The MolinaCares Accord Donates $50,000 to SHIELDS for Families in Support of Initiative to Combat Perinatal Depression
The MolinaCares Accord (“MolinaCares”), in collaboration with Molina Healthcare of California (“Molina”), has granted $50,000 to SHIELDS for Families (“SHIELDS”), a community-based non-profit serving south Los Angeles, in support of an initiative to develop a new curriculum that helps address perinatal depression among mothers of color.
- The MolinaCares Accord (“MolinaCares”), in collaboration with Molina Healthcare of California (“Molina”), has granted $50,000 to SHIELDS for Families (“SHIELDS”), a community-based non-profit serving south Los Angeles, in support of an initiative to develop a new curriculum that helps address perinatal depression among mothers of color.
- The initiative launched in 2021 to advance health equity across the state of California.
- “We are excited to partner with SHIELDS for Families to support innovative solutions that can lead to improved mental health outcomes."
- As part of Lopez’s proposal, SHIELDS will engage up to 40 parent participants, through peer support groups offered in English and Spanish.