MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH CONSORTIUM OF CHESTER COUNTY
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My Role: Donor & I learned how they conducted an outside objective evaluation of their program's results, and were able to show that they significantly improved birthweights and access to prenatal care for their clients - most of whom are poor women of color. We need pro.
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March 30, 2011
It's been over 15 years since I first encountered the Maternal and Child Health Consortium when Pam Bryer launched the organization and brought the "promotoras" model to Chester County - an affluent community with significant pockets of poverty, particularly for women of color. As the leader of another non-profit health provider and now a funder, I've watched Pam and her expanding crew of volunteers and staff tackle some of the most significant health and social problems facing poor women in our country - poor access to prenatal care, language barriers in health care, often missed postpartum depression, and the lack of health insurance. They stay with the tough old issues, but also are always on top of emerging issues in the field. As a funder, I value that they regularly keep us informed, that they never rest on their laurels, and that they exhibit compassion with the businesslike savvy that has kept them alive and growing for 20 years - despite the tough economy. They are one of the top quality, most effective non-profit organizations in the tri-state region around and including Philadelphia - and definitely one of the best women's organizations!
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... employing a former client of theirs who is a tremendous success story - as a mom and as a community leader.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Give them the resources to expand their staff so that they can reach even more women than they already do.
March 30, 2011
I have been involved with MCHC for many years and have conducted several site visits, speaking with staff about their work. I have been most impressed by their passion and commitment to their work. They assist pregnant women and young familities to get the services and help they need to raise healthy infants and children. What could be more meaningful than that? Helping these young children early in life provides a strong foundation for their future lives and productivity. Strong and healthy families result in strong and healthy communities.
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I have listened to staff dexcribe their interventions with Latina women to help them navigate our system of services.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Increase funding to broaden population served.
March 29, 2011
MCHC provides top-quality services to the most vulnerable members of our community, mothers and babies. The care they provide yields life-time benefits for the health of the children served. This non-profit provides significant care to our community, staffed by capable and compassionate people.
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the scope of services offered and in the communities in which they serve.
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let more people know about what can be done to ensure the health of pregnant women and their newborns.
March 29, 2011
MCHC helps women at an extremely vulnerable time, learn and prepare for their child. It provides a wonderful community service and is staffed with amazing individuals!
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discussion with Pam
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
just reach more women
March 29, 2011
Wonderful charity for moms and kids! If you can volunteer or donate to this charity, please do so.
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My involvement with the Phoenixville-East Pikeland MOMS club
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Nothing!
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