Philly Loves Families

11/21/2025

We are excited to offer mini-grants of up to $3,000 to community-based organizations that work with children and youth with special health care needs. Grants can cover a wide range of expenses, including training, guest speakers, participant incentives, equipment, services, and more, to help your organization make an impact. Learn more and apply: www.phillylovesfamilies.com/blog/cyshcn-mini-grant-2026

11/20/2025

As of October 15, 2025, $3,169,000 has been given to Philly Joy Bank participants! Learn more about the impact this program has had on families in Philadelphia: phillyjoybank.org/our-impact

11/17/2025

MCFH is now ReACH! The Division of Maternal, Child, and Family Health, also known as MCFH, has changed its name to the Division of Reproductive, Adolescent, and Child Health (ReACH). The updated name reflects the Division’s deepened commitment to addressing the unique needs of adolescents. It also reinforces the division’s continued focus on reproductive justice and health equity at every life stage. Learn more:
https://www.phillylovesfamilies.com/blog/division-of-reproductive-adolescent-and-child-health-philly-new-name

11/17/2025

The North Philly Resource Hub is accepting donations to help keep our community warm this winter.

11/14/2025

Important recall information about all ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula products:

RECALL UPDATE: All ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula products have been recalled. This includes all unexpired lots of formula cans and single-serve “anywhere” sticks. https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-infant-botulism-infant-formula-november-2025

11/14/2025

"Ebony Durant worried that the idea would be a hard sell for patients.

'I thought that families would not be receptive — they wouldn’t want us in their homes,' said Durant, a city health department employee who manages the program, known as Family Connects.

'But mothers have been really open, allowing us to come into their homes, meet their families — and allowing us to serve.'"

So proud of the Family Connects Philly program, in partnership with Jefferson Health – Einstein.

Within two to three weeks after giving birth, mothers and babies receive an at-home health screening, with nurses offering new parents tips on feeding, swaddling, and safe sleeping.

11/13/2025

11/13/2025

Happening today! Join our new series of Healthy Start group education classes. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/4p49uJp

Here is what is in store during this series:
November 13 – Childbirth Education (5 pm-VIRTUAL)
November 20 – Fatherhood (5 pm-VIRTUAL)
December 4 – Early Warning Signs of Postpartum Complications (5 pm-VIRTUAL)
January 8 – Safe Sleep (1:00 pm/In-person/PHMC at 4601 Market Street)
January 13 – Parenting & Child Development (11:00 am/In-person/Puentes de Salud at 1700 South St)
January 22 – Lactation & Infant Feeding (5 pm-VIRTUAL)
January 29 – Perinatal Mental Health (5 pm-VIRTUAL)

11/10/2025

PDPH's Division of Reproductive, Adolescent, and Child Health (ReACH) is pleased to offer mini-grants of up to $3,000 to community-based organizations that work with children and youth with special health care needs. Grants can cover a wide range of expenses, including training, guest speakers, participant incentives, equipment, services, and more, to help your organization make an impact. Learn more and apply: https://www.phillylovesfamilies.com/blog/cyshcn-mini-grant-2026

11/07/2025

A.C.T. to protect a pregnant person who might be experiencing intimate partner violence. ASK if they feel safe, CONNECT to resources if they’re ready, and TELL them you’re there for them.
Learn more: https://www.birthjusticephilly.com/ipv

11/06/2025

As of October 1, 2025, $2,938,000 has been given to Philly Joy Bank participants! Learn more about the impact this program has had on families in Philadelphia: phillyjoybank.org/our-impact.

11/04/2025