A 4843
"Community-led Birthing Justice and Equity Resource Initiative Program Act;" appropriates $12 million.
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Bill overview
This bill creates the Community-led Birthing Justice and Equity Resource Initiative Program within the New Jersey Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Authority. It aims to address racial and systemic disparities in maternal and infant health outcomes by funding community-based initiatives. The program will contract with at least five initiatives in specific counties, providing culturally congruent care and support services to low-income families, particularly in underserved areas. The bill appropriates $12 million to support these initiatives.
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