Senior project connects new mothers with support
Jorja Simon was inspired by the world-renowned Finnish maternity box program when she was working on her senior project.
The baby boxes are designed to give underprivileged new mothers and their infants a safer, healthier start in life.
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Baby boxes for mothers due to give birth in July, August or September were prepared by high school senior Jorja Simons. Interested mothers are encouraged to connect with Wired2Learn to apply to receive them.
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What began as Jorja Simon’s special interest turned into a senior project and a way to help new mothers in North Idaho.
The North Idaho Baby Box Initiative was inspired by Simon's trip to Finland, where she first encountered the maternity box program.
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