FTFB PARTNER HIGHLIGHTS

PROJECT MILK MISSION
BREASTFEEDING BASICS
 
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Our Babies. Our Community. Our Future.

FULL TERM 
FIRST BIRTHDAY


ARE YOU PREGNANT OR A NEW PARENT?

Find the right program for you.
When you enroll in Full Term First Birthday programming, you are linked to a network of resources, education and special events.

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In Summit County, too many babies are not given the chance to celebrate their first birthday.

Full Term First Birthday (FTFB) 
is a  collective impact collaborative advocating for policies, educating our community, and informing our Greater Akron citizens about programs that promote healthy, full-term pregnancies and ensure every child celebrates a first birthday. FTFB is a data-driven initiative that relies on evidence- and community-based practices, field research and most importantly, the community's voice. Together, working with a number of local agencies, FTFB addresses issues like the interplay between race, equity, infant mortality and preterm birth, with the goal of eliminating sleep-related infant deaths in Summit County.

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Your donations allow us to help mothers in crisis. Learn more about donating to our emergency fund here.

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THE ISSUE
Black babies in our community are dying two to three times more often than White babies. Full Term First Birthday is working to achieve health equity in our community by ensuring access to services that will support individuals of Greater Akron from preconception to postpartum.

BIRTHING BEAUTIFUL COMMUNITIES 
DOULAS
FATHERS AND SONS OF NE OHIO
FATHERHOOD SUPPORT

WHY ARE BABIES DYING?

Prematurity
Prematurity is the leading cause of infant mortality in Summit County, accounting for approximately 40% of deaths in 2020. Enroll today to learn more about preconception and pregnancy health practices that will decrease your risk factors.

Sleep-Related
In 2020, approximately 30% of infant deaths in Summit County were sleep related. Remember the ABC’s of safe sleep: alone, back, and in crib.

Racial Disparity
FTFB is focused on educating the community about toxic stress before, during, and after pregnancies by collaborating directly with the local hospital systems and by helping to address the social determinants of health, such as housing, transportation, and childcare.

Interested in training your staff or becoming a partner?

Contact us at infantvitality@schd.org

THE FACTS


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EVENTS
Full Term First Birthday would love for you to join us at a community event. From conferences to baby showers, we love to celebrate healthy families and first birthdays.

JANUARY THRU
MARCH

 

PARENTING CLASS
Time: Tuesdays, 6:30pm-7:30pm
Location: 
Akron Pregnancy Services - 715 E. Buchtel Ave., Akron

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NEW BABY AND YOU
Time: Tuesdays, 5:30pm-6:30pm / Free Childcare
Location: 
Akron Pregnancy Services - 715 E. Buchtel Ave., Akron

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COATS, BLANKETS, BOOKS & MORE GIVEAWAY
Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Location: 
Akron Pregnancy Services - 715 E. Butchel Ave., Akron

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FEBRUARY


8th

FTFB PARTNER HIGHLIGHTS

BIRTHING BEAUTIFUL COMMUNITIES 
DOULAS
PROJECT MILK MISSION

BREASTFEEDING BASICS

FATHERS AND SONS OF NE OHIO
FATHERHOOD SUPPORT

WHY ARE BABIES DYING?

Prematurity
Prematurity is the leading cause of infant mortality in Summit County, accounting for approximately 40% of deaths in 2020. Enroll today to learn more about preconception and pregnancy health practices that will decrease your risk factors.

Racial Disparity
FTFB is focused on educating the community about toxic stress before, during, and after pregnancies by collaborating directly with the local hospital systems and by helping to address the social determinants of health, such as housing, transportation, and childcare.

Sleep-Related
In 2020, approximately 30% of infant deaths in Summit County were sleep related. Remember the ABC’s of safe sleep: alone, back, and in crib.

©2022 Full Term First Birthday
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NAME OF EVENT
00:00 AM to 00:00 AM

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NAME OF EVENT
00:00 AM to 00:00 AM

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GREENLEAF FAMILY CENTER
MOMS AND BABIES FIRST
 
CATHOLIC CHARITIES

HELP ME GROW HOME VISITING

 

ABOUT US      EVENTS      WAYS TO GIVE      GET CONNECTED

FEBRUARY
8th

COATS, BLANKETS, BOOKS & MORE GIVEAWAY
Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Location: 

Akron Pregnancy Services 
715 E. Butchel Ave., Akron 

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GREENLEAF FAMILY CENTER
MOMS AND BABIES FIRST
 
GREENLEAF FAMILY CENTER
MOMS AND BABIES FIRST
 
CATHOLIC CHARITIES

HELP ME GROW HOME VISITING 

MORE EVENTS
AKRON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

SAFE SLEEP AND CRIBS FOR KIDS

 
AKRON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

SAFE SLEEP AND CRIBS FOR KIDS

 
AKRON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

SAFE SLEEP AND CRIBS FOR KIDS 

MORE EVENTS
Let us help you achieve your goal with a solid workout plan.

JANUARY THRU
MARCH

 

NEW BABY & YOU
Time: Tuesdays, 
5:30pm-6:30pm
Free Childcare
Location: 

Akron Pregnancy Services
715 E. Buchtel Ave., Akron

LEARN MORE

JANUARY
THRU
MARCH

PARENTING CLASS
Time: Tuesdays, 
6:30pm-7:30pm
Free Childcare
Location: 

Akron Pregnancy Services
715 E. Buchtel Ave., Akron

LEARN MORE

JANUARY
THRU
MARCH

MEETS
EVERY
MONTH

ARMY OF MOMS
Time: Varies
Location: 
Virtual class offered by Akron Children's Hospital

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MEETS
EVERY
MONTH

ARMY OF MOMS
Time: Varies
Location: 

Virtual class offered by Akron Children's Hospital

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FEBRUARY

2nd

QUEENS VILLAGE
Time: Thursday, February 2
Location: 
Zalika Gathering Home

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QUEENS VILLAGE
Time: 2pm-3pm
Location: 

Zalika Gathering Home

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FEBRUARY
2nd