Celebrating Working Families

Showing Up Shapes Futures

June 26, 2025

Celebrating Working Families

August 29, 2025

As summer comes to an end, families everywhere are preparing for a new school year – backpacks filled with supplies, new routines taking shape, and families preparing for what’s next. This back to school season is about laying the foundation for children to thrive and, for the families we serve, this season can bring both excitement and challenges. At Power of Two, we’re walking alongside caregivers through each of these moments, celebrating their resilience and supporting their children’s bright futures.

Honoring Working Families this Labor Day

Labor Day is more than a final long weekend to close out summer – it’s a moment to recognize the dedication and resilience of working families. At Power of Two, we see every day how caregivers balance jobs, responsibilities at home, and the great task of raising the next generation. Their work is a labor of love that strengthens not only their families, but our communities as a whole.

This month, we’re shining a light on a few of those caregivers whose commitment inspires us daily. We invite you to join us in celebrating the heart and strength of working families everywhere:

Jessica Jimenez:

Jessica Jimenez is a family support worker at a Bronx school and mom to a two-year-old son, Princeton. When Power of Two connected with her school, she decided to join the ABC program both to strengthen her own bond at home and to better serve families at work. Through weekly coaching sessions, Jessica discovered the value of patience and letting her child take the lead. Everyday activities like making pancakes or reading stories became chances for Princeton to explore and imagine, while Jessica learned to step back and support his growth. “Coming from somebody that didn’t grow up bonding with their parents, having that relationship with my son means a lot to me,” she shared. Her journey is a powerful reminder of the labor parents put into nurturing love, imagination, and resilience in the next generation.

Lenis Ramos:

Lenis Ramos first joined Power of Two in 2018 through her participation in the ABC program with her firstborn. The tools and encouragement she received transformed her parenting and strengthened her mental health, inspiring her to become a parent coach. Lenis is now a mom of two and a part of our engagement team. Originally from Puerto Rico, Lenis knows the challenges of raising children away from extended family while balancing work and home life. She and her husband approach parenting as a team, ensuring their kids always feel supported. Today, Lenis gives back by offering other caregivers the same guidance and empathy that once made a difference in her own journey.

Rachel Greenburg Geller:

Rachel Greenburg Geller is the Senior Director of Volunteers & Strategic Partnerships at Minds Matter NYC — and mom to a 4-year-old and a 4-month-old. A trained social worker with more than a decade of experience in community engagement, policy, and partnerships, Rachel has dedicated her career to strengthening families and communities. She brings that same passion home, where her own journey as a caregiver has deepened her commitment to early childhood education and supporting parents. Beyond her career and family, Rachel gives back as a volunteer coach with Figure Skating in Harlem, and was recently featured in a Disney+ series. As one of the hosts of Power of Two’s 2025 Family Party and Fundraiser this past spring, she played a critical role in the outreach and planning of our event.

What We’re Reading: Nearly 60% of New Mothers Miss Essential Postpartum Follow-Up Care

A recent study by Cedar Gate Technologies, drawing from its National Healthcare Benchmark Database of millions of commercially insured individuals, found a concerning gap in postpartum care: almost 57% of women fail to to attend a postpartum follow-up visit within the first few weeks of childbirth. The gap is most pronounced among younger mothers aged 21-24, with 60.85% of them skipping this critical check-up. These postpartum visits are vital. They help identify and address serious and often silent health issues—such as postpartum depression, bleeding, infections, hypertension or preeclampsia, breastfeeding challenges, and the need for nutrition support or contraception counseling. Barriers like age, access to care, and competing responsibilities make it harder for many families to get the support they need during this important season of transition

Read more here: GlobeNewswire by Notified