by Leslie Lytle | Sep 22, 2015 | Birth, Community, Early Parenting, Five Questions, Perinatal Loss, Perinatal Mental Health, Postpartum, Uncategorized
What drew you to the field you’re in? As as young child I knew I wanted to help people when I grew up and decided to become a licensed clinical social worker to fulfill this passion. I chose social work because of its core values of service, social justice, dignity...
by Leslie Lytle | Sep 18, 2015 | Community, Nonprofit Development
To the many people who donated, posted, tweeted, or otherwise supported our efforts during yesterday’s Amazing Raise – THANK YOU!!! What an AMAZING day yesterday was. We are truly humbled by your support and generosity. Starting a nonprofit, like parenting...
by Leslie Lytle | Sep 14, 2015 | Birth, Breastfeeding, Community, Nonprofit Development, Postpartum, Pregnancy
When I speak with pregnant or postpartum women about Nurture’s goal of opening a nonprofit resource center to support RVA’s childbearing families, they typically nod their heads in agreement saying “Oh yeah!” Their relief at the idea of a “home of their own” is...