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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!  

Susan, Jean, Shannon, DuJuan, Gina, Paul, Mary Jean, Vanessa and Anne

As of January 1, 2018 our new address is: 1734 E. 63rd Street Suite 301 Kansas City MO 64110 We look forward to welcoming you in our new space. Susan, Jean, Shannon, DuJuan, Gina, Paul, Vanessa, Cristina and Anne

The Business Case for Breastfeeding Supporting breastfeeding employees is good for business. Employers who provide a supportive environment to help women continue breastfeeding after childbirth enjoy many proven benefits that directly affect their bottom line.  These include: Lower health care costs Lower turnover rates Lower absenteeism rates Higher employee productivity and morale Positive public relations […]