Implementation Toolkit: Tribal Maternal Health Task Force
This implementation toolkit was developed as a necessary resource to address the critical need for improving Indigenous maternal health outcomes by fostering respectful, trust-based relationships with Indigenous communities. It is designed to support the creation of a Tribal Maternal Health Task Force (Tribal MHTF), which plays a key role in ensuring that Indigenous communities have the leadership, voice, and momentum in shaping maternal health solutions for enhancing the health and wellbeing of Indigenous birthing individuals and their families.
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Evaluation Report: Maternal Health Innovation Program: Diné College
ADHS subcontracted with Diné College Navajo Maternal and Child Health team to address maternal health challenges. This report examines the goals and activities from Year 1 of the program and recommendations for the upcoming years.
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Family Resource Guide 2020
Developed by First Things First, this is a comprehensive directory of organizations and referral agencies that provide services to children and their families throughout the Navajo Nation
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Breastfeeding Resource List 2025
The Breastfeeding Resource List is a comprehensive resource that includes hospitals, clinics, organizations, and birthworkers engaged in supporting breastfeeding, with locations on or near Navajo Nation. The list also includes a 24-hour Hotline. Contact information, including phone numbers and email addresses, is provided on this 1-page document.
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Video: “Caring with Courage”
Presented by the Navajo Birthworker Collective. "This film is a celebration of Diné heritage and a call to action," says Amanda Singer, CEO of the Navajo Birthworker Collective. "We are sharing the stories of our birthworkers to honor their dedication and to highlight the critical need for sovereign, community-based care. We are immensely grateful to the W.K. Kellogg Foundation for their support in making this film and this screening possible."
Premiering: Saturday, September 13, 2025, 5-8pm. Free and open to the public.
Location: the Resilience Hub, 301 Gold Ave SW, Ste. 102, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Registration link (to reserve seating): https://forms.gle/HPBhRBrcodbfG8go8
Volunteer Needed!
The Navajo Maternal & Child Health “Healthy Navajo K’e” Podcast is looking for a volunteer guest to share their story about postpartum depression.
If you’re interested, please scan QR code on the image and we’ll reach out to you.
Breast and Cervical Cancer Classes (English/Spanish, Ingles/Español)
Learn about breast cancer, cervical cancer, human paliloma virus (HPV), and obtaining free screening services
Monday, October 6, 2025, 3pm, Sycamore Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St., Farmington, NM 87401
Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 11am, ENLACE/San Juan College, 3401 E. 30th St., Farmington, NM 87402, 3d floor, west Entrance
Classes in English & Spanish. Clases en Español e Ingles.
Click on the image to download the flyer. Clica en la imagen para descargar el folleto. (English/Spanish, Ingles/Español)
Lactation Skills Day
The UNM College of Nursing presents a focused, hands on training to strengthen lactation care for birthworkers
Friday, October 3, 2025, 8:30 - 4:30
San Juan College, 4601 College Blvd., Farmington, NM 87402
For more info, visit www.breastfeedingnm.org or call (505) 395-6455
Click on the image to download the flyer. Use the QR code to register.
Are you a CHW, Doula or Lactation Consultant in New Mexico?
Join us for “Navigating NM Medicaid for CHWs, Doulas, and Lactation Providers,” a free training that will walk you through the essential steps to get credentialed and contracted with Medicaid Managed Care Organizations, so that you can get paid for the care you already provide.
Thursday, September 25, 2025, noon - 1:30pm, Presbyterian Medical Services, 1001 West Broadway Ave., Farmington, NM, in the Merrion Room.
RSVP to info@luminarhealthnm.com or call (575) 270-4453
Save the Date: Friday, September 26, 2025, 10am - 4pm
Hosted by the Tribal Home Visiting Programs and the LANL Foundation, the 2025 Guiding Our Youngest: A Tribal Family Learning Summit is designed to inform and engage families about early childhood programs from prenatal to age five, with an emphasis on developmental milestones, special education navigation, and honoring family stories. This Summit focuses on family voices, cultural strengths, and community knowledge through learning, celebration, and connection.
To learn more and to register, click on the image to visit the website.
Strong Native Hearts 988 Helpline
American Indian, Alaska Natives, and Indigenous Peoples communities are placed at a higher risk due to historical trauma, and compounding discrimination and oppression, in conjunction with a lack of investment into supportive resources.
You will find tips and resources to support yourself, a loved one, and other members of American Indian, Alaska Natives, and Indigenous Peoples communities. If you are in need of support, you can call, text, or chat with 988, available 24/7. The 988 Lifeline ensures that all people have access to the support and resources reflective of their own needs.
To learn more, click on the image to be directed to the 988 Lifeline website.
Family Spirit Strengths Study
We are looking for people from our community to participate in this study which is aimed at testing the impact of a skillbuilding mental and behavioral health home visiting program. Participants may receive between 4-16 home visiting sessions, personalized support and resources, and gift cards for completing surveys.
To learn more, scan the QR code or call (505) 368-4234.
Promoting Maternal and Child Health
Family Spirit Strengths Study
We are looking for people from our community to participate in this study which is aimed at testing the impact of a skillbuilding mental and behavioral health home visiting program. Participants may receive between 4-16 home visiting sessions, personalized support and resources, and gift cards for completing surveys.
To learn more, scan the QR code or call (505) 368-4234.
Promoting Maternal and Child Health
Food Handlers Training
The IHS Office of Environmental Health is offering a one-day/three hour training, with an exam, to allow individuals to obtain a food handler’s Blue Card. The training is offered at the Norther Navajo Medical Center, in the Nizhoni Conference Room A&B.
Dates: September 2, 2025, September 10, 2025, and September 124, 2025.
For more information and to register, call: (505) 368-6000.
Register now for the 2025 Tribal Opioid and Substance Abuse Conference
November 18-19, 2025, Great Wolf Lodge, Scottsdale, AZ
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Click here to register.
Bereavement/Loss Care Preferences Guide
This helpful 3-page guide aims to support traditional practices in healthcare settings, help providers respect family preferences, and empower families to draw on cultural strengths during times of grief.
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Birthing Facility and Diaper Bag Guide
If your friends or family are asking how they can support you, consider the items listed in this helpful document for support during the early stages of the birth journey.
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Post-delivery Preferences Guide
A post-delivery preference guide lists the considerations of the first moments and hours as a family once your baby arrives. These first hours and sometimes days in a hospital or other birthing facility will be supported by staff, however, you have the right to share what you hope that experience looks like as you enter this new journey oflife with your loved ones.
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Safety Plan
In the instance that you experience mental health struggles in the postpartum period or throughout any portion of pregnancy/birth/healing, please consider utilizing this safety plan, or one that is similar. A Safety Plan is used to quickly and effectively find resources and connect with your support community to support your mental well-being.
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Father/Partner Guide
This birthing support guide enriches the journey towards parenthood by encouraging active participation in the birthing process.
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Early Steps to School Success
Early Steps support families with tools, state approved screening processes, ongoing assessment and goal setting, referrals, followups, and a bridge to community resources. This is a required ECECD Home Visiting Program standard to be implemented.
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Early Steps to School Success
Early Steps support families with tools, state approved screening processes, ongoing assessment and goal setting, referrals, followups, and a bridge to community resources. This is a required ECECD Home Visiting Program standard to be implemented.
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Publication: Toolkit: Cultural Safety Practices for working with indigenous birth givers in Montana
If you, your clinic or organization are currently providing care or services to Indigenous women and birthing people in Montana, this toolkit is for you. Examples of providers this toolkit may benefit include: Family Practitioners, Nurses, OBGYNs, Therapists, WIC Counselors, Home
Visitors, Lactation Consultants, Midwives, Doulas, Social Workers, and other individuals that seek to broaden their understanding of cultural safety to help better serve Indigenous Peoples.
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Author: Amy Stiffarm, PhD, MPH
Nizhóní Health Fair
Join us for our inaugural community health fair!
September 20, 2025
9am - 3pm
US-491, Shiprock, NM 87420
Open to all! No registration required!
More info: nmdentalfoundation.org
Nizhóní Health Fair
Join us for our inaugural community health fair!
September 20, 2025
9am - 3pm
US-491, Shiprock, NM 87420
Open to all! No registration required!
More info: nmdentalfoundation.org
HRSA Maternal Mental Health Hotline
Pregnant or just had a baby? The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline is free, confidential, and here to help, 24/7. You can get help right now. Reach out anytime - if you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or if you just need someone to talk to.
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Mental Health Helplines on Navajo Nation
Do you need to talk to someone? Are you a youth or elder seeking help with depression, anxiety or stress? The mental health staff at the Navajo Nation Division of Behavioral and Mental Health Services are prepared to listen to you.
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Photo Call Out: NM Breastfeeding Task Force 2026 Calendar Photo Call out
Submit a photo & story that represents your breast/chest feeding resilience for the chance to be featured in next year’s calendar.
Scan the QR code on the flyer.
Symposium: Navajo Area Maternal & Child Health Symposium: Optimizing Mother & Child Health Outcomes
September 24, 2025 9am-4pm MDT Navajo Nation Museum AZ Hwy 264 and Loop Road Window Rock, AZ 86515
CEs available!
Register using QR code on the Flyer.
Training: Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care
Day 1 & 2: September 17-18, 2025 on Zoom 8:30-5:00pm (Eastern time)/ 6:30am-3:00pm (MDT)
Covers symptoms on prenatal/postpartum depression, anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, PTSD, bipolar disorders and psychosis. Must attend full training to receive CEUs and certificate of completion. Cost: $425
Day 3 (optional): September 19, 2025 on Zoom
Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy and Psychopharmacology. Cost $250
Scholarships are available. Or let us project know if you assistance with registration payments or travel costs.
Register at this link: https://postpartum.app.neoncrm.com/event.jsp?event=1875&
Tribal Maternal Wellness Summit
September 10 and 11, 2025, from 8am - 5pm
Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel, Bernalillo, NM
Registration link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2025TribalMWS
For more information, email: MWS2025@aaihb.org
Research study: Recruiting Licensed Practitioners on Developmental Assessments for Autism
Licensed professionals include speech-language pathologist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, interventionist, developmental pediatrician, nurse, etc. who have used standardized developmental assessment for autism with Diné children younger than 13 years old in the past 2 years.
Contact Davis Henderson at Davis.Henderson@nau.edu or AHAA@nau.edu
Research study: Recruiting Navajo Parents and Guardians of Children with Autism
Diné parents with a children with autism that is 2-12 years old, please share your experiences on autism assessments to inform recommendations to improve assessments.
Contact AHAA@nau.edu or (928) 523-5175
Help us improve the health and well-being of New Mexico’s families!
The NMDOH Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Community Health Survey is designed to better understand the needs of women, infants, children, adolescents, and children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) across the state. Your input will help shape priorities, programs, and services funded through the Title V MCH Block Grant.
As a thank you, participants who provide their email address will be entered into a raffle to win a $120 gift card!
Take the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W9PSK82
Learn more about the Title V MCH Block Grant: https://mchb.hrsa.gov/programs-impact/title-v-maternal-child-health-mch-services-block-grant
¡Ayúdanos a mejorar la salud y el bienestar de las familias en Nuevo México!
La Encuesta de Salud Comunitaria de Salud Materna e Infantil (MCH) del Departamento de Salud de Nuevo México fue creada para comprender mejor las necesidades de mujeres, bebés, niños, adolescentes y niños y jóvenes con necesidades especiales de atención médica (CYSHCN) en todo el estado. Su opinión ayudará a definir prioridades, programas y servicios financiados a través del subsidio del Título V.
¡Como agradecimiento, quienes proporcionen su correo electrónico participarán en una rifa para ganar una tarjeta de regalo de $120!
Responda la encuesta aquí: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W9PSK82
Obtenga más información sobre el subsidio del Título V: https://mchb.hrsa.gov/programs-impact/title-v-maternal-child-health-mch-services-block-grant
Workshop: Awééts’áál Project Cradleboard workshop
Free 3-day workshop in Shiprock, NM. This is for men/males who are 18 years of age and older. There are three dates you can attend including:
June 27-29
July 18-20
November 2025
Please complete the application if you’re interested and email to lnelso32@jhu.edu.
Contact information: Leonela or Tehani at 505-368-4234
References: Peer-reviewed publications on Navajo Area Maternal and Child Health
Review this list of research publications on and around the Navajo Nation on topics that impact maternal and child health. This list was created by our Spring 2025 intern now graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Public Health program, Megan Yazzie.
Training: Positive Diné Parenting classes
July 31-August 1, 2025 8:30am-4:30pm MDT Department of Behavioral Mental Health Services (DBMHS) Administrative Building in Window Rock, AZ
August 28-29, 2025 8:30am-4:30pm MDT UNM ECSC Toy Lending & Resource Library 425 N 7th St. Gallup, NM 87301
Free and open to the community! Limited to 25 participants. You must attend all 8 lessons to receive certificate.
Register using QR code on the flyer. Contact (928) 551-2720 or charnielledesiderio@nndode.org
Website: Count the Kicks
If you’re thinking about becoming pregnant or are pregnant, please download the Count the Kicks application or visit their website for an online version.
Count the Kicks is a way to monitor your baby’s movements.
Website: https://countthekicks.org/
Summit: 2025 DEA Family Summit
August 26, 2025 6pm-8pm MDT Meet and Greet
August 27, 2025 8am-5:15pm MDT Full Agenda
Happening at Red Rock Park in Church Rock, NM
Register using the QR code on the flyer.
Free Health Screenings, Window Rock, AZ
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 11am - 4pm MDT
Come visit the Department of Diné Education for developmental screenings, vision screenings, and hearing screenings for little ones up to the age of 5.
For more information, contact Amanda Williams, Developmental Specialist at: (928) 871-6338 or amandawilliams@nndode.org
Report: Health Profile of American Indian and Alaskan Native Population in Arizona
This report provides an health trends among American Indian and Alaskan Native people living in Arizona. This report was created by Arizona Department of Health Services.
Report: 2024 Community Health Assessment and Needs Survey- Tuba City Service Area
Report includes data on health status, needs, and priorities of the tribal communities within the Tuba City service area.
Created by the Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation.
Community Health Division number 1-866-976-5941 and website tchealth.org
Program: Navajo WIC Nutrition Program
The Navajo Nation Women, Infants, and Children Program is always recruiting families that meet eligibility requirements.
-Are pregnant, breastfeeding, just had a baby; or
-Have a child under five years old, and
- Meet income guidelines; or
-Receive Medicaid/AHCCCS, TANF, SNAP
For more information, call 1-800-307-4231.
Report: Navajo Epidemiology Center Update 2024
Health data, disease surveillance, maternal and child health, Navajo population profile, research and evaluation, and training and education
Understand the important activities and contributions of the Navajo Epidemiology Center to the health and well-being of the Diné people.
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Training: Strong Families Arizona- Learning Festival 2025
Monthly Virtual Presentations
From innovative methodologies to practical strategies, these sessions are tailored to equip you with practical tools for success. Join us and connect with fellow professionals in a stimulating virtual setting!
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FREE Childbirth Classes, online in your own home!
Connect with certified childbirth educators. Ask questions in a live setting. Meet other new parents.
Classes include: Prenatal Bootcamp, Breastfeeding 101, Newborn Care, Early Pregnancy Preparation, Coping and Comfort, Perinatal Mental Health, and Pre/Postnatal Movement and Mindfulness.
To schedule an appointment, call (505) 272-2245.
January Maternal Health Newsletter
This newsletter is created by the Arizona Department of Health’s Maternal Mortality Committee. The newsletter has information on upcoming events, podcasts, data reports, policies and so much more on maternal health.
Info: Paternal Mental Health Information
During and after pregnancy, fathers can experience anxiety and depression. Learn about the causes, risk factors, and resources available for fathers.
Materials created by the Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance, visit their website at mmhla.org.
Info: Autism Support, Community, and Education (ASCEND)
Autism Support, Community, and Education in the Navajo Nation through the Diné Parents Taking Action (ASCEND) program.
This evidence-based parent education and training initiative, known as Parents Taking Action, is specifically designed by and for Diné families with children on the autism spectrum, in partnership with Tuba City Regional Health Care. Call (928) 523-5175, or email to ASCEND@nau.edu
Eligibility:
Diné parents and guardians of a child with autism.
The child is between 2-12 years old.
Diné parents and guardians who think their child may have autism are also welcome to participate.
Program Features:
Family Advisor Meetings: Regular meetings with a Family Advisor (another Diné family member who has a child with autism) in person at Tuba City Regional Health Care, another community location, or virtually via Zoom or another video conference platform. Internet hotspots are available upon request.
Educational Lessons: 12 comprehensive lessons about autism and parenting a child with autism, covering topics such as understanding the autism diagnosis and evidence-based approaches to managing behaviors.
Communication Support: Access to communication support tools (e.g., verbal communication, AAC devices) with instruction from a certified speech and language pathologist.
Evaluation Participation: Participation in three surveys about your use of developmental services and your child's functioning, each taking about 45 minutes.
Focus Groups/Interviews: Opportunities to provide feedback on the program through focus groups or interviews.
Time Commitment:
Total commitment for lessons and evaluation is between 15 to 23 hours.
Participants will receive $140 for their involvement.
Info: Tuba City Family Spirit program: Home visits
The Tuba City Family Spirit program is an in-home visitation program that provides services to teen parents and first-time mothers that are pregnant or with children under three years of age in the Tuba City service area. The goal of our program is to produce healthier pregnancies and healthier future generations through: providing health education around pregnancy, parenting, and healthy child development; connecting families with community resources; and providing life skills education. Click on linked image to download or view the brochure.
Tuba City CHR Outreach Program
P.O. Box 517, Tuba, City, AZ 86045 Telephone Number: 928-283-3091
Learn more and check out their video at: https://cih.jhu.edu/programs/family-spirit-home-visiting-program/
Info: Understanding a Health Care Power of Attorney
Who will speak for you if you're unable to? Who will communicate your preferences to healthcare providers and caregivers if you can't? Choosing a health care power of attorney to make medical decisions on your behalf in the event of a serious health condition, accident or emergency is an important step in planning ahead for your healthcare.
The process of documenting your wishes does not need to be burdensome and not all decisions need to be made today. If you only do one thing in your advance care planning process this year, choose your person to be your voice if you are not able to express your wishes. Then document your election and register your advance directives in the Arizona Healthcare Directives Registry (AzHDR) to help ensure your decisions are honored and your treatment is guided by your wishes. Click on linked image to download or view the brochure.
Learn more at: AzHDR.org
Info: Diaper assistance is back!
Who qualifies? Each pre-newborn to 17-year old child in a household, and households whose income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). What should I bring? A parent or guardian I.D., the child’s birth certificate or document with parent and child’s names, and income verification. Sign up by contacting CCHHS Social Services at (928) 679-7272 in Flagstaff area / (928) 645-9400 in Page area or by visiting one of our offices, located in either Flagstaff or Page, Arizona.
Visit https://bit.ly/42nTDLB to learn more about CCHHS Social Services programs and services.
