Family Lifeline
Jabrita R. Shelton, CTP, CD-FSS, currently serves as a Doula Community Health Specialist at Urban Baby Beginnings and as a Family Support Specialist at Family Lifeline, bringing over 14 years of experience in trauma-informed care and human services. At Urban Baby Beginnings, Jabrita advocates for underserved populations, providing essential support in navigating trauma and promoting mental wellness. In the role at Family Lifeline, Jabrita focuses on early childhood home visitation, trauma-informed training, and connecting families to valuable resources. Additionally, as the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Real Women Moving Forward, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering women, Jabrita has played a pivotal role in strengthening community bonds. As a speaker and author, Jabrita draws from personal experiences of overcoming trauma to inspire and educate others. Currently pursuing education at Virginia Union University and the University of Maryland, Jabrita continues to develop professional expertise.
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Family Lifeline
We partner with individuals and families at critical points in their lives to strengthen overall well-being and independence by delivering intensive home and community based services. Established in 1877, Family Lifeline is an organization inspired by the work of our founders and driven by modern-day best practices. As the region’s largest provider of intensive home visitation services to at-risk families, our team of dedicated staff and volunteers are in the home of over 500 families daily. We strive to ensure: • children are safe, healthy, and ready to learn • older adults and persons with disabilities remain safely in their own homes for as long as possible Our premise is straightforward — strengthening families provides a foundation for success, two generations at a time. Family Lifeline works to solve the root of problems, building on assets, and creating lasting impact.