The Perinatal Task Force is a collaborative effort between local government and community organizations and individuals that is dedicated to addressing issues faced by individuals in the perinatal period. The Task Force is committed to recognizing and providing solutions to the barriers that affect people during the perinatal period, such as supporting breastfeeding, providing Medicaid education, addressing perinatal mood disorders, and providing resources to pregnant people who use drugs.
Everyone is welcome to join the Perinatal Task Force! We are always looking for individuals with lived experience and organizations with an interest in supporting people in the perinatal period. We believe everyone can help impact the lives of Cumberland County residents for the better.
The Perinatal Task Force is made up of many community partners and continues to grow. Below is a list of organizations and agencies currently involved in our work.
- Cumberland County Public Health
- Cumberland County Schools
- Cumberland County Social Services
- Carolina Treatment Center
- North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
- Southern Regional AHEC
- Central Carolina Doulas
- Momma’s Village
- Global Outreach
- NashellGlo
- Alliance Health
- 4C- Partnership for Children Family Connects
Data about Perinatal Issues in Cumberland County
Find state and local data about maternal and infant deaths, premature birth, low birth weight, stillbirth, breastfeeding, prenatal care, maternal health providers, and Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (also called NAS).
Resources
- Programs
- Healthy Start
- WIC
- Home Visiting Programs
- Child Healthcare consultants
- Breastfeeding coalition
- Triple P program
- Care Management for At-Risk Children (CMARC)
- Care Management for High-Risk Pregnancies (CMHRP)
- Informational Resources
- Medicaid expansion resources
- SIDS info
- Causes of maternal mortality
- Causes of infant mortality
Meetings
Monthly Perinatal Task Force Meeting (In-Person)
- Fourth Tuesday of each month
- 2-3 p.m.
Meetings held at:
Cumberland County Department of Public Health
3rd Floor Public Health Boardroom
1235 Ramsey Street
Fayetteville, NC
The Perinatal Taskforce is supported by a Fatherhood Coordinator and an team of health educators and community health workers. Staff are available to attend outreach and educational events that address the needs of individuals in the perinatal period.