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Cradle Cincinnati Our vision is that every child born in Hamilton County will reach his or her first birthday.

Today, we remember the babies in Hamilton County who were lost too soon and hold their families in our hearts. For every...
10/15/2026

Today, we remember the babies in Hamilton County who were lost too soon and hold their families in our hearts.

For every family grieving: your baby mattered, and you are not alone.

Tonight at 7pm, we invite you to join the Wave of Light, lighting candles in memory of the babies loved and lost and creating a wave of light across time zones and across the globe.

As we hold space for families and honor their babies’ stories, we’re reminded of why we do this work: so that every baby has the chance to celebrate their first birthday.

Today's the day! We're at the Ohio Statehouse for the 4th Annual Infant Vitality Advocacy Day, joining advocates from ac...
09/29/2026

Today's the day! We're at the Ohio Statehouse for the 4th Annual Infant Vitality Advocacy Day, joining advocates from across Ohio to lift the voices of moms and families.

This year, we're focused on two priorities: paid family leave and housing. Learn about our shared statewide policy agenda at lightingthewayto1.org.

A big thank you to First Year Cleveland for leading and organizing this day of advocacy!

Calling Cincinnati families!We’re planning a photoshoot to show what safe sleep looks like in real homes— and we’d love ...
09/18/2026

Calling Cincinnati families!

We’re planning a photoshoot to show what safe sleep looks like in real homes
— and we’d love for your family to be part of it.

We’re looking for families with a baby newborn to 3 months of age at the time of the photoshoot.

📸 Moms, dads, grandparents and big brothers or sisters are all welcome

📸 Friday, Oct. 2 (afternoon) or Saturday, Oct. 3 (any time)

📸 About 90 minutes

📸 A comfortable home in Cincinnati (address shared after you sign up)

📸 Compensation for your family’s time, plus a new sleep sack and crib
sheet to keep

Spots are limited. Sign up by Friday, Sept. 25 at https://bit.ly/4riZpe1

Congratulations to our 2026 Champions for Change! 🎉Nominated by their peers, our Champions for Change Awards honor leade...
09/18/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Champions for Change! 🎉

Nominated by their peers, our Champions for Change Awards honor leaders in Hamilton County who go above and beyond to support moms and babies.

Meet the 2026 Champions:

✨Champion for Knowledge, Dr. Kayleigh Gregory, Miami University

✨Community Activist Champions: Paul and Amy McMillian, S.I.M.P.Y.'s Playhouse and Learning Center

✨Champion for Healthy Families: Beth Straubel, Pathways- Harrison / Every Child Succeeds

✨Safe Sleep Champion: Katie Wunder, Pathways- Harrison / Every Child Succeeds

✨Champion for Better Care: Dr. Janelle McClain, Breastfeeding Outreach for Our Beautiful Sisters - B***S

✨Champion for Equity: Jena' Bradley, bi3

✨Champion for Equity: Maggie Hare, Every Child Succeeds

On September 15, this year’s winners were recognized during a Hamilton County Commissioners meeting.

Please join us in celebrating these incredible community leaders and all that they do!

🔗 Learn more about our 2026 Champions for Change at https://www.cradlecincinnati.org/blog/meet-our-2026-champions-for-change-winners

Did you know that October is Safe Sleep for Babies Month?Join us on October 7th to kick things off — we'll review local ...
09/04/2026

Did you know that October is Safe Sleep for Babies Month?

Join us on October 7th to kick things off — we'll review local trends in sleep-related infant deaths, hear what local partners are doing, and take part in some friendly competition to see who knows the most about safe sleep.

Date: Wednesday, October 7th
Time: 9am-10:30am
Location: Good Samaritan Hospital

Plus, enjoy snacks, meet other professionals, and pick up all the materials you'll need to celebrate Safe Sleep for Babies Month in your organization or practice.

Register at https://bit.ly/safesleepmonth26

*This event is for Hamilton County maternal and infant health professionals.

Every baby deserves to celebrate their first birthday — and every family deserves the support to get there. Two years ag...
09/01/2026

Every baby deserves to celebrate their first birthday — and every family deserves the support to get there.

Two years ago, Hamilton County reached its lowest infant mortality rate on record, proof that when our community comes together in support of moms and babies, we can make a difference. Since then, our infant mortality rate has increased, with Hamilton County losing 89 babies in 2025. Behind every number is a baby whose life was lost and a family forever changed.

This is a community-wide issue that requires a community-wide response.

This Infant Mortality Awareness Month, we’re asking you to join us in turning this story around. Whether that’s helping women access prenatal care, a doula and community health worker; advocating for policies that support families; or simply showing up for the mothers in our lives — everyone has a role to play. These actions build on one another.

Get started by reading our Community Snapshot at https://bit.ly/25hamcosnapshot

08/16/2026

✨ We're growing our team.

Queens Village is hiring a Queens Village Navigator to join our team at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center (UCMC) – Center for Women's Health.

In this community-embedded role, you'll help lead Queens Village Corner—our welcoming space within UCMC that connects Black birthing families to culturally centered support, trusted resources, and Queens Village programming.

You'll bridge clinical prenatal care and community support by building trusted relationships, strengthening referral pathways, and connecting families to wrap-around resources throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period.

If you're passionate about community, relationship-building, and advancing birth equity, we'd love to hear from you.

💜 Apply today: bit.ly/qvjob26

Know someone who would be a great fit? Tag them below or share this opportunity.

Healthier outcomes for moms and babies start with listening.Earlier this week, we partnered with bi3 and Queens Village ...
08/07/2026

Healthier outcomes for moms and babies start with listening.

Earlier this week, we partnered with bi3 and Queens Village Cincinnati to bring together moms, elected officials and healthcare leaders for a conversation about what families need to thrive.

Thank you to our panelists — Micah Macklin, India Cole, Jocqulene Pressley, and Myla Perry — for sharing their stories and perspectives, from the challenges they faced during pregnancy and postpartum to the resources and support that helped them most.

For the policymakers and healthcare leaders in the room, this was an opportunity to hear directly from families in the communities they serve.

We’re grateful to bi3 Fund and everyone who joined us — thank you for showing up for Hamilton County families.

This conversation was just the beginning. We look forward to creating more spaces to connect, listen and inform action.

Registration for our next Cradle Cincinnati Community Meeting is now open:Date & Time: Tuesday, August 18, 10am-11:30amL...
07/21/2026

Registration for our next Cradle Cincinnati Community Meeting is now open:

Date & Time: Tuesday, August 18, 10am-11:30am
Location: United Way of Greater Cincinnati

Join us as we build connections across organizations, hear from experts in our community, and inform strategies around our shared mission of reducing infant mortality.

Register at https://www.cradlecincinnati.org/community-partner-meeting

Hamilton County is filled with passionate individuals from all professions, communities and walks of life. Help us celeb...
07/14/2026

Hamilton County is filled with passionate individuals from all professions, communities and walks of life. Help us celebrate those who have done exceptional work fighting for moms and babies over the past year — nominate a Champion for Change!

Nominations are open for: Safe Sleep Champion, Champion for Equity, Champion for Better Care, Champion for Healthy Families, Champion for Knowledge and Community Activist Champion.

Learn more and recognize your favorite champion by completing the form at https://bit.ly/cincychampions26

Nominations close Friday, August 21.

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