Blue & You Foundation: Working together for healthy moms and babies in Arkansas

Every baby and their mother deserves to be healthy and happy. Arkansas has the nation’s third-highest rate of infant deaths, which is why the Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas has been working closely with hospitals, nonprofits and community leaders to share knowledge, resources and experiences.

Helping Improve Outcomes

The new Maternal and Child Health Center for Policy and Practice (MCH CPP), headed by nonprofit Heartland Forward, aims to bring groups together to improve health for moms and babies over the next five years. The Blue & You Foundation is supporting the creation of the MCH CPP over the first two years and then work with them to identify the best ways to improve maternal and child health.

Our Commitment

“The Maternal and Child Health Center for Policy and Practice represents a collaboration of dedicated organizations and people committed to improving the health of moms and babies. We are honored to join Heartland Forward, Governor Sarah Sanders and regional stakeholders striving to improve the lives of families in rural and underserved communities through meaningful work backed by proven research,” said Rebecca Pittillo, foundation president.

Building on Governor Sanders’ executive order and the Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act, MCH CPP will work with partners, local leaders, healthcare providers and community organizations to close gaps in care and find solutions, especially in rural areas where providing care can be challenging.

Learn More

Want to know more about what the Blue & You Foundation is doing to support maternal and infant health, mental health and social determinants of health? Check out our website for information about other grants and initiatives that are helping make a difference in Arkansas.