Join us for this year's virtual Learning Series!

WithinReach, the Washington state affiliate for Help Me Grow, is excited to invite you to our spring learning series on pregnancy and postpartum support throughout May. We will spotlight topics of connection, partnership, and advocacy as we explore ideas and innovations in communities throughout Washington. 

These virtual events are FREE to attend and open to all community members!

Event Schedule

Wednesday, May 1 | Noon – 1:00 p.m.

Views from Olympia on Advancing Maternal Health

Policy and advocacy work provide great opportunities to pass laws, establish and improve services, and secure funding to support prenatal and maternal health. In this panel, we’ll hear from a range of people working in this space including a legislator, lobbyist, state agency representative, and others who are working to improve prenatal and maternal health. 

Wednesday, May 8 | Noon – 1:00 p.m.

Family Care Plans: Aligning Child Welfare and Community Pathways to Support Families Experiencing Substance Use Disorder 

A Plan of Safe Care is a family-centered prevention plan designed to promote the safety and well-being of birthing parents and their infants with prenatal substance exposure. Join us for an interview-style discussion about how the referral pathway to Help Me Grow offers wraparound services that help keep Washington state families together. 

Wednesday, May 15 | Noon – 1:00 p.m.

Harm Reduction Doulas: Improving Health & Wellness for Pregnant People Who Use Drugs 

The Harm Reduction Doula Collective provides companions for pregnant people who use drugs throughout the perinatal period. In this discussion, we'll explore the benefits and challenges clients face when seeking care, and how we can collectively build community partnerships to overcome the bias and stigma associated with perinatal drug use. 

Wednesday, May 22 | Noon – 1:00 p.m.

Culturally Matched Peer Support in Perinatal

Mental Health

Perinatal Support Washington is a statewide non-profit committed to shining a light on perinatal mental health to support all families and communities. Join us in a discussion about the importance and value of culturally matched peer support in perinatal mental health. 

Wednesday, May 29 | Noon – 1:00 pm

Making Connections for Fathers Toward

Healthy Families 

This panel will review why fathers are critical in child development, how they show up in our systems, and discuss ways we may increase inclusion of fathers to meet their unique needs. Join us as we explore how to change mindsets and our definition of whole families for non-cohabitation parents and complex family structures. 

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