TITLE
Recommendation to request Mayor and City Council to receive and file a report on the 2008 Community Baby Shower.
DISCUSSION
In the mid-1990's, as a Registered Nurse Practitioner, I started the "Community Baby Shower" to provide a "basic going-home newborn kit" for low-income mothers to use after they gave birth in our local hospitals. The "newborn kits" were used by the Public Health Nurses at the Department of Health and Human Services, as an incentive for expectant mothers who were in the process of completing a pre-natal care and educational program. This ensures a healthier outcome for their pregnancy.
The community was asked to participate and support the Community Baby Shower in several ways:
. Donation of items for the "new born kit" that included: diapers, diaper bag, baby
wipes, bibs, booties, socks, pajamas or gowns, blankets, shirts, and infant hats.
· Financial contribution to Long Beach Cares towards the purchase of these items.
· Help to assemble the newborn kits: Volunteers were invited to help assemble the
kits on Friday, May 9th at City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human
Services, 2525 Grand Avenue.
The City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services, Maternal Child & Adolescent Health (MCAH) Programs provide a variety of services to the maternal child population in the city. Please review the attached list that describes these outstanding programs.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully Submitted,
Councilwoman Gerrie Schipske
Fifth District