
What is Perinatal?

Preconception
Any time before a pregnacy occurs

Prenatal
Women who are currently pregnant

Postpartum
Women who are 0-6 months post pregnancy

Parenting
Families who have children 0-24 months of age
Our Mission
Our Vision
Networking Options

“The meetings (are) a well rounded time together for the common good of our community. Parents are encouraged to join which makes this time even more valuable. This allows us to learn, grow, educate and support one another in the community we share.”
– Cynthia Nehf, Women’s Crisis Support Team
Community Task Force Goals

Our goals are set collaboratively, and are guided by Perinatal Task Force members, community partners, and Healthy Start staff. They include:
- Develop & use a collective impact network
- Increase service coordination and systems integration
- Promote community engagement and cross-sector collaboration
- Offer trainings and community events related to infant and maternal health
- Improve awareness of health equity and the social determinants of health
How We Accomplish our Goals
The Perinatal Task Force is a collective impact group. Collective impact is a movement that relies on local partnerships to solve complex problems that communities face. The health of families is a complex problem, as it relies on many different types of organizations from many sectors to ensure that all families’ needs in our communities are being met.
Our work is informed by and guided by local data collected by the Healthy Start program and partnering agencies. HCCSO staff support the administrative needs of the group, including:
- Community engagement through events and listening sessions
- Networking and information sharing meetings
- Professional development opportunities
- Work groups that enact projects proposed by the Task Force
- Alignment with community, state, and national efforts in maternal and child health

How to Join Us
If you would like to join the Perinatal Task Force and lend your input, please contact:
JULIET RUTTER (They/She)
Community Engagement and Outreach Coordinator
(541) 863-9064