Nurture KC Receives 2026 Capacity Building Award

April 28, 2026

Nurture KC is honored to be selected as a 2026 Capacity Building Award recipient by the Children’s Services Fund of Jackson County.

This investment strengthens our ability to serve families and helps ensure children across our community have the support they need to thrive. We’re grateful to CSF for their continued commitment to building strong partner organizations and healthier communities.

New Podcast Episode: Paid Family and Medical Leave

March 31, 2026

In the latest episode of the Nurture KC News Podcast, CEO Tracy Russell is joined by Brenda Bandy and Brian Huston of the Paid Leave for Working Kansans Coalition to discuss the current landscape of Paid Family and Medical Leave in Kansas, along with a national overview. The conversation highlights key developments and what they mean for families and communities.

🔗 Listen here: https://bit.ly/3Ob2LAC

Nurture KC Group Education Series – Register Now!

February 11, 2026

Join Nurture KC for a series of group education sessions.

First session: 2/25/26 at 1:30pm - Protecting Your Sexual Health (virtual). Learn basic information on STIs and contraception that can protect your reproductive health.

Upcoming topics include: Home Buying 101, Adding Produce to Your Diet, Co-Parenting Successfully, Soft Parenting During Hard Times, Count the Kicks, and Family Financial Literacy. (Dates and times TBD)

Must register to attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/raMyuo-GQiWGtBShaLF2Pw#/registration

Register, fully attend and evaluate (4) sessions for a $50 Walmart gift card. Register, fully attend and evaluate all (6) for a chance to win an additional $100 Walmart gift card (4 random winners picked).

Nurture KC Announces New Healthy Start Baby App

February 2, 2026

We're excited to announce the launch of the Healthy Start Baby App, a new digital resource supporting families enrolled in Nurture KC’s Healthy Start program across the Kansas City metro area.

The free app provides accessible pregnancy and infant health education, helpful tools, and connections to trusted resources - supporting families from pregnancy through early childhood. This initiative is fully funded by a grant from the parent foundation of Healthy Blue in Missouri, reflecting a shared commitment to advancing health equity and improving outcomes for families.

Read more HERE.