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Centering Healthcare Institute

Centering Healthcare Institute (CHI) transforms healthcare delivery for expectant and new mothers by offering group-based prenatal (CenteringPregnancy) and pediatric (CenteringParenting) medical care. These two-hour group visits, which are covered by private and public insurance, include a 1:1 health assessment with a medical provider followed by a facilitated discussion and a community of support.

Families who participate in a Centering program show a 33-47% decreased risk of preterm birth, better attendance for prenatal and postpartum visits, greater readiness for birth and infant care, improved breastfeeding rates, and higher satisfaction with healthcare.

Not only is CHI’s model of care showing real impact on parent and child outcomes, but it is often more cost effective than the status quo, leading Georgia, South Carolina, and New York to expand Medicaid coverage for CenteringPregnancy and New Jersey to introduce legislation.

CHI currently serves over 70,000 patients across 600 sites. The organization plans to scale to 1,600 total sites over the next five years with a projected reach of 400,000 patients. 

Overdeck Family Foundation supports CHI alongside the Valhalla Charitable Trust, the Omidyar Network, Richard W. Goldman Family Foundation, W.K. Kellogg Foundation, The Burke Foundation, The Nicholson Foundation, The Henry & Marilyn Taub Foundation, and Anthem BlueCross BlueShield.

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Enhancing each stage of childhood learning, from birth to graduation.

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Our Investment Areas

The Foundation's investment areas encompass the whole child from birth through graduation, both inside and outside the classroom. We focus on 1) early childhood, 2) educators, 3) schools, 4) out-of-school STEM opportunities, and 5) the use of data, including education data, to improve policy and practice.

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Early Impact

Support families, caregivers, and communities in accessing and using evidence-based parenting practices proven to make a difference in the early lives of children.

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Exceptional Educators

Empower K-12 teachers by providing them access to evidence-based preparation, high-quality instructional resources, and ongoing professional learning and leadership opportunities.

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Innovative Schools

Partner with schools to create student-centered, evidence-based K-12 learning environments that are responsive to learner and community needs.

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Inspired Minds

Improve access to out-of-school STEM opportunities, allowing children to unlock their curiosity and explore mind-expanding challenges.

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Data for Action

Increase the connectivity and usability of data in order to accelerate insights that improve practice and policy for children and families.

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