Patience Mushipe-Mukelabai
Durham County Cooperative Extension- Welcome Baby Program
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Patience Mushipe-Mukelabai, MPH
Program Manager, Welcome Baby Program, Durham Cooperative Extension
Patience Mushipe-Mukelabai is a highly experienced family support and early childhood leader with over 17 years of dedicated service to families in Durham County, North Carolina. She currently manages the Welcome Baby Program, overseeing services that reach more than 3,000 families annually. Her work focuses on whole-family engagement, culturally responsive programming, and cross-sector collaboration, all aimed at strengthening family systems and promoting child well-being.
Patience has pioneered innovative initiatives to engage fathers of all backgrounds, including a multi-week workshop series designed to help fathers nurture, connect with their children, and navigate the challenges of parenting. She also led the program’s rapid adaptation during the COVID-19 pandemic, shifting services online while ensuring families continued to receive critical support, such as parenting education, diapers, and formula.
In August 2025, she was recognized as a Heroic Hands Local Hero by the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners for her outstanding leadership and commitment to community service. Her expertise bridges public health, early childhood, and community-based services, creating inclusive, equitable, and responsive programs that help every family member thrive.
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Fatherhood and Family Systems: Strengthening Whole Family Well-Being
Strong families are built when every member especially fathers, has a meaningful role in a supportive system. This workshop explores how policies, programs, and professionals can work together to strengthen the full family unit. Participants will learn how to integrate father engagement strategies into family support and public health programs while promoting equitable access, collaboration, and sustainability.
We will examine how public health, early childhood education, and community-based services can align efforts to meet the evolving needs of families recognizing fathers as vital partners in children’s growth, emotional security, and community well-being.
Patience Mushipe-Mukelabai
Durham County Cooperative Extension- Welcome Baby Program
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