A Step In The Right direction – Columbus Nonprofit Launches Support Services for Pregnant Families and New Parents
Columbus, Ohio – A local nonprofit, A Step In The Right Direction, has launched a new initiative designed to help families who are pregnant or caring for infants. The program, called Strong Start Support Services, begins October 7 and aims to reduce barriers facing parents in central Ohio.
Many families in the region struggle to provide for their babies due to financial stress, health challenges, and emotional strain. The Strong Start program will provide free baby essentials, educational workshops, and community support to ensure infants have a safe and healthy start.
Kayla Davis, executive director of the nonprofit, explained that each week, families will receive essential supplies such as diapers, wipes, laundry detergent, and cleaning products, along with either a free car seat or a pack-n-play.
Workshops will be held every Tuesday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Glenwood United Methodist Church, located on the west side of Columbus. The sessions will cover practical topics like safe sleep practices, stress management, eviction prevention, and overall family wellness.
“We want to give families the tools and resources they need to raise healthy babies,” Davis said. “Some families simply don’t have access to basic necessities, and this program is about filling that gap.”
LaQuisa Richardson, a certified community health worker and workshop instructor, added: “Support, empowerment, education, and a safe space are what we can offer. This program creates a community for parents and babies.”
The program is open to anyone at least 32 weeks pregnant or parents with babies under 12 months old, regardless of zip code or income level. There are no ID requirements, and parents can register online or simply walk into the workshops.
Strong Start Support Services will run its first session through December 23, with the long-term goal of expanding to other central Ohio neighborhoods.
“This is not just a program—it’s a community response to a growing crisis,” Richardson emphasized. “We want to keep this initiative going and support as many families as possible.”
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