MOTHERS & BABIES PERINATAL NETWORK OF SOUTH CENTRAL NEW YORK

MOTHERS & BABIES PERINATAL NETWORK (M&BPN) SUPPORTS FAMILIES WITH RESOURCES FROM THE START. OUR HOLISTIC PROGRAMS EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AT ALL LIFE STAGES TO MAKE INFORMED CHOICES, FOSTERING LONG-TERM COMMUNITY BENEFITS AND DISRUPTING THE CYCLE OF INHERITED POVERTY.THE 2024-25 FISCAL YEAR (7/1/24- 6/30/25) WAS FULL OF MANY CHANGES. THROUGH NYS RESTORE FUNDING, WE WERE ABLE TO ERECT A PLAYGROUND ON OUR JOHNSON CITY PROPERTY FOR FAMILIES WHO COME INTO THE PAL CENTER. THIS FENCED IN PLAY AREA IS DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN 0-5 AND IS OPEN DURING BUSINESS HOURS STAFF AND WEATHER DEPENDING. THIS WORK WAS COMPLETED IN NOVEMBER WITH A RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY IN MAY. THROUGH EXPANSION OF OUR FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER FUNDING, WE WERE ABLE TO NEGOTIATE SPACE IN WHITNEY POINT TO OPEN A THIRD PAL CENTER. THIS LONG-AWAITED CENTER FOR THE COMMUNITY OF WHITNEY POINT OFFICIALLY OPENED IN DECEMBER. THROUGH A COMBINATION OF SENATOR WEBB FUNDING AND THE DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION INITIATIVE REIMBURSABLE FUNDS, WE HAVE PLANS TO REPLACE OUR HVAC SYSTEM, PUT WINDOWS IN ALL OFFICE DOORS, REPLACE ALL OFFICE DOOR HANDLES AND LOCKS, INSTALL SECURITY CAMERAS, ENCLOSE THE FRONT LOBBY FOR BETTER SECURITY OF FILES AND HIPAA COMPLIANCE WHEN ON THE PHONE, REMOVE A NON-FUNCTIONING INTERNAL LIFT, AND REPLACE A ROOFING FACADE. THIS YEAR INVOLVED A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF ADMINISTRATIVE WORK TO SECURE QUOTES IN PLACE. THE FRONT LOBBY ENCLOSURE WORK WAS COMPLETED IN FEBRUARY. THE REMAINING WORK IS SLATED FOR THE FALL OF 2025. WE CONTINUE TO HAVE TRANSITIONS IN OUR STAFF, REPLACING POSITIONS AND CREATING NEW ONES. IN NOVEMBER, WE SIGNED ON TO BE A SUBCONTRACTOR WITH THE SOCIAL CARE NETWORK, CARE COMPASS, TO WORK WITH QUALIFIED MEDICAID MEMBERS TO ASSIST THEM WITH HEALTH-RELATED SOCIAL CARE NEEDS. THIS INITIALLY INVOLVED MOST STAFF IN SOME MANNER, AND THROUGH GRANTS WITH THE CARE COMPASS COLLABORATIVE, WE HAVE HIRED 2 STAFF AND WILL BE HIRING 2 MORE. THIS WORK HAS SHIFTED FROM SUBCONTRACTED WORK TO A FIFTH DEPARTMENT OF WORK FOR US AND CONTINUES TO OPEN DOORS FOR OPPORTUNITY AND GROWTH. HIGHLIGHTS OF 2024-2025: WE MEET FAMILIES WHERE THEY ARE, EMPOWER THEM WITH RESOURCES, AND WALK ALONGSIDE THEM TOWARD A MORE STABLE AND HOPEFUL FUTURE. THAT COMMITMENT CAME TO LIFE IN EVERY PROGRAM, EVERY VISIT, AND EVERY MOMENT OF CARE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. WE REACHED 14,424 INDIVIDUALS, EACH ONE A STORY OF RESILIENCE AND A REFLECTION OF OUR DEEP-ROOTED DEDICATION TO COMMUNITY CARE. WE HELPED OVER 8,000 PEOPLE SECURE HEALTH INSURANCE, SAVING FAMILIES AN ASTOUNDING $852,092 IN MEDICAL EXPENSES. OUR FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS WELCOMED 3,434 VISITS, CREATING SAFE, NURTURING SPACES FOR CHILDREN TO PLAY FREELY AND WHERE CAREGIVERS COULD FIND CONNECTION AND SUPPORT. THROUGH OUR COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS, 528 WOMEN RECEIVED PERSONALIZED GUIDANCE, INCLUDING 342 HOME VISITS AND 242 POSTPARTUM CHECK-INS, ENSURING THEY DID NOT FACE LIFE'S MOST VULNERABLE MOMENTS ALONE. WE DISTRIBUTED 86 PACK 'N PLAY CRIBS TO FAMILIES WITHOUT SAFE SLEEP SPACES AND DELIVERED $98,000 IN CONCRETE ASSISTANCE TO QUALIFIED FAMILIES, COVERING URGENT NEEDS LIKE HOUSING, FURNITURE, AND BABY ESSENTIALS. OUR YOUTH SERVICES TEAM EMPOWERED 1,965 STUDENTS THROUGH 419 HOURS OF TRANSFORMATIVE PROGRAMMING, FOCUSED ON LIFE SKILLS EQUIPPING YOUNG PEOPLE WITH THE TOOLS TO THRIVE, BY EMPOWERING THEM TO MAKE DECISIONS FOR THEMSELVES. ON MAY 1, 2025, WE HELD OUR 11TH ANNUAL FASHION GALA. THIS YEAR'S GALA, WE HAD A RECORD NUMBER OF ATTENDEES AND RAISED OVER $50,000! THIS EVENT COULDN'T HAVE BEEN A SUCCESS WITHOUT THE INCREDIBLE WORK AND DEDICATION OF THE FASHION GALA COMMITTEE. WE ARE DEEPLY COMMITTED TO THE FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. EVERY VISIT TO OUR CENTERS, EVERY ENROLLMENT, AND EVERY MOMENT OF CONNECTION IS A STEP TOWARD A MORE STABLE, EMPOWERED FUTURE. WE'VE GROWN IN PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS, EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS AND ENTIRE COMMUNITIES. BUT WE CAN'T DO IT ALONE. TOGETHER, WE MAKE HEALTHY BEGINNINGS POSSIBLE. YOUR SUPPORT FUELS OUR MISSION AND HELPS US BUILD A FUTURE WHERE EVERY INDIVIDUAL HAS ACCESS TO THE RESOURCES, DIGNITY, AND HOPE THEY DESERVE. BEHIND EVERY ACHIEVEMENT STANDS A TEAM OF JUST 40 STAFF MEMBERS WHOSE TIRELESS DEDICATION, DEEP COMPASSION, AND RELENTLESS DRIVE MAKE THIS IMPACT POSSIBLE. THESE MILESTONES ARE MORE THAN NUMBERS. THEY REPRESENT LIVES CHANGED, BURDENS LIFTED, AND FUTURES MADE BRIGHTER. WE ARE PROUD TO AGAIN REPORT THAT MOTHERS & BABIES PERINATAL NETWORK CONTINUES TO BE RECOGNIZED AS A STRONG AND SUCCESSFUL ORGANIZATION WITHIN OUR REGION AND IN NEW YORK STATE. OUR MISSION REMAINS: TO IMPROVE PREGNANCY AND BIRTH OUTCOMES AND TO PROMOTE THE OPTIMAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. WE CONTINUE TO ACKNOWLEDGE OUR SUCCESS IS THE RESULT OF THE VISION AND LEADERSHIP OF OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE EXPERTISE AND DEDICATION OF OUR STAFF. EVERYONE AT M&B IS HONORED THAT NYS, OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, FOUNDATIONS AND DONORS BELIEVE IN THE MISSION OF OUR AGENCY AND THE WORK WE DO. OUR SINCEREST THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTS US. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE: WWW.MOTHERSANDBABIES.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS AND TO ACCESS OUR ANNUAL REPORT.