ABOUT
The Maternal Upstream Management (MUM) Program reflects a cross-sector collaboration to address the high negative newborn and maternal rates Houston by addressing social determinants experienced by women during perinatal care. The partners seek to create an environment in which Alief women can access quality, affordable, and early prenatal care, family planning, and parenting skills. The program will create an environment in which children, aged zero to six, can thrive by addressing education, community engagement, safety, employment, and health. The program employs Community Advocates that identifies community leaders and trains them to work with the community to educate, navigate and help build trust among partners and community so that holistic care is supported by the community.