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October 2025

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month

Are you grieving the loss of a pregnancy or an infant? Do you know someone who is? In October, we honor and remember those affected by pregnancy and infant loss. If you’ve experienced the loss of your baby before, during, or after birth, support is available to help you through these difficult times. Above we listed what to expect during your grieving process. For more resource information and help for parents and the family, visit Hand of Bay Area.

Other Helpful Resources:

Sisters in Loss

Postpartum Support International

National Maternal Mental Health Hotline

Roots Community Health

Maternal Health Navigator (Doula) Position Summary: The Maternal Health Navigator serves as the primary care manager for expectant mothers and their families. This role will guide patients through their prenatal and postnatal journeys. They will help navigate them through the various complexities of the healthcare system. The Maternal Health Navigator will be responsible for educating patients and their birthing companions about the birthing process and will ensure patients receive the best care available to them.

The “Empowering Change: Advancing Maternal Health Together” event, presented by Wellpoint, will bring together leading experts, advocates and organizations to highlight maternal health best practices, address critical challenges in prenatal care, and share actionable solutions. For more information and to register, click button below.

Californians for the Advancement of Midwifery (CAM) is excited to announce that applications for our 2025 Bridget "Biddy" Mason Black Midwifery Scholarship and Financial Aid Fund are now being accepted! The deadline to submit an application is Friday, October 31, 2025, 5:00 pm Pacific time.

Candidates must be Black identified California residents who meet one of the following criteria as:

• A student currently enrolled in a midwifery school approved by the Medical Board of California (MBC)
• A certified professional midwife (CPM) who has graduated from an MBC approved program within the last six months and has applied or will soon apply to MBC as a California licensed midwife
• A California licensed midwife whose first license was issued within the last year

Check out our FAQ page here, fill out the application here, and learn more about the remarkable midwife whose legacy we honor here.

Please help us get the word out and share this email with your personal and professional birth networks and with anyone you know who might be interested in applying.

With gratitude,
Californians for the Advancement of Midwifery
advancingmidwifery.org

Family Fun Day!

Saturday, October 18th, 2025, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

AACSA Parenting Class Series: Parenting Without Violence Wednesdays: October 1st - November 5th, 2025 *No class on October 22nd. Scan QR code or click flyer to register.

AACSA STEAM on Saturdays is a free annual program, hosted by the African American Community Service Agency (AACSA) that aims to expose and indulge youth, and their families, to enrichment and educational opportunities in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. ScanQR code or click flyer to register.

Safe Halloween Resource Fair! October 31st, 2025 Friday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Scan QR code or click flyer to register.

H.R.1 delivered a multi-trillion-dollar tax cut to the richest Americans at the expense of working families and the most vulnerable. The County of Santa Clara receives about $3.5 billion in federal funding each year. This represents more than 25% of the County’s $13.7 billion budget for the current fiscal year. Federal funding supports the delivery of medical and behavioral healthcare, food assistance, social services, public health programs, child welfare services, housing, public safety, and many other critical services. The County is committed to working in direct and close collaboration with state, regional, and local leaders to explore every opportunity to mitigate impacts on our community. In this moment of extreme challenge, we must come together as a community to chart a path forward that ensures the dignity, health, and well-being of every one of our residents, especially those most in need. With that in mind, the County has created a webpage to educate people about the impacts of these massive cuts, which may impact the County’s ability to provide public health services. Read more at scc.info/federalfunding.

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