EveryStep’s Healthy Start program and the Community Action Network are hosting a free event for new and expecting families on Saturday, May 13th from 11am to 2:30pm at Hiatt Middle School (1214 E 15th St) in Des Moines. This Baby Bloom event is a resource fair and community building event for pregnant and one-year postpartum families designed to raise awareness, and provide education and support for healthy pregnancies and babies! This event is a celebration of Black Motherhood!
This is a free community event with food, children’s activities, music, and a raffle to win car seats, gift cards, a crib and mattress, a stroller and more. The first 200 attendees will receive a free lunch as well! In addition, attendees can:
For more information about EveryStep’s Heathy Start program and to find support for your pregnancy and family with children up to age 6, visit https://www.everystep.org/provider-resources/healthy-start-and-empowerment-family-support-projects/healthy-start. For information about the Community Action Network and its partners, visit https://www.everystep.org/provider-resources/community-action-network/CAN.