Posts in 'Support Parents, Families, and Communities'

Cribs for Kids
Cribs for Kids provides safe sleep education and cribs for Philadelphia and some* Delaware County families who are otherwise unable to afford one and...
Updates
Montco Mamas: An Interview with Jamiylah and Tanizah
Maternity Care Coalition is proud to be a part of Montgomery County’s initiative, Montco Mamas. The program was founded after Montgomery County Early...
October 23, 2023
In the Press
MCC Receives $3 Million in Grant Funding From Philanthropist, Mackenzie Scott
Article from 6ABC News PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- According to a new report by the CDC, during the pandemic, more women died during pregnancy or within...
April 13, 2023
Family Stories
Diego's Story
MCC’s Fatherhood Initiative believes that each father and father-figure should be equipped with the knowledge and support they need to play a vital...
October 11, 2022
Updates
A Message From Marianne
Dear MCC Community, I continue to be astounded by the extraordinary work of Maternity Care Coalition (MCC). Since our founding over 40 years ago, MCC...
September 1, 2022
Updates
Commissioner Valerie Arkoosh Visits MCC
Recently, MCC had the pleasure of educating Commissioner Valerie Arkoosh about the work that our Programs staff does on a daily basis. Our...
July 1, 2022
Family Stories
Bibi's Story
For so many, the early days and years of being a parent do not come easily. This season of life can be fraught with challenges that lead parents to...
June 7, 2022
Parents playing in garden with kid
News
MCC Receives GroMoreGood Garden Grant
Maternity Care Coalition’s Early Head Start program was recently awarded with the GroMore Garden Grant from the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation. This...
April 6, 2022
Family Stories
Comfort Despite Distance, Ivy's Story
Ivy was nine months pregnant and living in a shelter when the COVID-19 pandemic began. With three children — soon to be four — she feared for her...
September 8, 2021
In the Press
The Philadelphia Inquirer: Meet Montco Mamas, a New Initiative Fighting the Racial Disparities in Infant Mortality
The program is working to improve the health and well-being of Montgomery County-based Black pregnant women, infants, and their families.Infant...
February 25, 2021