FTFB PARTNER HIGHLIGHTS
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.
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.
DONATE
Your donations allow us to help mothers in crisis. Learn more about donating to our emergency fund here.
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.
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?
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
NEW BABY AND YOU
Time: Tuesdays, 5:30pm-6:30pm / Free Childcare
Location: Akron Pregnancy Services - 715 E. Buchtel Ave., Akron
COATS, BLANKETS, BOOKS & MORE GIVEAWAY
Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Location: Akron Pregnancy Services - 715 E. Butchel Ave., Akron
FEBRUARY
8th
FTFB PARTNER HIGHLIGHTS
BREASTFEEDING BASICS
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
LEARN MORE
NAME OF EVENT
00:00 AM to 00:00 AM
LEARN MORE
HELP ME GROW HOME VISITING
FEBRUARY
8th
COATS, BLANKETS, BOOKS & MORE GIVEAWAY
Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Location:
Akron Pregnancy Services
715 E. Butchel Ave., Akron
HELP ME GROW HOME VISITING
SAFE SLEEP AND CRIBS FOR KIDS
SAFE SLEEP AND CRIBS FOR KIDS
SAFE SLEEP AND CRIBS FOR KIDS
JANUARY THRU
MARCH
NEW BABY & YOU
Time: Tuesdays,
5:30pm-6:30pm
Free Childcare
Location:
Akron Pregnancy Services
715 E. Buchtel Ave., Akron
JANUARY
THRU
MARCH
PARENTING CLASS
Time: Tuesdays,
6:30pm-7:30pm
Free Childcare
Location:
Akron Pregnancy Services
715 E. Buchtel Ave., Akron
JANUARY
THRU
MARCH
MEETS
EVERY
MONTH
ARMY OF MOMS
Time: Varies
Location: Virtual class offered by Akron Children's Hospital
MEETS
EVERY
MONTH
ARMY OF MOMS
Time: Varies
Location:
Virtual class offered by Akron Children's Hospital
FEBRUARY
2nd
QUEENS VILLAGE
Time: Thursday, February 2
Location: Zalika Gathering Home
QUEENS VILLAGE
Time: 2pm-3pm
Location:
Zalika Gathering Home
FEBRUARY
2nd