Nurture KC

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 […]

ABC World News Tonight (3/2) reported the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released data showing that nationally, 17 more children have died due to flu-related illnesses this season, bringing the total to 114. ABC added, “More than the past two years, and we’re still in this.” The CBS Evening News (3/2) reported […]

 Job Summary- The CHW is responsible for the care coordination and case management of families enrolled in the Kansas City Healthy Start Initiative.  Responsibilities and Duties Enrolls and case manages yearly, at least 50 pregnant or postpartum women and their infants up to two years of age, and their families, using a home-visiting model Assists […]

We are very sorry for any inconvenience but we are obliged to cancel this meeting. The program will be presented at the July 27 Quarterly meeting instead.  ———————————————————————- Nationally and locally, there has been an increase in mental health problems in children and adolescents. Today, one in 5 children and adolescents have a mental health […]

Save the date for the MAIC Quarterly Membership meeting: Wednesday, March 7 11:30 a.m.  – 1:00 p.m. Arts & Heritage Center 8788 Metcalf Overland Park, KS Lunch will be provided. Registration will be opening soon!