Baby Showers to Grow On is a volunteer program started in December 2002 when the Clorox Company Marketing Department adopted The Perinatal Council and gave them enough baby gifts to fill 70 bags for mothers and babies. The bags lasted throughout most of the year and were presented to new mothers working with Family Advocates [link to Philosophy] at The Perinatal Council offices in Richmond, Oakland, Pittsburg and Hayward. Now the project is ongoing, with hosts being sought to sponsor more "Baby Showers to Grow On."

The Perinatal Council works with teen mothers and other mothers at risk for less than optimal pregnancy outcomes in communities of high need. These mothers need our love and support. You can help by purchasing a gift(s) for baby and by hosting or attending a
"Baby Shower To Grow On".

To help with hosting or donating gifts, please contact: Jill Sprenkel, at 925.634.0265.

This is how it works. Check the list below for the top gift needs. Bring your gift to the shower UNWRAPPED. After we all admire your choice, we will fill the Baby Bags provided by The Perinatal Council. These bags are delivered directly to the mothers. If you cannot attend, please consider sending a gift certificate for Target or Baby's R Us.

Gift List:
Diapers, baby wipes, bottles, clothing, bibs, blankets, crib sheets, baby towels and washcloths, pacifiers, toys, mother's bags, baby toiletries, anything you believe would help!