Background
In 2021, ‘A Guided Journey’ was launched as part of Mecklenburg County’s priority funding to address health disparities. Using the Community Health Worker (CHW) model, the program will ensure women are linked to prenatal and postpartum care, and other supportive services as an effective strategy to improve perinatal health disparities and outcomes in Mecklenburg County.
Program Overview
‘A Guided Journey’ (AGJ) connects pregnant women and those up to 90 days postpartum with a CHW who can help identify individual needs by: 1) establishing a medical home; 2) connecting families to support services that address social determinants of health (i.e., food assistance, transportation, housing, etc.) and long-term case management; and 3) providing education and support to promote healthy lifestyles and infant health.
Eligibility
- Must reside in Mecklenburg County
- Income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline
Impact
Learn how AGJ addresses perinatal health disparities in Mecklenburg County.
Success Stories
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Community Health Worker Connects Mother to Homeownership Support
A healthy pregnancy is one of the best ways to promote healthy families in Mecklenburg County.
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Navigating Health and Social Services through a Community Health Worker
Through collaboration with community partner Care Ring and Mecklenburg County Public Health, A Guided Journey (AGJ) has worked to improve the health and quality of life for pregnant women and their children.