African American Infant and Maternal Mortality (AAIMM)
The Los Angeles County African American Infant and Maternal Mortality (AAIMM) Initiative is a countywide coalition dedicated to addressing the disproportionately high rates of Black infant and maternal deaths and ensuring healthy and joyous births for Black families in L.A. County.
Black mothers are four times more likely to die from pregnancy complications than their white counterparts, while Black infants are three times more likely to die within their first year of life when compared to white babies. Through a series of comprehensive, coordinated strategies, AAIMM’s goal is to reduce the gap in Black/white infant mortality rates by 30 percent by 2023.
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First 5 LA
AAIMM members include the Los Angeles County Health Agency, First 5 LA, community-based organizations, mental and health care providers, funders, and community members. A fellowship funded by the Pritzker Foundation seeded the effort, informed by emergent research and focus groups of over 100 Black women.
Black Infants & Families
Antelope Valley (SPA1)
Ensure the safety and support of African American moms, babies, and families by providing advocacy, compassion, education, resources, justice, accessibility, and eliminating racial disparities in the community and ensuring access to reliable, unbiased care and support services that maintain equality, honesty, trust, and cultural accountability.
Home Visitation
To identify community needs, resources, evidence-based models, supportive services, and programs, and plans for models and services to be delivered to the target population.