4Kira4Dad's
Paternal Centers of Excellence
4Kira4Dads Paternal Centers of Excellence (PCOE) is bringing a third pillar of the maternal health ecosystem to the forefront. It’s time to bring a focus to paternal education and well-being, to build the capacity and capabilities of men so that they can be of service and advocate for mother and child. Paternal Centers of Excellence (PCOE) will educate, guide, and support men who are married to, are partners with, or love Black women as they navigate throughout their pregnancy, birth, and post-partum experiences. We believe by arming men and partners of Black mothers with the tools provided by the Paternal Centers of Excellence, Black mothers’ lives will be saved, thus aiding in the eradication of preventable Black U.S. maternal mortality.
4Kira4Dads, Paternal Centers of Excellence.
4Kira4Dads “Locker Rooms” will be the settings for our Paternal Centers of Excellence.
Our virtual and physical locations will provide both aspiring and expecting fathers with resource and support hubs designed to provide:
Awareness & Training
Utilizing expertly designed team curriculum, all participants will learn and train on paternal pregnancy playbooks:
• Individual learning plans that cover the important topics, concerns, and risks associated with each phase of the pregnancy journey:
• Through these playbooks, dads will have the opportunity to become educated in maternal health and to role play the various hurdles and outcomes of pregnancy/birth.
Healing Networks
Curated safe spaces focused on paternal health and mental well-being so that fathers have more capacity, understanding, and support to be in service of mothers throughout the journey of pregnancy.
• Discussion modules that coincide with the playbooks, designed to encourage, and promote tough and taboo discussions often associated with pregnancy and childbirth.
• “Veteran” and experienced dads will serve as coaches to aspiring and expecting fathers to take them through the “ropes to skip, ropes to know” about pregnancy including topics such as miscarriage, near miss, loss, and postpartum depression.
• Mentoring both during and after graduation from the PCOE will be offered.
Agency & Advocacy
Empowering men to be the advocate in the birthing room to support mom and child and improve maternal outcomes.
• Healthcare professionals and maternal health advocates will be a part of the curriculum to interact and answer 1:1 question for our dads.
• Each dad will create their own Birthing Day Plan to encompass an advocacy plan.
Our Courses
Join the biggest fatherhood community dedicated to educating, providing safe spaces, and ensuring men are equipped to be maternal advocates of their birthing partners.
As a member you will have access to online training across the entire birthing journey including post partum and early childhood; mentorship and chat rooms with other expecting and veteran fathers; tools and role plays to equip you in the birthing journey and to become a maternal advocate.
4Kira4Dads is a One-Off kind of Service and truly an exemplary service second to none!
Jon Moore
We offer the best training for Fatherhood in support of Maternal Health
We have an All-Star lineup of expert coaches and partners to share the best in maternal education, support, and advocacy to share with the participants of 4Kira4Dads.
What others say about us
HALL OF FAME COACHES
CEO 4Kira4Moms
Charles Johnson
CEO of the Fulton DeKalb Hospital Authority, CEO/Senior Consultant for Community Health Solutions
Jevon Gibson
Senior Associate Vice President of Faculty and Academic Affairs for USF Health; Vice Dean of Faculty Affairs & Associate Dean of Diversity for the Morsani College of Medicine; Professor Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology; 68th President ACOG
Haywood Brown, MD
CEO and Co-Founder of Happiest Baby
Harvey Karp, MD, FAAP
Vice President for Engagement & Community Partnerships; Director of Healthy Start TA
Kenn L. Harris
General Management
Executive Director, 4Kira4Moms
Gabrielle “Gabby” Albert
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4Kira4Dads is the flagship fatherhood initiative of 4Kira4Moms.
4Kira4Moms is dedicated to fighting for improved maternal outcomes through advocacy and coalition building, educate the public about the impact of maternal mortality in communities, provide peer support to victims' families, and promote the idea that maternal mortality should be viewed and discussed as a human rights issue. By the year 2030, we aim to achieve 0 preventable pregnancy-related deaths, ensuring every mother has the opportunity for a healthy birth.
4Kira4Moms is dedicated to fighting for improved maternal outcomes through advocacy and coalition building, educate the public about the impact of maternal mortality in communities, provide peer support to victims' families, and promote the idea that maternal mortality should be viewed and discussed as a human rights issue. By the year 2030, we aim to achieve 0 preventable pregnancy-related deaths, ensuring every mother has the opportunity for a healthy birth.
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