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.

VIEW THE 2023-2028 FULL TERM FIRST BIRTHDAY STRATEGIC PLAN HERE

GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

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For Summit County Non-Profit and Faith-Based Organizations.

SCPH/FTFB is eligible to apply for funding through the Ohio Department of Children and Youth (DCY) Community and Faith-Based Community Support Services Program. SCPH is inviting non-profit and faith-based organizations in Summit County that serve pregnant women and families with infants (up to one year of age) to apply for consideration. Applications that are selected will have their projects included in a comprehensive, community-wide grant submission coordinated by SCPH. The submission deadline for applications is September 17, 2025 at 4:00pm. A technical assistance call will be held on Monday, September 8, 2025 at 10:00am (link below). Click on the links below for grant details and application.

 

Tech Assistance Link

 

FTFB  RFP

 

Line Item Budget Template

 

Form 7c

 

Link to DCY RFP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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.

THE FACTS

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FTFB HIGHLIGHTS

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    PROJECT MILK MISSION

    BREASTFEEDING BASICS

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    BIRTHING BEAUTIFUL COMMUNITIES

    DOULAS

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    FATHERS AND SONS OF NE OHIO

    FATHERHOOD SUPPORT

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    GREENLEAF FAMILY CENTER

    MOMS AND BABIES FIRST

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    CATHOLIC CHARITIES

    HELP ME GROW HOME VISITING

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    AKRON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

    SAFE SLEEP AND CRIBS FOR KIDS

WHY ARE BABIES DYING?

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

 
 

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.

 

   On-Going

FTFB COMMUNITY BABY SHOWER

Time: UNTIL SUPPLIES ARE GONE

Location: REGISTER ON LINE

 

   SEP 24th

TOXIC: A Black Woman’s Story

Time: 5:30 pm

Location: House 330 | 532 W. Market St., Akron

 

   OCT 15th

WAVE OF LIGHT

Time: 6:00 pm

Location: United Way Summit & Medina | 37 N. High St. | Akron

 

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

     

Interested in training your
staff or becoming a partner?

Contact us at infantvitality@schd.org
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