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A child’s first 3 years build the foundation for future learning, behavior, and health.
Doula Alliance of Arkansas forms to improve state’s maternal health outcomes
After months of behind-the-scenes planning and preparation, the Doula Alliance of Arkansas is ready to begin its collaborative effort to improve maternal health outcomes in Arkansas. The initiative aims to advance the profession of birth work through advocacy and education, improve access to high-quality doula services statewide, and provide a professional support system for Arkansas doulas.
AAIMH honors Angela Duran with inaugural Outstanding Contributor Award
We are thrilled to announce that our executive director, Angela Duran, was honored with the inaugural Bonnie Limbird AAIMH Outstanding Contributor Award at the Arkansas Association for Infant Mental Health’s 2024 conference. The conference, themed “Small Steps, Big Impact: Advancing Solutions for Young Children with Trauma,” emphasized the crucial role of prenatal care and the first three years of life in fostering healthy social-emotional development.
Excel by Eight hosts Spring 2024 Learning Community
Representatives from our E8 communities came together in April for our semiannual Learning Community. The agenda for the two-day event focused on identifying resources to support the development and implementation of their community plans, specifically in the areas of early care and education, maternal health, and K-3rd grade literacy.