Across the country, children from more affluent families are more likely to reach school ready to learn.
Families in Transition (FIT) is a transitional supportive housing program designed to support to homeless, pregnant women and their children. FIT links agencies together to provide wrap-around services designed to move women and children toward self-sufficient living.
Our Knowledge of Prenatal Stress in Shelby County is Incomplete
January 27, 2011
An ongoing cohort study of Shelby County mothers1 suggests that eight percent of pregnant mothers may regularly experience high levels of prenatal stress, placing their babies, and their early cognitive development at risk.
As unemployment and poverty rates continue to rise, food hardship and poor nutrition increase as well, particularly when it comes to families with young children. Nutrition is critical to promoting optimal early childhood brain development.
EarnBenefits: Helping Memphis Families Make Ends Meet
January 27, 2011
When families with young children can count on a steady income, they are better able to support their children’s early brain development. This is a particular issue as unemployment rates hover around 10 percent in our Memphis community.
Folic Acid Supplements Reduce the Risk of Neural Tube Defects
January 25, 2011
Birth defects were responsible for 1 in 5 infant deaths in Tennessee in 2004. Memphis already leads the nation in infant mortality, making it imperative that we emphasize proper prenatal care. Women should eat at least 400 micrograms of the B vitamin folic acid every day.
