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.
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.
Meet Crystal, our new Administrative Assistant at Nurture KC! We're glad to have her on the team!
On April 19, we hosted our Community Baby Shower—a joyful day filled with games, gifts, food, and connection for expecting and new moms. The turnout was incredible, and we’re so grateful for the love and support shown to our families.
Special thanks to our amazing exhibitors and to our generous sponsors—the William G. McGowan Charitable Fund, University Health KC, and Newborns in Need of KC—for making this event possible.
READ MOREIn 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.
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.
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.