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  February 2012 - Volume 2, Number 3
In This Issue
ONE FAMILY'S STORY: "We Would Not Have Had Christmas Without You"
LABOR OF LOVE:A Special Thank You to HBP Sponsors
JANUARY 2012 TPEP UPDATE
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ONE FAMILY'S STORY: "Let Me Speak to All the Grandmas-To-Be"
In September 2011 we shared the story of HBP grandmother Rene'e B. whose daughter, HBP teen mom Diamonique, gave birth. Here is their update.

By Rene'e B.
Baby Romeo
Baby Romeo

Last year, I received that shocking phone call from the Family Health and Birth Center and learned that my teenage daughter Diamonique was pregnant.  At the time, a soft voice helped me take in the news.

That soft voice is still in my ear but it is now from someone else. Every morning when I come home from work, I hear my baby grandson, Romeo, say "Hi."
 
This experience has brought me through some my best days and some of my worst.  Let me speak to all the grandmas-to be ... (read the rest of the story)

Labor of Love: A Special Thank You to Our Adopt-A-Family Sponsors

sponsor with baby
Sponsor with HBP baby
Healthy Babies Project welcomed its
generous Adopt-A-Family sponsors
on Saturday, February 18 for a special
Labor of Love
luncheon.

HBP parents and their children had the opportunity to pay tribute to their sacrifice, serve sponsors. and share their stories of life transformation - stories made possible by the generosity of our partners.

We appreciate you more than we can say! Thank you.
January 2012 TPEP Update: Cooking Skills and Confident Parenting
couple speaking at feb2012 eventDuring January, TPEP participants completed a 6-week interactive Eating to Live: Cooking, Health & Nutrition module, which focused on cooking, nutrition, and preparing healthy foods with limited resources. The last class included a cook-off between the teen participants in which they competed for the best meal prepared and served!

Now, TPEP participants have launched into the program's third module, Confident Parenting, the nation's first parenting skill-building program for African-Americans, led by Ruth Rich, HBP Director of Health Education & Outreach.

The teens covered two sessions so far, including "The Path of the Pyramid to Success" and "Social Learning Theory" ... (read more)
Give to HBP and Save Lives

For 20 years, HBP has connected high-risk, underserved pregnant D.C. women and families to health babies in diaperscare, social services, and educational opportunities. Thousands of HBP babies have been born alive and healthy. But recent city budget cuts have slashed HBP funding. We need your help to continue saving and transforming D.C. lives. Give here.

 

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