Jennifer L. Barkin, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.

Assessment of Postpartum Maternal Functioning: Conception of, Purpose for and Recent Applications

June 10, 2026

Jennifer

Training Resources and Events

Mother and child in artistic frame.
Bread for the City

Juneteenth for the City

June 19, 2026

Starting at noon, join Juneteenth for the City—a vibrant community block-party uplifting culture and commemorating freedom with dignity, purpose and joy! Click below to learn more about this event, occurring at Michelle Obama Southeast Center of Bread for the City, 1700 Marion Barry Ave. SE, Washington, D.C., 20020

2026 State Report Card Briefing

On Wednesday, May 27, the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health will unveil its latest Maternal Mental Health State Report Cards, featuring a national grade and individual state grades that highlight top-performing states, those facing the greatest challenges, and those that have made the most significant progress.

“Better Health for Mothers and Babies Initiative”

The American Hospital Association (AHA) “Better Health for Mothers and Babies Initiative” recognizes that mothers and infants are at risk from the first days of pregnancy through postpartum. The AHA toolkit includes resources to support maternal mental health.

State Policy Progress on Community-Based Doulas in 2025

A new policy brief from the Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center, examines how states are working to ensure families have access to community-based doula care.

Advancing Intergenerational Mobility Through Early Childhood Economic Security

A new brief from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s PolicyLab examines the evidence behind 10 policy areas that support families, such as Medicaid, diaper assistance, food and housing support, cash assistance for families and increasing minimum wage.