Fewer babies are dying in Cincinnati. Now its effort will be a model in other cities
Cradle Cincinnati’s model brings together parents, caregivers, health care professionals, and community members to support mothers and babies.
Collective Impact
Power to the people: Neighborhoods flex their civic muscles to bring about change
Neighborhood groups are working to shift power back to people who have historically been forgotten, marginalized, and ignored over the years.
Four NKY organizations address housing challenges with menu of 50 recommended options
NKADD, Brighton Center, NKCAC and PDS of Kenton County effort reflects a year of strategic planning.
Youth mental health is the focus of a new community-wide coalition
The group has released a 10-year plan to change practices, policies, and attitudes in schools, the mental health system, and the community at large.
Finding and affording mental health care is a struggle for many families and children
A shortage of providers means kids in need of care must wait or don’t receive it at all.
Safe spaces: Collective action emerges on the crisis in youth mental health
A new report lays the groundwork for a comprehensive community plan.
Local coalition aims to use innovators to keep families in their homes
Entrepreneurs, innovators, and problem solvers will participate in a one-week sprint to imagine and design systems to interrupt a family’s path from at-risk for housing loss to homelessness with timely intervention strategies.
A City Safe to Walk In: Neighborhood action and Vision Zero aim to make the streets safer
City neighborhoods are prized for walkability and density, but increasingly, getting around on foot or by bike takes nerves of steel. Neighbors work with City Hall for change.
The Healthy City: A collaborative effort saves babies lives, but still has long road ahead
The overall infant death rate in Hamilton County fell to a new low in 2021. But that achievement comes with a big asterisk.
Ohio women credit second chance education and support for successful reentry to society
As the pandemic pushed incarcerated people out the prison door, many rallied with hand up services including legal, housing, counseling, workforce training and jobs.
