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March 2025 Newsletter
Like many of you, First Year Cleveland is working diligently to navigate all the changes that seem to be coming at us at the speed of light. We share the pressure that everyone is feeling to protect our work, our communities, and families.
When it feels like everything is out of control, I encourage each of you to focus on what you can control–your passion, your relationships, and most importantly your voice. . . 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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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 to support infant vitality. Learn more
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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.