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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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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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What happens when a major maternity unit closes?

August 18, 2025

The upcoming closure of maternity services at HCA Research Medical Center on September 8 could deepen racial disparities in maternal health and limit care for Kansas City families.

Our Chief Executive Officer, Tracy Russell, and a Healthy Start mom who delivered at Research discussed the impact with Cody Holyoke on KMBC 9’s Heart of the Matter.

Watch the full story here: http://bit.ly/46XaJEA

August 4, 2025

Join Nurture KC CEO Tracy Russell, Kansas lobbyist Sean Gatewood, and Community Engagement Director Ahkeya Howard as they unpack the 2025 legislative sessions in Kansas and Missouri and share key federal updates that could impact families across our region. Tune in for an insightful conversation at the intersection of policy and public health. You won’t want to miss it!

Listen now: https://youtu.be/bBDZGu8KiBg

July 24, 2025

We’re excited to welcome Derek Braun to the Nurture KC Board of Directors. Derek brings expertise in finance and economics, with degrees from Park University and the University of Sussex. He leads financial strategy at FairWave Specialty Coffee and is a Chartered Financial Analyst. Outside of work, he enjoys trail running, photography, and exploring local coffee shops.

View our full 2025–26 Board of Directors here: https://nurturekc.org/about-us/team/

July 9, 2025

Nurture KC is at the forefront of working through coalitions to bring about policy change for the families we serve. We are thrilled to share that Nurture KC is one of 51 organizations selected for funding by the Health Forward Foundation, which will be utilized for the work of the Paid Leave for All Kansans Coalition, an effort to ensure that Kansas workers get paid parental leave and other types of leave that supports all families. Thank you, Health Forward, for believing in our work and helping us create lasting impact! To learn more, click here.

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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