Brownie Babies Foundation
The Data Is Clear. Our Response Is Too.
BIPOC mothers in America face a maternal health crisis rooted in systemic inequity. Brownie Babies Foundation exists to change that — one family at a time, right here in the Las Vegas Valley.
The Crisis
Why Brownie Babies Foundation Exists
The numbers below are not statistics — they are mothers, babies, and families. Every data point represents a life that deserved better care, better support, and better outcomes.
3x
Higher maternal mortality rate for Black women vs. white women in the U.S.
CDC, 2023
0%
Of maternal deaths are preventable with access to proper care and support
CDC Vital Signs
0%
Reduction in cesarean births when a doula is present during labor
Cochrane Review
0%
Reduction in postpartum depression rates with continuous doula support
Journal of Perinatal Education
0%
Of Nevada families lack access to adequate prenatal care
Nevada DHHS
$0
Cost to families for BBF core services — because access should never depend on income
BBF Program Model
Our Approach
A Four-Pillar Model Built for Equity
BBF's wraparound model addresses the full spectrum of maternal health — clinical, social, emotional, and material — because real support doesn't stop at the clinic door.
Clinical Oversight
Clinical professionals provide medical guidance across all BBF programming, ensuring every family receives evidence-based care.
Community Health Workers
CHWs bridge the gap between families and the healthcare system, navigating insurance, housing, food security, and social services.
Doula Support
Certified doulas provide continuous emotional and physical support through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period — reducing complications and improving outcomes.
Material Essentials
No family should go without diapers, formula, or baby food. BBF distributes essentials with no barriers and no judgment.
Our Journey
Milestones That Matter
Brownie Babies Bash
Our inaugural community celebration brought together families, partners, and supporters to launch the BBF mission with joy and purpose.
Desert Rose Resource Center Partnership
BBF formalized its partnership with Desert Rose, co-locating services and expanding access to wraparound support for BIPOC families in North Las Vegas.
BBF Services Now Open
Core services — doula support, mobile phlebotomy, childbirth education, and community health navigation — are now available to families at little to no cost.
Community Pantry Opening
Our Community Pantry at 602 W. Brooks Ave, North Las Vegas 89030 will provide diapers, formula, baby food, and essential supplies to families in need.
Community Voices
Hear From the Families We Serve
Testimonials coming soon — we are collecting stories from the families BBF has supported. Check back for updates.
Together, We Birth Change.
Every dollar, every volunteer hour, and every referral helps us reach more BIPOC families across the Las Vegas Valley. Join us.