HopeStar Foundation

06/03/2025

This recent Health Affairs Forefront article highlights the Nurture North Carolina initiative as a model for addressing the critical need to rebuild trust between women and the health care system.

Rebuilding trust between women and the health care system is critical to address the root causes that have led us where we are.

06/03/2025

It is an honor to be recognized by Chief Justice Paul Newby as I received the Chief Justice's Friend of the Court Award.

It is a privilege to serve as a member of the Chief Justice's Task Force on ACEs-Informed Courts. The HopeStar Foundation continues to advocate for increased investment in judicial training and impactful system change within the N.C. court system.

04/11/2023

Access to community-based doulas promotes healthier and more equitable infant birth outcomes, maternal and child health, and nurturing and responsive parenting.

02/14/2023

Welcome to our foundation’s new name and logo. Each layer of our sun’s rays represents our 4 core values of Honesty, Optimism, Respect, and Knowledge that guide our work to ensure the well-being of all moms & babies in North Carolina. Find out more from our President, Liz Star: https://bit.ly/40S1yQd

We want to thank our amazing partner, AdrialDesigns.com for all the creativity and guidance in creating our new logo!