Explore the Justice-Involved Women and Children (JIWC) Collaborative's resources on pregnancy and postpartum care for people who are incarcerated. Use the JIWC Clearinghouse to explore state policies across the US, and the Program Directory to find programs providing enhanced perinatal support in carceral settings.
Policy Clearinghouse & Enhanced Perinatal Program Directory
Please join us for our March 25th Mini-Lab with Dr. Amy Fairchild, a hands-on presentation detailing oral history methods in qualitative research. Free, virtual, & open to all!
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#UMNMCH student Lauryn Magwaro (MPH 2027) reflects on how her deployment with the Northside Achievement Zone (NAZ) in North Minneapolis has deepened her interest in community health and maternal and child health (MCH). In this reflection, she shares how her experience with NAZ bridged her academic training and personal passions, highlighting how a NAZ scholarship is supporting her journey to doula certification.
Student Spotlight: How is Community Engagement Shaping Lauryn Magwaro’s Public Health Journey?
Check out the latest JIWCC State Policy Briefs, including State Laws on Enhanced Perinatal Support Programs for People who are Pregnant and Incarcerated.
Policy Briefs from the Justice-Involved Women & Children Collaborative (JIWCC)
Charlotte Stow, MPH student from University of Minnesota’s Center for Leadership Excellence in Maternal and Child Public Health, is November’s featured author of MCH Leads. In her blog entry, titled ”Voices at the Center: Honoring Lived Experience to Advance Maternal and Child Health,” Charlotte applies MCH Competency 8 (Lived Experience in MCH) to her time working with caregivers of children with incarcerated parents.
MCH National Blog
Our UMN online MCH Program was ranked #7 out of all online MPH programs by the Master’s in Public Health Degrees website. Interested in earning your MPH online?
Visit our program page to learn more.