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Nurture KC

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 […]

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In 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 […]

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🌟 Join Our Team at Nurture KC! 🌟 We’re hiring an Administrative Assistant to support our mission of improving the health and well-being of Kansas City families! If you’re organized and passionate about making a difference, we want to hear from you.

✨ Office management and staff support

✨ Membership and database management

✨ Accounting support

This position is 32 hours per week and offers a salary range of $40,000–$45,000 annually. Learn more about this opportunity here: https://indeedhi.re/41L3Lzj

Ready to Apply? Send your salary requirements, resume and cover letter to info@nurturekc.org.

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Nurture KC Executive Director, Tracy Russell, spoke in Topeka last week before the Senate Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee on behalf of Paid Leave for All Kansans. Providing parents with paid leave after the birth or adoption of a child is vital to thriving children. With her are Brenda Bandy, (Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition Inc.), Jan Marrs (Mize CPAs), and Kari Rinker (American Heart Association).

Pictured in front of the newly unveiled mural honoring women’s suffrage at the Topeka Capitol.

Together, we’re advocating for policies that prioritize family well-being.

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Congratulations to the winners of Nurture KC’s 2024 Safe Sleep Contest!

In recognition of Safe Sleep Awareness Month, we invited our Healthy Start families to share photos of their little ones practicing the ABCs of safe sleep:

• Alone – Baby should sleep alone, in a separate space
• Back – It’s safest to put babies to sleep on their backs
• Crib – Babies should always sleep in an empty crib or pack n’ play

Each winner received a $50 gift card.

Thank you to everyone who participated and promoted safe sleep practices!

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Nurture KC was thrilled to host the Healthy Start 2024 Graduation, honoring 30 amazing children who reached 18 months of age through the support of our program. The event on October 5th featured a ceremony, lunch, and fun activities for participating families.

Since 1997, Healthy Start has been a key resource for maternal and child health, serving 223 children in 2023 and 161 children so far in 2024. As these graduates transition out, we’re connecting families to Promise1000 – Home Visiting Collective 1000 for continued support up to age 5.

Congratulations to all our graduates and families!

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