Turning Awareness into Action 2026

Turning Awareness Into Action: A Campaign for Maternal Mental Health & Family Support

Maternal Matters Favored (MMF) is dedicated to empowering, supporting, and saving the lives of birthing and non-birthing parents as they navigate the challenges of perinatal and postpartum mental health. Our mission is simple but powerful: to ensure no parent walks this journey alone.

Through direct support, culturally competent care navigation, therapeutic services, and access to critical wellness resources, MMF uplifts mothers and families during one of the most vulnerable times in their lives.

Your contribution to MMF’s General Support Fund strengthens our daily operations and ensures we can continue to:

• Provide scholarships for therapy and mental health services

• Distribute basic needs support for mothers and babies

• Facilitate peer mentoring, wellness check-ins, and parenting workshops

• Expand community programs like the T.H.R.I.V.E. and F.A.I.T.H. models

Why It Matters

• 1 in 7 women experience postpartum depression — with nearly half going undiagnosed.

• More than 10% of fathers suffer from depression and anxiety during the perinatal period.

• Latinx families are disproportionately affected by PMADs and less likely to receive culturally responsive care.

• 60% of birthing individuals with perinatal depression have a prior history of mental health conditions.

• Research shows programs like ours can reduce PMAD symptoms by up to 40% and improve long-term family outcomes.

Be the Change. Turn Awareness Into Action.

Your gift fuels our ability to reach more families, strengthen operations, and build a future where every parent has the care and community they deserve.