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Promoting Excellence in Perinatal Health Care


Our vision: To promote excellence in perinatal health care

About the Perinatal Foundation

Established in 1985, the Perinatal Foundation funds priorities to advance excellence in perinatal health care. We’re proud to support the Wisconsin Association for Perinatal Care, and share the desire to improve the health of moms and birthing people, infants, and families in Wisconsin. We’re committed to supporting our dedicated perinatal professionals throughout their career. 

Stories


From Alicia, mama to Jameson

“The scholarship meant so much to my husband and I: we were able to focus more on our studies because we knew our son was in the best hands possible at the UWM Children’s Center. We will always be grateful for receiving that scholarship, it made all the difference in both of us being in college while raising our young son.”

From Tiffany, mama to Amir

“This scholarship means the world to me and Amir. We both love learning and this financial assistance definitely facilitates that! I honestly don’t know if I’d still be on this path if it weren’t for this help from the Foundation. Thank you so much!”

From Tim and Jill

“Thank you so much for the grant distributed to our family to subsidize the cost of childcare – it made a big difference to us and allows us to continue both our graduate studies and working at the same time. It also helps us to afford excellent care at the Children’s Nature Academy. Thank you!

Support for WAPC

The Perinatal Foundation is proud to support programs, events, and speakers that help further our mission to improve outcomes for birthing people and families.

Thomas A. Leonard Memorial Lecture

Thomas A. Leonard was the driving force behind the formation of the Perinatal Foundation and was a highly respected obstetrician and professor at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. In addition to bringing awareness to innovative topics in perinatal healthcare, this lecture helps realize the Perinatal Foundation’s original mission of bringing education to more professionals and providers.