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Community Advisory Board (CAB)
The CAB brings community voices together to plan the work of PEI. We need your voice to help improve Black maternal and infant health outcomes by increasing community awareness and sensitivity to the Black maternal health crisis. This helps make sure that our work serves the needs of Black mothers and babies and improves their care and health. The CAB includes many kinds of people, such as:
- Parents
- Doulas
- Health providers
- Public health staff
- Breastfeeding experts
- Community groups
- Staff from local health plans, and
- Other community leaders
If equitable birthing care for all Santa Clara County residents is important to you, join our work! To become a CAB member, you must:
- Work, live, or play in Santa Clara County
- Come to the meetings, and
- Support the work to reduce barriers to quality care for Black birthing people
The CAB meets quarterly, on the second Thursday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Most meetings are closed to CAB members only. The schedule dates for 2025 are:
- February 13
- May 8
- August 14
- November 13
If you want to join the Community Advisory Board, click the button below to complete the application.
Community Advisory Board Doula Work Group
The County of Santa Clara Perinatal Equity Initiative Community Advisory Board Doula Workgroup was formed in 2023. The group is made up of members who include parents, doulas, healthcare providers, community groups, and local public health staff.
The goals of the workgroup include:
- Monitoring and maximizing the Medi-Cal doula benefit for families and doulas in Santa Clara County
- Providing resources, support, and networking opportunities for doulas serving Santa Clara County residents
