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Family Support & Engagement: Strengthening Maternal and Postpartum Care

Family Support
Date February 13, 2026
Time 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location Virtual

Family Support Friday Session 1

This Family Support Friday session explores the critical role of family support and engagement in improving maternal and postpartum health outcomes. Participants will examine how partners, extended family members, and support networks influence maternal well-being, mental health, and continuity of care. The session will highlight culturally responsive and trauma-informed approaches to engaging families, particularly within Black and underserved communities.

Attendees will gain practical strategies for fostering effective communication, supporting shared decision-making, and strengthening family-centered care practices that promote healthier pregnancies, safer postpartum transitions, and long-term maternal and infant health.

Learning Objectives

  1. Identify at least three ways family support systems influence maternal and postpartum health outcomes, particularly within Black and underserved communities.
  2. Apply culturally responsive and trauma-informed strategies to engage families in maternal and postpartum care planning and decision-making.
  3. Develop at least one actionable approach to strengthen family-centered support that promotes maternal mental health, safety, and continuity of care.

Presented By

  • Judeline Casimir

    Judeline Casimir
    MPH

    Public Health Consultant, Educator & Founder at Casimir Public Health Empowerment

    Judeline Casimir

    MPHÏ

    Judeline Casimir, MPH is the Founder and Principal Public Health Consultant of Casimir Public Health Empowerment LLC. She is a public health researcher and educator with over a decade of experience designing and delivering community-centered health programs that address health disparities and improve outcomes for underserved populations. Judeline specializes in community health research, public health education, and culturally responsive program design. Her work supports nonprofits, healthcare organizations, and public agencies in assessing community needs, developing evidence-based interventions, and translating public health data into practical, actionable strategies.

    As a lead presenter, Judeline brings a trauma-informed, equity-focused approach to education, combining research, lived experience, and practical tools that empower professionals and communities alike. She is known for delivering engaging, accessible, and impactful presentations that foster understanding, advocacy, and sustainable change.

     

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