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"YOU'VE GOT THIS!" - SELF-CARE PACKAGES
COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT
* This program is currently being suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
What are these care packages?
​These care packages are boxes filled with:
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mom's self-care essentials
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a journal: Keeping a journal can help mom gain control of her emotions and improve her mental health
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educational/informational material on perinatal mood disorders (postpartum depression and anxiety) and how to recognize early signs
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educational/informational material for partners and helpers to better understand and support new parents
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self-screening tests for postpartum depression and anxiety;
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personal messages of support and encouragement
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These packages are critical for new moms, especially those with limited means. "You've Got
This" packages give moms essential supplies and a connection to important resources.
They are distributed to pregnant and new mothers in need directly and through community partners, health organizations, and clinics.
HOW DO THESE CARE PACKAGES HELP?
​These care packages help with:
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Providing practical help for mothers in need
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Encourage self-care in new mothers
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Providing information and resources to moms and families
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Raising awareness about postpartum struggles in the community
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Educating the public on how you can better support new parents
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Creating a team building activity for you and your organization
“Low-income mothers who don’t have enough diapers for their babies are more likely to report symptoms of depression and anxiety than other low-income mothers, according to new research from Yale University. Three in 10 poor mothers reported that they cannot afford an adequate supply of diapers, the study found.”
— Psych Central