Parental Leave and Resource Counseling
Navigating parenthood is hard enough—navigating systems shouldn’t be. At Alma y Raíz, we offer personalized guidance to help you understand your rights, access resources, and create a leave plan that reflects your needs, values, and family structure. Whether you're preparing for birth, returning to work, or seeking support as an immigrant or first-generation parent, we’re here to help you feel informed, empowered, and supported every step of the way.
Our Wellness services include:
A message from Kimberly to mothers and families navigating healthcare during and after pregnancy
At Alma y Raíz, we believe that wellness is essential for every mother. Our dedicated team provides comprehensive maternal care, including prenatal and postnatal lactation counseling. We aim to support new parents by offering parental leave counseling and mental health services tailored to your individual needs. Our personalized approach ensures that we address the unique challenges each mother faces, allowing you to feel empowered and supported during this incredible journey.
Navigating parenthood while dealing with complex systems - like healthcare, work and public services - can be overwhelming. At Alma y Raíz, we offer personalized resource counseling to help you feel informed, empowered, and supported every step of the way.
Whether you're preparing for birth, transitioning into postpartum life, or balancing work and caregiving, we'll help you build a plan that reflects your rights, your values, and your community.
How we help you navigate complex systems during parenthood
Preparing to welcome baby should include preparing for time to rest, heal, and bond. Many families face confusion, pressure, or fear around taking leave from work. At Alma y Raiz, we provide compassionate and culturally responsive guidance to help you understand your rights, create a plan and advocate for the time you deserve.
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Understanding your leave rights (FMLA, PFL, short-term disability care etc.)
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Creating a personalized parental leave plan
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Navigating return-to-work transitions with boundaries and clarity
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Connecting to benefits, resources, and emotional support
This service is ideal for first-time parents, immigrant families, and those working in fields with limited HR support.
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We assist with creating personalized referrals to culturally responsive providers such as therapists, OBs, doulas, midwives and other community organizations.
For some help with navigating complex insurance structures and benefits, public assistance or immigration-related care. We have expertise in creating a pathway to deconstructing these systems to better manage and understand what benefits you have or qualify for.
Why choose Alma y Raíz for birth and postpartum care?
Bilingual and Culturally-Rooted Care
We ensure that families feel seen, heard, and supported in both English and Spanish
Empowerment-based Guidance
Help parents navigate parental leave, workplace rights, and resource access with confidence.
Trauma-informed Care
Community-focused counseling addresses the emotional and practical needs of new parents during a critical life transition