Hazel Jansen FOUNDATION
Being a new mother is the single most life changing event we can experience as women. Compiled stressors of trying to navigate a new identity, take on new responsibility, and dealing with the new economic strains all while being sleep deprived, motherhood is simply overwhelming.
As a new mum myself, my heart is with you in alliance. They say it takes a village to raise a child, but our villages are no longer what they once were; they are digital. We must recreate our version of a village, we must recreate our version of community, and we must recreate our version of home, whatever that looks like.
Well babies must always be a priority, but well mothers are our passion, our kuleana. Let us connect heart to heart, soul to soul, and redefine support.
Love,
OUR STORY
who we are inspired by
The Legacy of Hazel Jansen
The influence of strong, supported, and celebrated mums is central to every story of a community’s growth, development, and success. The Hazel Jansen Foundation is dedicated to the legacy of Hazel Jansen, a mum whose own journey was a very special one that included an incredible strength and grit. We recognize that same strength, perseverance, and resilience in the mothers across our islands and dedicate our work to the memory and influence of Hazel Jansen, a mother whose story survives through our work
WHAT WE DO
Connect
HJF connects healthcare providers, the new mothers they serve, and the community committed to their care in compassion as the centralized resource directory and referral for all things, both big and small, that ensure a healthy, safe experience for new moms.
Our directory of resources connects mothers to all the primary areas of well-mom and baby development:
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Community
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Education
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Finance
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Food & Nutrition
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Healthcare
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Housing
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Medical
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Miscellaneous
Support
Through scholarships and referrals, HJF is here to support the continued development of new mothers.
Babycare Essentials
The cost of new motherhood adds up quickly, with new diapers and other required items resulting in up to thousands of dollars of often unexpected and uncovered costs. HJF provides a comprehensive babycare essential pack to help offset some of these costs.
Statistics
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New Moms may endure as much as $2000 per month in unexpected or unplanned costs in supporting their new babies.
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On our islands, maintaining a healthy weight and eating nutritious meals remains a challenge, with 1 in 10 new moms identified as medically obese.
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40% of pregnancies are unplanned, leaving moms stressed and grappling with unexpected responsibilities and costs.
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Our moms struggle with mental health, substance abuse, and medical challenges, often in isolation and without support.