African American women are up to three times more likely to die of pregnancy related-causes than white women, and infant mortality in D.C. is among the highest in the nation.
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Washington Post Live: Maternal Health in America
The health of mothers and infants is top of mind for advocates as COVID-19 poses a new, unexpected threat to maternal care in the United States. During this unprecedented time, the mental health of new mothers is of particular concern as the number of postpartum depression cases are on the rise.
Children’s National Hospital creates community network to address racial health disparities for young children and families
The Clark Parent & Child Network at Children’s National Hospital, honoring an investment from the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation, will focus on the health and well-being of expectant mothers and children up to age 3.
Historic Philanthropic Commitment Will Enable MedStar Health to Address High Mortality Rates Among Mothers and Children in Washington, D.C.
Philanthropic investment from the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation to support building a holistic and integrated care model for D.C. mothers and young children
New Program Aims To Help D.C. Public School Students Graduate College Through Personalized Coaching
Every year more than 2,000 students graduate from D.C. Public Schools and a little over half go on to college. But under 40% of those who get into college, actually graduate. The statistics for low-income, first-generation students are even lower. Nationally, not even 60% of all students who enter college will complete their degree in six years. That low college completion rate is a national concern.
Accelerate Recovery Spotlight: D.C. Expands Support for College-Bound Grads
The District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) recently announced a first-of-its-kind program to support DCPS alumni as they transition to and through college. Supported by the DC Public Education Fund through a generous investment from the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation, DCPS Persists aims to increase the district’s college graduation rate by 10 percentage points.
DC Public Schools Launches College-Bound Graduate Support Network
D.C. Public Schools recently launched a support network program for 2020 college-bound high school graduates, The D.C. Post reports.The program, called DCPS Persists, will offer career and college support to hundreds of students.
Mayor Bowser Launches “DCPS Persists” Support Network for Class of 2020 and Beyond
Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) Chancellor Lewis D. Ferebee announced DCPS Persists, an innovative program that will provide students in the Class of 2020 and beyond, a guaranteed support network as they embark on the next chapter of their educational journey. The program is the nation’s first college persistence initiative led by a traditional public school system.
Mayor Bowser, DCPS and Clark Foundation Launch “DCPS Persists” Support Network for Class of 2020 and Beyond
Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) Chancellor Lewis D. Ferebee announced DCPS Persists, an innovative program that will provide students in the Class of 2020 and beyond, a guaranteed support network as they embark on the next chapter of their educational journey. The program is the nation’s first college persistence initiative led by a traditional public school system. DCPS Persists is funded by the DC Public Education Fund through a generous investment from the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation.