Establishes the "Targeted Midwifery Workforce Development Act" to improve maternal and infant health outcomes by increasing the number of midwives in.
The "Targeted Midwifery Workforce Development Act" aims to address maternal and infant health disparities, particularly among Black residents in New Jersey. The act establishes a program to incentivize midwives, both Certified Professional Midwives and Certified Nurse Midwives, to work in historically marginalized communities. It provides financial support, including subsidies for hiring and retaining midwives, grants for community-led birthing hubs, and assistance for education and training costs.
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