Kula Empowered vs MAMA.MS.GOV

Kula Empowered’s mobile application assists caregivers in discovering ways to speak with their child about how to stay safe physically, and emotionally. Kula Empowered focuses on bridging the gap between children and their caregivers by providing information and activities regarding body safety. Through consistent and developmentally appropriate messaging, the caregiver will be equipped with the tools to engage and communicate with their child about how to keep their bodies safe. The mobile application, Kula Empowered, was developed for parents and caregivers to learn about child development, along with social and peer influences their child will likely experience and how to address body safety topics in a developmentally appropriate way. Built by a parent, for parents, founder, Dr. Lauren Hodges, believes that parents can prevent abuse by educating their children through discussions and conversations regarding their bodies, their relationships, and how to keep themselves safe and secure.

Mississippi Access to Maternal Assistance (MAMA) is an app that connects women and families to the countless public and private resources available in the state. Whether you’re a mother-to-be or a mother of three, MAMA.MS.GOV can help you quickly access health care services, infant essentials, clothing, food, shelter, financial assistance, childcare, jobs, education, legal aid, adoption services and more. Remember, Mama, you can do this – and you are not alone!