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Many Mothers — a free, volunteer, community-based support service available to any family with a newborn regardless of income level — has changed the way it provides services in this new pandemic environment. The organization has resumed pairing families with volunteers to help in the home, run errands and offer other services. Many Mothers has consulted medical professionals about best practices and is equipped with current health protocols to keep families and volunteers safe. Many Mothers is also distributing free diapers, wipes, formula, and baby food for income-eligible families on a monthly basis. For more information, call (505) 983-5984. The staff can also help families access resources for proper nutrition, healthcare, clothing and guidance on avoiding developmental delays. The organization has hired a new bilingual navigator, Zoey Barnes. A native Santa Fean who holds an MSW from the University of Denver, Barnes will be working with up to 35 families with infants a year, focusing on families that have the highest need for access to community resources. She plans to follow each family intensively to ensure they can navigate systems in order to have what they need for their children to thrive. To help families with young children who are facing extra difficulties now in paying rent and meeting other essential expenses, Many Mothers is requesting donations to its Babies' Basic Needs Fund. For more information on Many Mothers, visit manymothers.org. By Kristen Cox Roby. Courtesy photo.
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Shalom Victor
8/14/2020 08:31:09 am
I am a grandmother who will be seeing her 5 month old grandchild at the end of this month, August 31. I have never seen him because of Coivid. I would love to get, rent, or pay for a changing table. He will be here for 2-3 weeks from California, My phone is 505-365-2689,„Would so much appreciate any help. Also when he leaves I can be a supportive person to a family who needs
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Claudette
8/14/2020 09:16:47 am
Thanks for posting your question and offer to provide respite care. I've forwarded it to Many Mothers and you'll hear from them directly. Congratulations on meeting your new grandson!
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Shalom Victor
8/14/2020 01:56:43 pm
I would be pleased to help where I can. I am the mother of 3 children and a grandmother to all of their children. I love babies and have something to add to a possible mother's distress about "not doing the right thing." I have an MA in Counseling Psychology as well. I am honest and sensitive to a mother's concerns above all. I love to hold babies...especially my new grandson who I haven't seen as yet. He's 5 months old in lives in CA. So I would be happy if someone has a changing table they are no longer using. I do not suggest the way a parent interacts with her child, unless asked.
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8/19/2020 02:14:38 pm
Hello Shalom Victor! Feel free to email me if you'd like. We are always looking for new volunteers. Leave a Reply. |
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