Please join the MOVEMENT on Sept. 26, 2019 for our 2nd covening of the African American Infant & Maternal Mortality Community Action Team.

If you missed us the first time, here we are again and we will be here every other month. If you we were with us in July during our launch, welcome back!

Antelope Valley has long been facing alarmingly high rates of infant and maternal deaths. Whether you identify as a community member or resident, a mom, a dad, a grandma or grandpa or any other family member, a community leader, a young adult, a community leader, an advocate, a teacher, a service provider, a midwife, a doula, this is a forum for us to come together and find solutions.

If you are in any way concerned and want to help stop these deaths from happening - this is your community action team.

We welcome people from all walks of life- so no experience required or expected. Your words matter, your thoughts matter. Together we can make a positive impact and aim to slow and stop African American babies and moms dying in the Antelope Valley.

The meeting location is:

Antelope Valley Partners for Health (AVPH)

44226 10th Street West

Lancaster, CA. 93534

For more information, please contact atrejo@ph.lacounty.gov or cherman@dhs.lacounty.gov

FAQs

Will free childcare be offered?

Yes. Please make certain that you select child care when ordering your free ticket. We ask that let us know the age(s) of your child(ren) so our childcare professionals are well prepared for the event with appropriate activities.

What time will childcare open and close?

It will open at 5pm when registration and networking begins and will close at 8pm to allow enough time for departure.

What if I can't join in person but still want to participate in the meeting?

RSVP online as a phone ticket and we will email you the call-in line the day of the meeting. We will be offering a conference call and screen share option where you will be able to observe any presentations. However, due to the interactive nature of these convenings, it is best experienced in person.

What if I'm running late?

No problem! C'mon in! 5pm-5:30pm is open time for settling in.

Will there be food and drinks?

We understand that you may be meeting with us after work or the little ones might be hungry- we will certainly be provided a light meal and beverages (water, soft drinks or iced tea, etc.). Please make certain to select any dietary restrictions when ordering your free ticket- vegetarian, gluten free, lactose intolerant etc.

What if I have questions?

Please contact us via the emails provided on the flyers.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No. As long as you've RSVP'd on Eventbrite, we will know you're coming.