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
MINI-GRANTS AVAILABLE DEADLINE:
APRIL 18, 2025
FTFB anticipates making up to ten (10) awards in the range of $3,000 to $5,000.
Mini-grants will support organizations who deeply understand the local needs and want to enhance the well-being of infants and families.
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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
FTFB HIGHLIGHTS
PROJECT MILK MISSION
BREASTFEEDING BASICS
BIRTHING BEAUTIFUL COMMUNITIES
DOULAS
FATHERS AND SONS OF NE OHIO
FATHERHOOD SUPPORT
GREENLEAF FAMILY CENTER
MOMS AND BABIES FIRST
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
HELP ME GROW HOME VISITING
AKRON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
SAFE SLEEP AND CRIBS FOR KIDS
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.
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.
JUL 19th
FTFB COMMUNITY BABY SHOWER
Time: 10am – 2pm
Location: House of the Lord | 1650 Diagonal Rd., Akron
APR 26th
PMM BREASTFEEDING WORKSHOP
Time: 11am – 2pm
Location: 380 W. Crosier St, Akron, OH 44311
MAY
8th | 13th | 15th | 20th
MEET & GREET: NAVIGATORS
Time: Varies by Date
Location: Varies by Date
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Your donations allow us to help mothers in crisis. Learn more about
donating to our emergency fund here.
