BLACK MOTHERS IN POWER: MATERNAL CARE CENTER CAPTIAL CAMPAIGN
One-Stop Healing. Whole-Family Care. Black-Led Solutions.
Black Mothers In Power (BMIP) is a Black-led reproductive justice organization committed to ending disparities in maternal health. The proposed BMIP Maternal Care Center will be a culturally grounded, one-stop hub offering comprehensive maternal, reproductive, and family care to Black birthing people and their families in Wilmington, Delaware.
Center Services Will Include:
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Well-woman visits & reproductive care
Prenatal and postpartum check-ins
Lactation support and breastfeeding café
Pelvic floor therapy, massage, and postpartum recovery
Night nurse support and sleep wellness pods
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Perinatal mental health therapy
Trauma-informed counseling and peer support
On-site licensed social workers
Case management and care coordination
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Warm handoffs for housing, food, childcare, and transportation
Connections to domestic violence advocacy and substance use support
Mobile units to reach rural and underserved families
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Dental care and oral health screenings
Nutrition education and food access support
Parenting, childbirth, and wellness workshops
Workforce and educational referrals
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Doula training (Sankofa Doula Program)
Community health worker training
Peer mentor and fatherhood engagement tracks
Projected Impact
(3-Year Goals):
- Serve 1,200+ families annually
- Train 100+ Doulas and birth workers
- Improve Black Maternal Mental Health and breastfeeding rates
- Connect 500+ families to housing, food, or safety resources
We are excited to share a rendering of the proposed BMIP Maternal Care Center!
Together, we can create a Birth Center that empowers Black women, celebrates Black families, and saves Black lives.
Support the BMIP Maternal Care Center Capital Campaign Today!
Capital Request: We are seeking $2 million to secure a permanent location, staff the facility with licensed and peer-based providers, and launch our mobile and training programs.
Why Now? Delaware continues to have one of the highest Black maternal mortality rates in the nation. The BMIP Maternal Care Center is a bold, Black-led solution to reverse this trend by providing high-quality, connected care in a space where Black families feel safe, seen, and supported.
Your generosity and commitment to our mission are greatly appreciated. Let's come together and empower Black mothers, ensuring their maternal experiences are safe and supported.
Want to get involved in this initiative?
Contact:
Shané Darby, Executive Director
Black Mothers In Power
