Investing In The Future

Two Ways To Get Involved.

Join Families First Native American Advisory Council (NAAC)

Share Ideas

Strategies to honor cultural beliefs throughout our collaborative.

Participate As Council Members

Family or community members involved in pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and loss.

When We Meet

4th Monday of every month from 3:15pm to 4:15pm (with flexibility to change based on needs of NAAC)

We Value Your Input

Receive $50/hour for approved meetings, travel time & meeting preparation. Valid through 8/31/2025

Support Families & Attend - Families First Listening Sessions

Support Families

To share your family’s rewarding and challenging maternal health experiences to support positive change.

Family Members

Family or community members involved in pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and loss. Receive $50 Gift Card/session of meeting attendance. Valid through 8/31/2025

Hosted by Families First Native American Advisory Council

White Earth Band Member or Descendant

The NAAC comprises members from the Red Lake, Cass Lake, and Bemidji areas, with active recruitment for a member who is a White Earth Band Member or Descendant

To Ask Questions or For More Information Contact

Susan Ninham at Susan.Ninham@gmail.com
Rebekah Fineday at Rebekah.Fineday@sanfordhealth.org
Amy Bowles at Amy.Bowles@co.beltrami.mn.us

Families First Native American Advisory Council

Listening Session Survey Results

The purpose of this survey was to gather valuable feedback from individuals who have utilized obstetrical services within our community. By understanding their experiences, we aim to identify areas of strength and opportunities for improvement in the delivery of care. The insights obtained from this survey can serve as a critical resource for agencies providing services across the obstetrical spectrum. These organizations can use the feedback to inform their programmatic development, enhance service quality, and guide strategic planning efforts. Ultimately, this process supports the goal of ensuring that obstetrical care in our community meets the highest standards of effectiveness, accessibility, and patient satisfaction.

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Surveys completed

Respondents did not have home visits

0%

Utilize home visiting services

Not aware of or offered cultural practices
to be incorporated into their care

0%

Choose to breastfeed their child

How Families First is utilizing your feedback and the highlight these three key items:

Continuation and Expansion of the Culturally Responsive Group Prenatal Care Program

Cultural Responsiveness Trainings

Development of area family home visiting collaborative partnerships

This program is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $3.6M with 0% financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.