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National Heatstroke Awareness Day is July 31, 2018. Heatstroke tragedy can happen to any family. Be prepared to prevent it. Follow these tips to protect your child. Share them with family and friends so they understand the danger, too. Together, we can stop vehicular heatstroke deaths. Look Before You Lock. Get into the routine of […]

The Kansas City Safe Haven for Newborns Coalition made it a goal this year to secure proclamations from both states, Kansas and Missouri. Governors Eric Greitens (MO) and Jeff Colyer (KS) signed the proclamations, making Thursday, April 5, 2018, the first Safe Haven for Newborns Day statewide. This helps to spread awareness that Safe Haven […]

Your valuable financial and in-kind support helps us continue our many programs and activities. Heart-felt thanks to the following individual members and organizational partners joining or renewing their membership during the period of January – February – March, 2018. Please let us know of any errors or omissions. We appreciate you! New Individual Members: Sarah Czech, […]

April 2018 Dear friends of MCHC, I can’t believe this is my last letter to you as chair of the board. Time has really flown, and I am going to miss getting to bang the gavel and call meetings to order! As many of you know, I (like many women across the world) am extremely […]

Thousands of Kansas Citians joined together in wearing blue on Friday, April 6, Wear Blue Day to help spread awareness about child abuse. Abuse and neglect can have devastating effects — especially in the early years when children’s young brains are developing the most rapidly. You can prevent abuse and neglect by helping others understand […]

Safe Haven for Newborns Coalition of Greater Kansas City 3 mins ·  Today is Safe Haven for Newborns Day and this year, the governors of both MISSOURI and KANSAS have issued proclamations! Thanks, Governor Eric Greitens (MO) and Jeff Colyer (KS)! In addition, the cities of Kansas City, Missouri, Independence, Missouriand Shawnee, Kansas also proclaimed today, April 5, 2018 as […]

Position Title:   Coalition Coordinator, Mother & Child Health Coalition Position Summary: The Coalition Coordinator is responsible for day-to-day coordination of activities for Mother & Child Health Coalition (MCHC) committees and task forces.  This position works with committees, programs, and staff to fulfill MCHC’s mission and to enhance the organization’s collective impact by engaging the […]

Wearing BLUE in Kansas City for child abuse prevention – Friday, April 6! April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and child advocacy groups are gearing up for lots of special events during the month. The Kansas City Star will publish a calendar of all these events on Saturday, March 26th. Buy and paper and support […]

Safe Kids Kansas Offers Safety Tips for Severe Weather Awareness Week  Topeka — While the threat of severe weather in Kansas is year-round, March 5-9 is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Kansas, and a good opportunity to discuss the importance of emergency preparedness with your family. In 2017, the National Weather Service reported about 60 […]