Preparing children for a great start in life begins long before birth. Mothers and children benefit from healthy nutrition, daily physical activity, social support and trusted health care providers. They also need supportive neighborhoods and communities with a variety of resources and policies that support women and children. Deficits in these areas may lead to poor birth outcomes.

If we are successful in fully achieving this result, we envision a Guilford County where:

• Every mom has access to prenatal care and postnatal care.

• Every child’s physiological, safety, belonging, love, social and esteem needs are met.

• Supportive services for moms and partners are accessible.

• Families are economically safe, have peer support, are free from substance abuse and have equal access to needed services.