Maternity Care Coalition

What a year! These are some numbers and outcomes we are proud of. They demonstrate a substantial impact on key areas. Learn more about what MCC accomplished in 2022: loom.ly/-s4IA9c Support our work so we can serve more families in 2023: loom.ly/MdWU06c

One of the best investments we can make for families is #MIECHV funded home visiting. Thank you to the U.S. House for passing the bipartisan Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022 (H.R. 8876) #HomeVisitingWorks

The U.S. House votes today on the bipartisan Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022 (H.R. 8876). Please pass this bill and expand the #MIECHV home visiting program before it expires on December 16th. #HomeVisitingWorks

Last Call for Family Gift Connection! There are just two days left to participate in MCC’s annual donation drive Family Gift Connection. Take a moment to provide MCC families with essential material support: loom.ly/z7qy2qk The deadline to participate is November 30th.

"Being a mom is a hard job, but we can do it.” - Bibi, Mom to Manha and Zaviyar & MCC Client Bibi found MCC looking for support, community, and resources. Read Bibi's story: loom.ly/-s4IA9c Make a donation today to support more parents like Bibi: loom.ly/MdWU06c

This Holiday Season, MCC is thankful for our community, donors, and staff! We wish all a peaceful weekend surrounded by loved ones.

Join Early Head Start’s (EHS) growing team in Philadelphia and Montgomery County! We are searching for Teachers, Bi-lingual Case Managers, and Parent Engagement Associates. Join the MCC team to promote healthy growth and shape bright futures: bit.ly/JOIN-EHS

Join MCC’s Free Virtual Parenting Group! The discussion-based 12-week series teaches you to manage stress, support your children’s developmental needs, help your children handle their emotions, and learn positive discipline approaches. To register, visit: loom.ly/USIVKNg

On October 28th, MCC’s Candy Hagamin, Brittany Welding, Gennie Vital, Tamika Jones-Nwalipenja, and Kayesha Willis spent the day discussing MCC’s work and mission with @nationalbar members. In total, the NBA raised $6,038, directly supporting the families we work with daily.

2022 was a year marked by our continued work toward equity and justice here at Maternity Care Coalition. Read about it in Marianne's annual letter: loom.ly/rezdWPY

Funding for MIECHV expires in less than a month. MIECHV supports voluntary, evidence-based home visiting programs to ensure critical services and support are provided to pregnant and parenting families. MCC supports the immediate reauthorization and increased budget for MIECHV.

Thank you, @RepSmucker for cosponsoring #HR8876 - The Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022! The bill, with bipartisan support, reauthorizes #MIECHV and increases federal investment over 5 years. #HomeVisitingWorks

The 2022 @MarchofDimes Report Card indicates the maternal and infant health crisis is worsening. MCC will continue to advocate for Black mothers and birthing individuals to ensure a better future for all Philadelphia families. View the report card here: loom.ly/jvXouNk

Last year, we provided crucial supplies to over 525 children! Support children and families in Southeastern Pennsylvania by providing essential materials. The deadline to participate in Family Gift Connection is Wednesday, November 30th: loom.ly/z7qy2qk

MCC is proud to announce that we are among the ten award winners of the First-Ever Behavioral Health and Innovation Challenge Grant, hosted by @HHSGov and through @samhsagov. For this honor, MCC is grateful to HHS, SAMHSA, and our MOMobile® Rapid Engagement Program (MRE).

Maternity Care Coalition denounces any act or belief that minimizes religious and cultural freedom and the right for any person or community to practice their religion peacefully. @ADL is a resource to support Jewish communities.

Finally, Samia emphasized that "MCC stands with members of City Council in our continued efforts to create a landscape of bold, holistic, and intersectional policy responses to protect our reproductive freedoms."

"Their research found that Black Women would be most significantly impacted. Unwanted pregnancies are also associated with preterm birth and low birth weight, which are leading causes of infant mortality," testifies Samia.

Today, MCC's Associate Vice President of Programs, Samia Bristow, discusses abortion in the context of maternal and child health. It is one of many reproductive health services that should be safe and accessible to all parenting families. Follow along for Samia's testimony.

"MCC believes in an equitable and just future for all families and is committed to challenging the structures that create barriers to equity," notes Samia. "I am honored to speak on behalf of MCC in favor of this package of bills that protect our reproductive rights."