We’re Hiring!
Do you have a heart for serving families and strengthening our community? Join our KC Healthy Start team as a Community Health Worker and help support pregnant women and families on their journey to healthy beginnings.
Apply today: https://bit.ly/44D3XBH
We’re hiring! Nurture KC is seeking an Administrative Assistant.
Position Details:
• 32 hours per week (Fridays off)
• Eligible for full benefits
• $45,000 annual salary
Please submit a cover letter and resume to info@nurturekc.org by Friday, January 16.
View the full job description here: Admin Assist 1-26
October is Safe Sleep Awareness Month, and our latest Nurture KC News podcast breaks down the do’s and don’ts of infant safe sleep. CEO Tracy Russell, Healthy Start Program Director Shannon, and Community Health Worker Marisol share their expertise and practical tips to help caregivers create the safest sleep environment for babies.
Tune in to learn how small changes can make a big difference.
Watch and listen here: https://youtu.be/aXIjKtlK41k
Protect yourself and your loved ones this flu season! Nurture KC is offering free flu vaccines for ages 6 and up at locations across the KC metro. Stay healthy and help our community stay strong. View dates and locations HERE.
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
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
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/
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 […]
Nurture KC is offering a FREE Basic Life Savings Skill class at North Kansas City Hospital. Learn important skills that can help keep your family and you community safe! Class size is very limited, must register to attend. Drinks and snacks will be provided. If you have any questions please contact Shannon Williams at SWilliams@NurtureKC.org. […]
Meet Crystal, our new Administrative Assistant at Nurture KC! We’re glad to have her on the team!
