Women living in impoverished communities in Baltimore City have some of the worst birth outcomes in the nation and even worse than in some developing countries. This dubious distinction sets into motion a potential lifetime of peril for inner-city children whose physical, social, emotional and cognitive development might be severally impacted. The cost of poor birth outcomes can be reliably measured by lack of success in school and impaired psychological and physical health that ultimately results in lost productivity. The Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University purports that the vitality and sustainability of any society depend on the extent to which it equalizes opportunities early in life for all children to achieve their full potential and engage in responsible and productive citizenship. Healthy child development is the foundation of economic prosperity and strong communities and begins before birth. [1]
[1] National Scientific Council on the Developing Child (2010). Persistent Fear and Anxiety Can Affect Young Children’s Learning and Development: Working Paper No. 9. Retrieved from www.developingchild.harvard.edu.
On the Behalf of DRU/Mondawmin Healthy Families we would like to acknowledge the recent death of our long time employee, and close friend Daryl Stokes. Daryl passed away last Thursday morning and our condolences go out to his family, and all of those who Daryl touched in his journey of life. Daryl made a MAJOR impact on Drum, his clients, and the community. He will truly be missed. His Funeral Arrangements are as follows:
The viewing will be Thursday January 15th 2-3pm for family and 3-8 for the public at Joseph H Brown Funeral Home located at 2140 North Fulton Ave. Baltimore, MD.
The wake and service will be on Friday January 16th at 1pm at Joseph H Brown Funeral Home located at 2140 North Fulton Ave.
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All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law possible .
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All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law possible .
Website compliments of www.eventuousmd.com.
