Join a culturally safe space facilitated by licensed clinical marriage and family therapist, Katrina Stoddard. Village Mamas is for Black Mothers to explore their experiences and offer each other loving support. Email stoddardfamilytherapy@gmail.com for more information.
About National Minority Health Month - National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities
Sexual Assault Awareness Month Resources - National Sexual Violence Resource Center National Sexual Assault Hotline: 24/7 Confidential Support - RAINN
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Uzazi Village! We are always so appreciative of our community’s support. We host monthly volunteer training on the first Saturday of Each Month. Please fill out this volunteer interest form to receive volunteer training information.
Missouri-based families — join us for our Diaper Depot to receive FREE diapers, size N – 6, by appointment only. Please visit Calendly (https://calendly.com/uzazivillagekcmo/mo-diaper-depot-clone?month=2023-01) to schedule a diaper pick up time.
Missouri-based families — join us for our Diaper Depot to receive FREE diapers, size N – 6, by appointment only. Please visit Calendly (https://calendly.com/uzazivillagekcmo/mo-diaper-depot-clone?month=2023-01) to schedule a diaper pick up time.
Are you a new client to the Ida Mae Center and need onboarding? Every first Friday of the month, we bring our new care participants together to go over everything you need to know before beginning with your cohort! Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZUlf-2przwuE9Eqv3mwvfqitn1zij8aW4wF/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGppjMuG9WStBCCRpwcGoqgLOvzmGZbj_p4jQm2DjdFZBL_IuwTKLt1SNnn
The gang is back! Black Student Midwives of KC is a support group for Black student midwives* who want to participate in the growing development, advocacy, and education of Black midwifery work in the KC metro area. *Participants must be in a midwifery program or apprenticeship under a preceptor. Contact clarisa@uzazivillage.org for more information.
Our free childbirth education course, Sacred Birth focuses on uplifting and celebrating Afro-centric beliefs and tradition while preparing families for labor and postpartum. Participate in this course with our Village Doulas at no cost — register at the link below: Sacred Birth Registration
Announced in 2022 by KCMO City Council and Mayor Quinton Lucas, Day of the Black Doula honors the work done by Black Doulas in the Kansas City Community and the acknowledges their importance in helping support families and build healthy relationships to their birthing journies.
"Held annually on April 11-17th, BMHW is a week-long campaign founded and led by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance to build awareness, activism, and community-building to amplify the voices, perspectives and lived experiences of Black Mamas and birthing people. The activities and conversations hosted throughout the week intentionally center the values and traditions of the […]
Uzazi Village Day was announced in 2022 by KCMO city council and Mayor Quinton Lucas to bring attention to the important work done at Uzazi Village to combat infant mortality rates in the local Black community and creating community institutions for culturally congruent healthcare.
Uzazi Village & Ida Mae Patterson Offices are closed to appointments and services. Our offices will resume regular business hours starting Monday, April 24. If you have questions please email info@uzazivillage.org or call 816.541.3718
Our Clothing Boutique offers infant clothing, from newborn to size 6, and maternity clothes. Schuedule a free pickup from our Clothing Boutique by visiting Calendly
Missouri-based families — join us for our Diaper Depot to receive FREE diapers, size N – 6, by appointment only. Please visit Calendly (https://calendly.com/uzazivillagekcmo/mo-diaper-depot-clone?month=2023-01) to schedule a diaper pick up time.
Join a culturally safe space facilitated by licensed clinical marriage and family therapist, Katrina Stoddard. Village Mamas is for Black Mothers to explore their experiences and offer each other loving support. Email stoddardfamilytherapy@gmail.com for more information.
Missouri-based families — join us for our Diaper Depot to receive FREE diapers, size N – 6, by appointment only. Please visit Calendly (https://calendly.com/uzazivillagekcmo/mo-diaper-depot-clone?month=2023-01) to schedule a diaper pick up time.
International Day of the Midwife Resources - International Confederation of Midwives Learn about the role and capabilities of Midwives - United Nations "Ending maternal deaths in a world of 8 billion: How midwives save lives" - United Nations Population Fund
Are you a new client to the Ida Mae Center and need onboarding? Every first Friday of the month, we bring our new care participants together to go over everything you need to know before beginning with your cohort! Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZUlf-2przwuE9Eqv3mwvfqitn1zij8aW4wF/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGppjMuG9WStBCCRpwcGoqgLOvzmGZbj_p4jQm2DjdFZBL_IuwTKLt1SNnn Let us know you’re coming or request an appointment through THIS FORM.
The gang is back! Black Student Midwives of KC is a support group for Black student midwives* who want to participate in the growing development, advocacy, and education of Black midwifery work in the KC metro area. *Participants must be in a midwifery program or apprenticeship under a preceptor. Contact clarisa@uzazivillage.org for more information.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Uzazi Village! We are always so appreciative of our community’s support. We host monthly volunteer training on the first Saturday of Each Month. Please fill out this volunteer interest form to receive volunteer training information.