Connector. Protector. Activator.

January 2025 Newsletter

It feels like yesterday that we started on this evolutionary journey with each of you to serve as your Connector, Protector and Activator in the maternal and child health space. It has been like any other journey, full of twists and turns, sometimes smooth, other times bumpy but still pushing forward to our destination of infant and maternal vitality.

2025 is going to be a year of action. Over the next few years, we have to be intentional with our advocacy work to protect all of our families during their pregnancy and parenting journey.. . .  Read more

First Year Cleveland maintains it a priority to identify and implement key strategies that will support full-term pregnancies through an equity lens.

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Understanding that every family deserves to celebrate their baby’s first birthday, we must address the needs of communities and populations at greatest risk first.

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First Year Cleveland (FYC) is a community movement dedicated to helping all babies celebrate their first birthdays. Learn more

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lnfant mortality is defined as the number of deaths in children under age one and is a key indicator of the overall health of a region. Learn more

Safe Sleep

In Cuyahoga County, every breath a baby takes is a testament to the preciousness of life and the unwavering commitment of our community to safeguard our future. Learn more

Advocacy and Public Policy

We work in partnership with communities to identify and advocate for policy and system changes centered in racial and social justice to ensure equity and accountability to support infant vitality. Learn more

Sponsorships & Grants

First Year Cleveland provides direct funding to local organizations and care providers that know best what their communities need. Learn more

Partnerships

Our community is rich with talented, passionate individuals and organizations working together to make an impact. If you support healthy families in Cuyahoga County, you are an FYC partner. Learn more

Maternal and infant health is determined by more than medical care and genetics. Social determinants of health – the social, economic, and environmental factors that health outcomes – have a significant impact on infant mortality rates.