VitalVillage.org

Our Projects

Beyond the safety net, weaving our community tapestry to support every child.

CRADLE LAB

CRADLE Lab works to build evidence to improve health and educational equity. C-K-READY is the first major, national cluster-RCT to evaluate impact of CenteringParenting on child outcomes at 24 months of age.

Vital Village Innovation Grants

The Vital Village Innovation Grants support communities to develop collaborative projects aimed at promoting well-being in early childhood by building community capacity, increasing collective actions, and preventing childhood adversities.

Prenatal Opportunity

Building trauma-informed opportunity structures to enhance social support, economic security, and community resources and support the development of family strengths and protective factors during the prenatal period.

Peer-to-Peer Advocacy

Optimizing the prosperity of Vital Village neighborhoods through peer-to-peer advocacy using our service learning model to prevent and address social and material hardships.

Innovations in Education

Collaboratives to support schools and families in optimizing the social and emotional development of young children and engagement of families with elementary schools prior to having a school-age child.

Breastfeeding Coalition

Committed to improving access to breastfeeding support for every caregiver in Boston and promoting social connections and optimal child enrichment in early life.

Our Projects

CRADLE LAB

Vital Village Innovation Grants

Prenatal Opportunity

Peer-to-Peer Advocacy

Innovations in Education

Breastfeeding Coalition

Village Vital Signs

Food Access in Boston

Upcoming Events

April 2023 Mental Health Committee Meeting

April 2023 Children's Mental Health Storytime

April 2023 Network Connection Meeting -Parent Leadership for Educational Equity

April 2023 Children's Mental Health Storytime