MOMS Orange County

10/27/2025

All treats no tricks at MOMS this week! Ms. Gaby getting into the Halloween spirit with some farm fun in her 6-11 months Spanish class.

Thank you Be A Bookworm for the festive book donation. They were a big hit with the babies and mommies❤️🎃

10/27/2025

This is a message from CalOptima Health -

"More than 310,000 low-income Orange County residents — mostly older adults and children — receive CalFresh (known federally as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP) to help them buy healthy food. However, due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, CalFresh benefits will be delayed in November.

CalOptima Health wants CalFresh recipients with questions to call 2-1-1 or visit 211oc.org to be connected to food, housing and utility resources.

November benefits are anticipated to be retroactively issued when the shutdown is resolved.

Although CalFresh cases will not be closed due to the federal government shutdown, recipients are urged to continue meeting all mandatory reporting requirements, including requests for verification, submitting SAR7 semi-annual reports and completing renewals on time to ensure benefits can continue promptly when funding resumes.

Funding for CalWORKs and Medi-Cal benefits is currently secured through the end of 2025."

10/20/2025

Keeping baby sleeping safely.

DYK? The leading cause of death for infants in the US is Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID). Learn about simple safe sleep guidelines at: https://everyparentoc.org/safe-sleep/

10/19/2025

Lead Week is an annual, national campaign to bring awareness to and prevent childhood lead exposure. This year, Lead Week takes place October 19–25 and California’s theme is​, “Nutrition as ​prevention.”

Everyone is encouraged to get involved. To learn more about lead poisoning and how to prevent lead exposure, visit the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch’s (CLPPB’s) resources at -https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CCDPHP/DEODC/CLPPB/Pages/LeadWeek2025.aspx

Lead poisoning prevention messages will be posted on CDPH and local health jurisdictions’ social media platforms during Lead Week. Check California Department of Public Health social media​ accounts throughout the week for information, tips, and resources for keeping your family lead-safe.

10/17/2025

With October being Domestic Violence Awareness month, we want to introduce , a fellow non-profit that ignites social change by educating Orange County to recognize relationship violence as an issue that threatens everyone, advocating for those affected by abuse, extending a safe place for victims, and empowering survivors on their journey of healing.

They are offering a Personal Empowerment Program (PEP), which is a 2-hour, ten (10) week psychoeducational group designed to provide survivors of domestic violence or those at risk for domestic violence with the education and empowerment to build healthy relationships and decrease and/or prevent abuse in intimate relationships.

PEP is for adults ages 18+. Classes are provided virtually via Zoom and/or in-person. To Register use the QR code in the flyer or visit www.humanoptions.org

10/17/2025

Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is being observed throughout California during the week of October 19-25, 2025

Nutrition as Prevention is the theme because eating healthy foods can help prevent lead poisoning.

Learn more and register for these free webinars here: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CCDPHP/DEODC/CLPPB/Pages/LeadWeek2025.aspx

Tuesday, October 21, 1-2 PM
The California Department of Public Health - Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC) will be presenting an overview of the Program’s services, nutritional information about foods that help reduce the absorption of lead and foods that are covered by WIC’s service that fit these nutritional needs.

Wednesday, October 22, 11 AM - 12:30 PM
Veggielution and Second Harvest of Silicon Valley will each present an overview of their organizations including topics such as sustainable food practices, food justice, and community building.

Thursday, October 23, 10-11 AM
The Los Angeles Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) will present on foods and recipes that contain ingredients that help reduce the absorption of lead and bringing together communities through cultural humility.

For additional information and resources, please contact the Orange County Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (OC CLPPP) at 714-567-6220 or refer to the OC CLPPP website and CDPH website at:

https://go.cdph.ca.gov/LeadFreeKids

10/02/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime but when caught early, survival rates are significantly higher. Early detection through regular screenings and self-checks saves lives.

This month, we’re reminding everyone:
✔ Schedule your mammogram
✔ Know your family history
✔ Pay attention to changes in your body
✔ Encourage the women in your life to get checked

Your health is too important to put off. 💗

Take action today for yourself, for your loved ones, for your future.

10/02/2025

With October being domestic violence awareness month, we wanted to highlight our Thriving Relationships program at MOMS.

This program provides education and support for women who are at risk of or currently experiencing domestic or intimate partner violence or who have experienced it in the past.

Participants meet with a specially trained Maternal Child Health Worker to learn relationship red and green flags, the impact of relationship violence on children, and to connect them to other resources including housing, legal services, therapy, and support for their children, if needed.

Our team of case workers, nurse case managers, and program staff have completed extensive training to help women develop resilience and build skills for coping with life’s challenges.

09/26/2025

MOMS in the field...

Our very own Maternal Child Health Worker, Claudia Franco, was honored to be one of the featured speakers on the ECM Best Practices Panel at 's ECM Cohort 3 Graduation Luncheon this week.

As ECM Academy alumni and contracted ECM providers, MOMS brought our expertise as leaders in the space to this informal panel discussion, sharing some best practices, lessons learned and general experiences related to ECM program implementation.

More specifically, Claudia was able to present a unique perspective as a “Lead Care Manager” that works directly with clients.

We are proud of Claudia and grateful for the opportunity to collaborate and share our expertise with this CalOptima ECM Cohort.

09/26/2025

AP-OD (Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors) and the RAPID Survey Project at Stanford University want to hear from you!

We are looking for caregivers of young children under the age of 6 living in California to participate in the RAPID survey. These surveys help us understand the experiences of California families with children under age 6, lift up parent voices, and promote data-informed policies and programs that support families.

To learn more about the RAPID Survey Project, visit https://rapidsurveyproject.com/

The survey is available in 8 languages.

Here's how it works:
• Click this link: https://tinyurl.com/abriendopuertasca to take the survey.
• Complete the 10-15 minute survey.
• You will receive a $5 gift card via email in two weeks.
• This survey will close on Tuesday, September 30.

09/20/2025

Amazing MOMS volunteers, Emma and Farrah, are enjoying our first day with a booth at the Festival of Children Foundation at South Coast Plaza.

Come check out the festive and fun environment this weekend and next from 12-4PM. Lots of booths, activities and entertainment.

There are a couple spots left for those Interested in volunteering next weekend. Great for high school service hours.

Sign up via the link on our Vilunteer page

https://www.momsorangecounty.org/get-involved/volunteer/