FAMILY PORTAL
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.
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.
LATEST NEWS
VIEW ALL POSTSYES to extending postpartum Medicaid coverage
January 13, 2022
Nurture KC enthusiastically supports Senate Bill 639 and Senate Bill 698 as a critical first step in addressing the maternal health crisis that exists in Missouri, particularly for Black mothers. The legislation extends postpartum coverage in Medicaid to one year. Enacting SB 639 and SB 698 recognizes the importance of women’s health outside the narrow window of pregnancy and delivery. The bipartisan support for improving maternal health signals a universal commitment in Missouri to take action against unacceptable rates of maternal morbidity and mortality. This is a health equity issue as Black mothers experience mortality at a rate that is 4 times that of White mothers. Missouri currently ranks 42nd in the nation in maternal mortality. It is estimated that 80% of these deaths are preventable.
Click "read more" to see the full written testimony supporting these bills submitted by Tracy Russell, Executive Director, Nurture KC.
Nurture KC’s Legislative Priorities for 2022
January 13, 2022
Nurture KC advocates for government legislation to improve the health of local families in KC, as it also impacts the families we serve through our Healthy Start program. The organization's legislative priorities for 2022 include: 1) Extend Medicaid Postpartum Coverage to One Year, 2) Protect and Prioritize Immunization, and 3) Stay Involved in Emerging Issues Impacting Our Families (such as the Food Tax Elimination in Kansas and the Right to Counsel Ordinance in KC, MO). This ordinance ensures tenants facing eviction have a right to an attorney at no cost.
READ MOREInterested in joining our Board?
January 12, 2022
Do you have a passion for improving infant and maternal health in Kansas City? Please consider joining the Board of Directors at Nurture KC! The Board meets quarterly, provides strategic input for the organization, monitors finances and program performance, helps develop policies and procedures, and acts as a positive spokesperson for our mission whenever possible. To learn more and apply, access this Prospective Board of Directors Packet. We thank you for your time and consideration.
See our December 2021 recap
December 31, 2021
What a year! Access our December 2021 Recap to learn: 💥 How we served our Healthy Start families this year (675 participants) 💥 Why we were honored by Happy Bottoms 💥 Our Giving Tuesday fundraising results 💥 Why we're partnering with Associated Humanity 💥 How we can improve maternal health in KS and MO
READ MOREWant to learn more about Nurture KC?
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Nurture KC Overview
Descripcion general de Nurture KC
Membership in Nurture KC gives you access to the latest information on infant and maternal health through our MEMBERS only web page.
Phone: (816) 283-6242 • Email: info@nurturekc.org
2020 Audit Report : Form 990 : Client Grievance Policy