MOMS Orange County

09/08/2025

She walked through fear, loss, and uncertainty until MOMS gave her light and direction. Programs like this change lives.

“The MOMS program should be extremely supported and continued. Every new mom can benefit from their services.”
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09/05/2025

The Festival of Children kicks of this weekend at South Coast Plaza.

There will be 36 booths from various Orange County non-profits dedicated to youth with activities and entertainment taking place between 12-4pm every Saturday and Sunday throughout September.

MOMS has a booth the last two weekends in September (20-21 and 27-28). We will be stationed just outside Bath & Body Works so be sure to stop by and say hi.

We are looking to fill a few more spots for volunteers to work the booth. This is a great opportunity for high school students looking to earn service hours. Training will be provided.

See what's available and sign up here -
https://www.momsorangecounty.org/get-involved/volunteer/

09/05/2025

September is NICU Awareness Month!

Knowing the MOMS Healthy Beginnings model reduces the odds of spending at least one day in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) by 27% keeps us going.

Donor human milk plays a vital role in reducing complications like necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), supporting recovery, and improving outcomes for newborns when a parent’s own milk is unavailable or insufficient.

Did you know MOMS is the only Mother's Milk Bank of California (MMBCA) non-hospital milk collection site in Orange County?

This month, and for as long as they last, we have this adorable pouch gift for you as a token of our appreciation when you drop off your milk, friendly greeting by Paulina included!

We are thrilled to announce our August milk drive brought in a whopping 2729 ounces! Thank you to those that donated!

To learn more about our milk depot and the process through MMBCA, please visit our website - https://www.momsorangecounty.org/milkbank/

09/03/2025

The big build is just 14 Days away. We hope you will join us in building bright futures, one block at a time!

Email from MOMS One Block at a Time   The Big Build is Just 14 Days Away! Laying the Foundation MOMS formally screens baby for the achievement of milestones using the Ages and Stages Questionnaire® (

09/02/2025

It was just a sound - until she learned it was a conversation. 💞 MOMS helped her see the beauty in those first coos.

"Without MOMS, I would have had no one to turn to with my fears and questions about my baby’s development. I received personalized guidance I couldn’t find anywhere else, not even from doctors."

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08/27/2025

Between 6–12 months, babies become much more mobile and curious. They typically learn to sit without support, crawl, pull up to stand, and may even take first steps. Fine motor skills improve as they grasp objects, feed themselves finger foods, and explore with their hands. Socially and emotionally, they recognize familiar people, respond to their name, babble with intent, and begin showing preferences and separation anxiety.

MOMS formally screens baby for the achievement of milestones using various forms of the Ages and Stages Questionnaire® (ASQ), a recognized developmental screener, to assess an infant’s growth and development at various stages.

MOMS also administers assessments using the Family Investment in Relationships, Safety and Trust (FIRST) tool to measure areas important to the baby’s environment including responsivity to the mother, infant brain stimulation and infant health & safety.

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08/26/2025

Deadline to register for this training is Aug. 31, 2025

This Full Spectrum Doula of Color Training is sponsored by the UCI, First 5 OC, and Kaiser The training is organized by Birthworkers of Color Collective and facilitated by Sol and Roots LLC.

This training is for those who identify as Black, Indigenous/Native American, and/or Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander.

This is a 4-day live in-person intensive training from September 25-28th, from 10am-5:30pm daily. There will also be additional self-paced virtual learning.

Register here - https://www.bwocclearning.com/form/oc-training-september-25-28th

08/25/2025

"Motherhood can feel overwhelming, but with MOMS, I felt seen, supported, and strong. They helped me be the best mom I could be."

MOMS wasn’t just a program, it was a lifeline. When everything else felt uncertain, this young mother had someone who truly listened providing emotional as well as tangible support.

“MOMS made things easier on me by providing maternity wear, clothes, diapers and other resources that I couldn’t afford but needed. Access to these things relieved a lot of stress and enabled me to focus on my baby and his needs.”

🎉Create your own team or join us here on September 17 - https://igniting-potential-giving-day.ocnonprofitcentral.org/organizations/moms-orange-county

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08/22/2025

Today is the day!

Our Milk Drive is happening from 10am-1pm. If you have some extra liquid gold, come on by and meet the team from . There are snacks and an amazing raffle prize for one lucky donor!

08/21/2025

At MOMS, we are always looking to expand our curriculum and grow our knowledge in the area of child development to best serve our parents and children. Our partnership with has helped elevate our programs.

You, too, can be a part of the movement and build bright futures, one block at time, by participating in our upcoming Igniting Potential Giving Day, September 17, 2025.

📣 Be an ambassador
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08/20/2025

During a baby's first 6 months, they are developing many important skills, like thinking, speaking, moving their body and playing with others.

MOMS formally screens baby for the achievement of milestones using various forms of the Ages and Stages Questionnaire® (ASQ), a recognized developmental screener, to assess an infant’s growth and development at various stages. MOMS also administers assessments using the Family Investment in Relationships, Safety and Trust (FIRST) tool to measure areas important to the baby’s environment including responsivity to the mother, infant brain stimulation and infant health & safety.

During the screenings, MOMS health workers explain to the parents the significance of each element of the assessment and offer guidance and education on how the parent can promote various aspects of the infant’s development. Through our Mommy & Me health education classes, babies and caregivers further learn about stages and milestones and undergo activities to achieve them.

🎉Help build bright futures, one block, one milestone at a time on September 17 - https://igniting-potential-giving-day.ocnonprofitcentral.org/organizations/moms-orange-county

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08/18/2025

"When my baby cooed and Claudia told me that it was him talking back, I knew I was doing something right. That moment built a connection I’ll never forget. Those tiny sounds became the building blocks of my confidence as a mom."

That first baby coo was more than a sound, it was a building block of confidence. Through MOMS, this new mom learned and recognized that every moment matters.

🎉Create your own team or join us here on September 17 - https://igniting-potential-giving-day.ocnonprofitcentral.org/organizations/moms-orange-county

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