The mission of the March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.
2008 Community Awards
The application process for 2008 Community Awards is now open.
NICU Family Support
March of Dimes is offering NICU Family Support to the loved ones of the 750 babies admitted to the NICU every year at St. Louis Children's Hospital. The program began in the spring of 2007.
2008 Community Grant Awardees
The Missouri Chapter awards community grants to provide preconception/prenatal education, support and intervention.
Applications due August 24, 2007 Notification of awards January 2, 2008 Grant period January 2008-December 2008
Pregnancy Workshop
The Pregnancy Workshop is a step-by-step prenatal curriculum that informs women how to care for themselves and their babies during pregnancy.
Comenzando Bien
Comenzando bien is the March of Dimes prenatal education program for Hispanic women. It was developed in partnership with the National Alliance for Hispanic Health and is culturally and linguistically appropriate for Hispanic women.
Stork's Nest
Stork’s Nest is a cooperative project of the March of Dimes and the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. that provides prenatal education and incentives for low-income pregnant women.
Project Alpha
This collaborative project of the March of Dimes and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. provides young males with education, motivation and skill-building on issues of responsibility, relationships, teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.
