Luv Mom Program

CANI Staff Doula, Gnaun Haymon, speaking with an expectant mom With a beautiful view of the lake at the Lighthouse Restaurant in Cedar Lake, Community Advocates of Northern Indiana welcomed expectant mothers for a morning filled with resources, education, and care at its Community Baby Shower. The warm and welcoming space gave expectant mothers an opportunity to connect with one another through fellowship, games, gifts, food, and valuable information to support a healthy preg

Community Advocates of Northern Indiana (CANI) was proud to partner at the third annual Prenatal Well Women’s Wellness Fair at the Dean & Barbara Community Center. With over 50 vendors coming together, the event welcomed community members from across Lake County, bringing together folks who are expecting mothers, fathers, caregivers, or anyone prioritizing their health. Prenatal Well Women’s Wellness Fair has come to be a cornerstone event for women’s health resources. Hoste

Community Advocates of Northern Indiana (CANI) hosted its second Community Baby Shower of the year on February 21 at Gino’s Steakhouse, bringing together expectant mothers for a day of support, education, and community connection. The event provided mothers with access to valuable resources, a shared meal, and free gifts for both mom and baby while continuing CANI’s work to address maternal and infant health disparities in Northwest Indiana. The event was organized through CA

Despite the snowy reality of late January in Northwest Indiana, Community Advocates of Northern Indiana (CANI) brought together expectant parents for a Community Baby Shower designed to equip families with the tools, resources, and support needed for a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. The event welcomed expectant parents from across Lake County—including Highland, Merrillville, and East Chicago—and provided an afternoon of fellowship, educational resources, games, gifts,

Every year, millions of babies are born worldwide. Each one carrying a story filled with hope, challenges, and new beginnings. One of those stories belongs to Jelina Milsap, a first-time mother who found support, confidence, and advocacy through Community Advocates of Northern Indiana’s (CANI) Luv Mom Program. The Luv Mom Program is a maternal wellness initiative led by CANI that provides doula support, referrals to trusted community resources, and education to promote health

On December 11, Methodist Hospitals welcomed the community to its annual Community Baby Shower, Our Moms, Our Babies, at the Gary Public Library. The event brought together families and local organizations for a day of resources, presentations, and giveaways from multiple community partners, including Community Advocates of Northern Indiana (CANI). Among those who attended was Deenoel Clayton, a mother of three, who joined the event with her seven-year-old son, four-month-old