Posts in 'Parenting'

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...

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

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

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...

Acting Senator Meg Snead Visits Maternity Care Coalition

Last week, MCC had the pleasure of hosting the Department of Human Services (DHS) Acting Secretary, Meg Snead, to speak about Medicaid postpartum...

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...

Reflecting on the Importance of the Expanded Child Tax Credit

MCC has been working diligently to advocate for the needs of families eligible for the child tax credit by raising awareness and supporting families...

October 1, 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...