“Kids with involved fathers are 4x more likely to succeed, and 80% of moms recover from postpartum depression with proper care.”
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WHY WE
EXIST
Our Mission & Vision
Mission: At A’sani Heartbeat Foundation, including Dad-A-Port, we support families at every stage of parenthood by providing resources, skills, and community engagement that strengthen bonds and promote healthy child development. Vision: We envision a community where every parent has the support, knowledge, and confidence to nurture thriving children and strong, resilient families, with equitable access to resources and empowered parenthood for all.
We Support Moms, Dads & Caregivers
A’sani Heartbeat Foundation & Dad A port support 250 families per year in Louisiana.
We know parenting doesn’t come with a roadmap.
Through diapers, reproductive support, motherhood groups, fatherhood engagement, holiday support, policy implementation, storytelling and community advocacy, we help families in Louisiana breathe easier, heal stronger, and thrive together.
WHAT WE DO
Louisiana’s infant mortality rate is about 7.14 infant deaths per 1,000 live births, significantly above the U.S. average. In 2023, 1 in 8 babies born in Louisiana (≈ 13.4%) was born preterm (before 37 weeks). Preterm birth is a leading contributor to infant mortality. Babies with absent fathers are nearly 4x more likely to die in the first month of life.
WHY OUR WORK MATTERS
13.4%
Over 1100
Infants have lost their lives in Louisiana since 2022 before their first birthday.
42%
Children with highly involved fathers are 42% more likely to earn A’s in school, and 33% less likely to be held back a grade, compared to children whose fathers are less involved. Among low‑income kids under 5 years old, those whose fathers are less involved in cognitive stimulation (reading, talking, playing) show lower cognitive functioning and more behavioral problems.
“VOICES OF MOTHERHOOD: I’VE NEVER FELT MORE SUPPORTED AS A MOTHER UNTIL I JOINED A’SANI HEARTBEAT MOM SUPPORT GROUP. ”
OUR PROGRAMS
Motherhood Support Group: Voices of Motherhood
Dad A Port: Fatherhood Engagement
Reproductive & Prenatal Support: Restorative Healing
Policy & Advocacy: Visual Narratives
Health & Wellness: Family Bonding
Youth Development: Future Leaders
Early Childhood: Heartfelt Beginnings
“Kids with involved fathers are 4x more likely to succeed, and 80% of moms recover from postpartum depression with proper care.”
