Maternity Care Coalition
Strengthening families, inspiring change.
Since 1980, Maternity Care Coalition has assisted more than 145,000 families throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania, focusing particularly on neighborhoods with high rates of poverty, infant mortality, health disparities, and changing immigration patterns. We know a family’s needs change as they go through the pregnancy and their child’s first years and we offer a range of services and programs for every step along the way.
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Join us this Friday for our Philadelphia Pop-Up! Drop in and receive information about MCC programs and services and receive FREE baby, menstrual, and sexual health supplies at our pop-up event.
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Last Monday, Our President and CEO represented MCC at The Ebony Canal film screening at the August Wilson Cultural Center alongside community leaders - Jada Shirriel, Rep. La'Tasha D. Mayes, Jenne Johns, Alexia Doumbouya , and film director Emmai Alaquiva.
The Ebony Canal is a vital documentary, narrated by Viola Davis, on Black infant mortality.
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We were thrilled to welcome the national Office of Head Start and the regional Office of Head Start to our Early Head Start (EHS) Center at our South Philadelphia location earlier today.
Our leadership team showed them around the center and gave the team an overview of MCC and our longstanding relationship with EHS. They even got to meet some of our amazing EHS children. Swipe through to see their big smiles!
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Maternity Care Coalition is hiring! Find a job you love, while making a difference.
We have open positions across the organization, including Director of Individual and Corporate Giving, Early Head Start Teacher, Parenting Education Specialist, and positions in direct service working with our families.
To learn more and see all our open positions, visit https://bit.ly/MCChiring
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Join us next week for our pop-ups in and !
Get connected to MCC resources and receive free baby and menstrual supplies.
We hope to see you there!
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Join us on Tuesday, July 16th, at our Pop-Up Event on North 22nd Street!
Get connected to MCC resources and receive free baby and menstrual supplies.
We hope to see you there!
Mornings with our Early Head Start (EHS) team are always exciting and filled with laughter!
You can join in the fun by becoming an Early Head Start Teacher or staff member. MCC's benefits package includes a $3,500 sign-on bonus for Early Head Start Teachers and a generous sign-on bonus for other EHS positions.
Staff receive three weeks of paid vacation, one week of paid Winter Break, ten paid holidays, sick time, and personal time. Staff are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and voluntary and supplemental life insurance through CIGNA, FSA, and Commuter benefit plans.
To learn more and join our team, visit https://bit.ly/MCChiring
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“We are hopeful that this investment will bring us one step closer to a future where all birthing people have better birth outcomes, live healthier lives, have greater access to high-quality and equitable services, and experience the joy of raising their children in a safer and more just Philadelphia,” - Marianne Fray
City Council Majority Leader Katherine Gilmore Richardson has announced an $8 million city investment to address Philadelphia’s Black maternal health crisis and expand paid parental leave for city employees.
We are excited about the impact this will have on Pennsylvania families!
Read the full article here: https://loom.ly/BCZ-Mnc
Councilmember, others rally to raise awareness on Black maternal health crisis City Council Majority Leader Katherine Gilmore Richardson has announced an $8 million city investment to address Philadelphia’s Black maternal health crisis and expand paid parental leave for city employees.
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Our Executive Vice President of Programs, Karen Pollack, was recently featured on an episode of Uplifme's Community Connections where she gave deeper insight into our programs and resources.
Watch the full clip here: https://loom.ly/7DmzngA
Community Connections Ep 7: Karen Pollack of Maternity Care Coalition In the latest episode of Community Connections, Uplifme's CEO, Katrina Pratt Roebuck, has a sits with Karen Pollack, Executive VP of Programs and Operations,...
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Paid family leave makes a difference in birthing people's and families' lives.
In 2012, Alana Griffin had no choice but to give up her home and move into a women’s shelter with her infant son, even though she was on maternity leave.
Situations like this happen far too often to families and birthing people. Passing the Pennsylvania paid family leave bill will ensure stability.
Read the full article here: https://loom.ly/Mq30zu8
The barriers to paid family leave in Pennsylvania How We Care 06.04.24
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Men especially fathers, need help too. Recognizing Men’s Mental Health and Father’s Day goes beyond a month and day long observance. It’s a lifelong fight for men and fathers to receive the safe space and place to air out their grievances without fear of being judged or silenced.
Avoiding Paternal Mental Health Issues can weaken father engagement and participation in families.
MCC's Fatherhood Initiative is designed to meet men, fathers and father-figures where they are and equip them with the tools necessary to liven each father’s parenting journey. To learn more about this initiative visit: https://loom.ly/ocScsNk
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There are 40 hours left to donate to help MCC support families in Pennsylvania and Delaware!
We look forward to taking flight with your support in the new fiscal year as we explore the theme, Raising Babies Who are Healthy, Growing, and Thriving and celebrating the joy of growing families.
Please join us by making your gift today: https://loom.ly/m2ZkLSw
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This Saturday, The Elevation Project will host its annual Run It Back Clean Slate Record Clearing Clinic and Men’s Health Fair at Fairmount Park, 49th & Parkside Avenue.
The event will provide free legal assistance from Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity (PLSE) and health resources to encourage men to take charge of their well-being.
We are excited to support this initiative and hope to see you there!
Learn more about the event here: https://loom.ly/VgAriow
Philadelphia's Elevation Project to Host Record Clearing Clinic and Men's Health Fair - MyChesCo PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Elevation Project, a Philadelphia-based organization dedicated to empowering fresh starts, will continue its community efforts on Saturday, June 29, 2024. From 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., …
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Today is the day! We hope to see you at our Bucks County Open House!
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Two more days until our Bucks County Open House!
This is the perfect opportunity to learn about Maternity Care Coalition (MCC) programs and services and connect with MCC staff, families, and community members and partners.
There will also be light refreshments, giveaways, and an exciting raffle!
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Save the date for the Bucks County Open House!
This is the perfect opportunity to learn about Maternity Care Coalition (MCC) programs and services and connect with MCC staff, families, and community members and partners.
There will also be light refreshments, giveaways, and an exciting raffle!
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Each week Your Radio Doctor highlights a that has dedicated their time to their community. Recently, our President and CEO, Marianne Fray, was featured as a Real Champion!
Listen to the full segment here: https://loom.ly/U8u70Fs
Your Real Champion®: “Maternity Care Coalition" - Your Radio Doctor Each week, we highlight the Real Champions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile to help others in their community.
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We hope to see you today at our community baby shower at Motivated Community Resource Center in Philadelphia!
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Pop into our Bucks County Open House to learn about Maternity Care Coalition (MCC) programs and services. This is the perfect opportunity to connect with MCC staff, families, and community members and partners.
There will also be light refreshments, giveaways, and an exciting raffle!
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Happy Juneteenth!
Juneteenth marks the historical day of liberation for African-Americans. As we celebrate this legacy of freedom and heritage, we are reminded of our continued fight for black families to freely and safely grow and raise their families.
How are you celebrating ?
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Pennsylvanians are one step closer to getting .
The , SB 580 advanced in the Senate today! We look forward to seeing be made possible in Pennsylvania soon. We, alongside our partners in the Family Care Coalition and our champions in the legislature, are fighting to the very end until is accessible to all Pennsylvanians.
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Pennsylvania U.S. Senator Bob Casey and other congressional Democrats have introduced the “Mamas First Act” bill to Congress.
This bill ensures Medicaid coverage for prenatal, delivery, and postpartum care by doulas, midwives, and tribal midwives. Doulas and midwives are an essential key to addressing the current maternal health crisis.
Read more about the bill here: https://loom.ly/JGsIqWs
Casey to introduce bill expanding Medicaid maternity care to include doulas and midwives • Pennsylvania Capital-Star The federal legislation follows the passage of a similar bill that passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to cover doula services.
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to our 2024 Celebrating Mothers Brunch!
Thank you to everyone who attended. We loved creating heartfelt memories with everyone while also raising awareness about the current state of maternal health for birthing people.
Flip through our Flickr to recollect all of your favorite memories from the brunch: https://loom.ly/pmZlPBU
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We worked with the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics on the impact of paid family leave. Paid family leave is essential for all families, especially those with babies in the neonatal intensive care unit.
Parental involvement during the baby’s NICU stay can affect the child’s long-term health and development. Parental stress can also impact a child’s health. Paid family leave allows NICU parents to spend valuable time with their babies but also gives them time to cope with the emotional challenges and stress.
Read the full article here: https://loom.ly/wcwJrhI
Lack of paid family leave in Pennsylvania forces many mothers to forgo critical bonding time to ensure financial stability Nearly 1 in 4 employed moms return to work within 10 days of giving birth due to financial constraints, a new report shows.
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Join us next week for our pop-ups in and ! Come get connected to MCC resources and supplies. We hope to see you there!
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We can't wait to see you on Saturday at Mill Creek Elementary School from 11 A.M. - 2 P.M.
The event will feature:
- Bucks County organizations and resources
- Free COVID-19, RSV, pneumonia, and Tdap vaccines from Eric's Rx Shoppe
- Children's activities
- Performances by Two of a Kind
--- 11:30 A.M.
--- 1:00 P.M.
- A FREE to enter raffle with prizes from:
--- Chick-fil-A Oxford Valley Road
--- Pretty Bird Coffee / Vault Brewing Co.
--- Richman's Ice Cream
--- Jake's Eatery
--- Yardley Ice House
--- Silly Spoons LLC Warrington
--- Penn Cinema
--- Hops/Scotch
--- Thunderbird Lanes (Warminster)
--- Lily's Chocolate Paradise
--- Game Gallery
--- Giovanni’s Dillicious Pickles
--- Bowlero
--- Mercer Museum and Fonthill Castle
See you there!
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The bill to expand maternity care under Medicaid to cover doula services and create an advisory board to ensure doulas are properly accredited has passed the Pennsylvania House!
Doulas are non-medical, trained professionals who provide support before, during, and after pregnancy. Doulas are vital and essential to protecting birthing people and ensuring the birth of happy and healthy babies.
Learn more here: https://loom.ly/WXWOKhc
Bill to expand Medicaid maternity care to cover doula services passes in Pennsylvania House • Pennsylvania Capital-Star Legislation to expand Medicaid maternity care to include doula services has passed in the Pennsylvania House.
![For immigrants, fear and confusion remain barriers to prenatal care](https://img4.findglocal.com/343/979/853944453439793.jpg)
Our Early Head Start Program & Facilities Associate, Angelique Rivera, participated in a new Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania as a Spanish-speaking interviewer.
The study is shedding light on how the cost of healthcare and possible deportation is affecting prenatal care for Latino immigrants.
Participants revealed they were hesitant to receive prenatal care because of the high cost of healthcare, that their immigration status would be reported, and confusion about insurance coverage and the health system.
Prenatal care is vital to creating healthy babies and healthy birthing people.
Read more about the study here: https://loom.ly/LH9qRMY
For immigrants, fear and confusion remain barriers to prenatal care Years later, the Trump administration’s anti-immigrant policies have continued to sow fear and confusion among immigrants in need of health care.
![Tell lawmakers: Pennsylvania families deserve paid family leave now!](https://img5.findglocal.com/380/270/850315333802705.jpg)
The time is now and the research is clear: Pennsylvanians deserve Paid Family Leave!
Access to paid family leave can improve birth outcomes and promotes healthy and secure bonds between parents and babies.
Join our fight for :
Tell lawmakers: Pennsylvania families deserve paid family leave now! There is an urgent opportunity to help Pennsylvania families – and your voice will make a big impact. Due to the lack of paid leave, 1 in 4 new mothers goes back to work just two weeks after child birth, and most fathers don’t have even a single day of paid leave.
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