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Rosa: Finding a Firm Footing as a Teen Mom
Being a single mother at eighteen years old, Rosa felt nervous and unsure about caring for a young child, but her troubles were compounded when immediately postpartum, her appendix ruptured, leaving her in pain for weeks. This was when a social worker at Woodhull Hospital referred Rosa to PHS’ Healthy Families Program, one of our free family support and home visitation programs.
Jomael: Developing Healthier Connections in Fatherhood
Research has shown that father engagement in a child’s life is particularly important in the health and development of the infant and growing child. Recognizing the important role that fathers play in the overall development of families, PHS recently implemented a Fatherhood Initiative and will be working to expand the program throughout New York City.
Tyesha: Families Come in All Shapes and Sizes
Tyesha lost both of her parents by the time she was 21 years old. She found herself responsible for her three younger sisters, age 17 and 15-year-old twins. She knew she wanted to be there for her siblings, despite others suggesting she put them in foster care. “I couldn’t do that,” Tyesha says. “We are family, they are my sisters, and we belong together.”
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New York Takes Steps to Address Maternal Mortality
As the President and CEO of Public Health Solutions, I am heartened by Governor Kathy Hochul’s recent signature of two pivotal laws…
WholeYouNYC Announces Major Expansion with New Social Care Network Initiative
We are excited to share that Public Health Solution’s WholeYouNYC, has been awarded the Social Care Network (SCN) infrastructure grant, serving Brooklyn,…