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Are you pregnant and seeking help or services? Know someone who is? Learn about our Healthy Start program and access information on breastfeeding, immunizations, safe sleep habits for infants and more.

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PARTNER PORTAL

For our KC metro community members and organizations lending their expertise: Access information about our Healthy Start program, FIMR, MAIC, PICH, Safe Kids and more.

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Black Maternal Health Week – April 11-17

April 14, 2025

In recognition of Black Maternal Health Week 2025, Nurture KC is honoring legacies, fostering healing, and advocating for collective action to advance Black maternal health. We believe every Black mother deserves equitable, culturally affirming care and community-led solutions that create lasting change. As part of this year’s observance, Nurture KC staff have shared their own Healing Legacies - personal reflections that highlight the importance of advocacy in strengthening Black maternal health. Join us in supporting policies and practices that uplift Black mothers, families, and communities.

April 8, 2025

Nurture KC CEO Tracy Russell addresses the Trump administration’s vaccine funding cuts and their impact on Kansas City. Read the article to learn more.

Trump cuts KC vaccine funding as measles spreads in Kansas. ‘No rational reason’

April 4, 2025

Take a moment to read this article in the Kansas City Star on vaccines written by our CEO, Tracy Russell.

As measles cases rage, Kansas lawmakers quietly make it easier to opt out of vaccines

March 7, 2025

🌟 Join Our Team at Nurture KC! 🌟 We're hiring an Administrative Assistant to support our mission of improving the health and well-being of Kansas City families! If you're organized and passionate about making a difference, we want to hear from you.

✨ Office management and staff support

✨ Membership and database management

✨ Accounting support

This position is 32 hours per week and offers a salary range of $40,000–$45,000 annually. Learn more about this opportunity here: https://indeedhi.re/41L3Lzj

Ready to Apply? Send your salary requirements, resume and cover letter to info@nurturekc.org.

Nurture KC has released its Kansas City, MO FIMR 20th Anniversary Report, highlighting two decades of work to reduce infant mortality and racial disparities. The report showcases key initiatives in safe sleep, prenatal care, and family support.

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