Posts in 'Parenting'

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Our Impact in 2023

As the Research and Evaluation team, we view ourselves as a bridge to bring the community voice into research. By working closely with programs staff...

November 29, 2023

Cribs for Kids provides safe sleep education and cribs for Philadelphia and some* Delaware County families who are otherwise unable to afford one and...

Safe Sleep Guidelines More than 3500 infants die each year in the United States from sleep-related deaths. These deaths include sudden unexpected...

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

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...

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...

September 16, 2021

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

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Vogue: A New Exhibition in Philadelphia Examines the Hidden Histories of Reproduction

"One key partner was the Philadelphia-based Maternity Care Coalition (MCC). For 40 years, MCC has served the maternal and early childhood needs of...