Nurture KC

04/28/2026

We’re honored to be selected as a 2026 Capacity Building Award recipient by Children's Services Fund of Jackson County.

This investment strengthens our ability to serve families and helps ensure children across our community have the support they need to thrive.

Thank you to CSF for your commitment to building stronger partners and healthier communities.

04/23/2026

It’s Infant Immunization Awareness Week—a time to recognize the important role vaccines play in protecting babies early in life.

At Nurture KC, we connect families to trusted information, resources and care to support a healthy start from day one.

Learn more: https://nurturekc.org/

04/22/2026

Our April Newsletter is now available!

Catch up on our latest advocacy efforts, highlights from our recent community baby shower, and more updates from Nurture KC.

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Email from Nurture KC See our latest news! April 2026 Update Rooted in Justice and Joy is this year’s theme for Black Maternal Health Week which began on April 11. It is no coincidence that Nurture KC

04/21/2026

Nurture KC staff recently gathered at Powell Gardens for a team-building outing focused on connection, collaboration, and a chance to recharge together. 🌸

Strong teams help us better serve families and our community every day.

04/17/2026

Congratulations to Ellysia Dunn, KCHSI Participant of the Year! 🎉

Ellysia is a mom of two, a student pursuing her degree in Criminal Justice and Criminology, and a strong advocate for families in our community. As Community Consortium Co-Chair, she brings lived experience to the table and was recently selected to represent Missouri in the national Strolling Thunder initiative.

We’re proud to celebrate her leadership and impact!

04/15/2026

🐣 Nurture KC hosted our Welcome New Peeps baby shower this past weekend, bringing together 37 families - totaling more than 100 people - to celebrate motherhood and support growing families.

Guests enjoyed food and activities, and connected with local organizations and services that support healthier pregnancies and better outcomes for babies. It was a wonderful event, and we were happy to bring families and resources together. 💙

04/14/2026

Don’t miss this Access Health News interview featuring our CEO Tracy Russell on advocacy for Black mothers and families. Read the article ➡ https://bit.ly/4vteKKO

Nurture KC works with more than 200 community partners to improve the health of moms, infants and families in metro Kansas City.

04/13/2026

In our community, Black families continue to face higher risks during pregnancy and birth due to systemic barriers, gaps in access, and inequities in care. These outcomes are not inevitable. They are preventable.

Black Maternal Health Week is a time to recognize both the urgency and the opportunity to do better for Black mothers and babies.

At Nurture KC, we’re working every day to change this through our Healthy Start program and advocacy that improves outcomes for families. From connecting moms to care and resources to providing doula support, education, and transportation, we meet families where they are so they can thrive.

Real change takes all of us.

➡️ Learn more: https://nurturekc.org/solutions/

Nurture KC works with more than 200 community partners to improve the health of moms, infants and families in metro Kansas City.

04/07/2026

We’re proud to share that two of our Healthy Start moms have been selected to represent Missouri and Kansas in the ZERO TO THREE Strolling Thunder Project.

Through this national initiative, families are trained to speak with lawmakers and will travel to Washington, DC to share their personal experiences with Congress—helping drive policy change on issues like child care, early learning, health, mental health, and economic stability, while highlighting the importance of support for families.

Ellysia Dunn, a current Healthy Start participant, will represent Missouri. A mom of two young daughters and a student pursuing her degree in Criminal Justice and Criminology, Ellysia also serves as Community Consortium Co-Chair, representing families with lived experience.

Davinya Hinojosa, a Healthy Start graduate, will represent Kansas. A dedicated mother of five and active community member, Davinya is passionate about early intervention and the programs that support families like hers.

We’re honored to support them as they help shape policies that impact families across the country.

04/02/2026

Our 2025 Annual Report is now available!

See the impact we’re making to reduce infant mortality and support healthier families across Kansas City.

👉 View the full report: https://bit.ly/4rUShmP

Nurture KC works with more than 200 community partners to improve the health of moms, infants and families in metro Kansas City.

03/31/2026

🎙️ New Podcast Episode: Paid Family and Medical Leave

In this episode of the Nurture KC News Podcast, CEO Tracy Russell is joined by Brenda Bandy and Brian Huston of the Paid Leave for Working Kansans Coalition to discuss the current state of Paid Family and Medical Leave in Kansas, along with a national snapshot.

This conversation offers helpful insight into the issue and its impact on families and communities.

🔗 Listen here: https://bit.ly/3Ob2LAC

Nurture KC works with more than 200 community partners to improve the health of moms, infants and families in metro Kansas City.

03/30/2026

What does Healthy Blue Missouri’s support mean for Kansas City families? It means access to prenatal care, home visits, breastfeeding support, and vital resources for a strong start in life. 💙

Thanks to Healthy Blue, our Healthy Start families can thrive and so can our community.

Learn more about Healthy Start ➡️ https://nurturekc.org

Nurture KC works with more than 200 community partners to improve the health of moms, infants and families in metro Kansas City.