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Marquette County health staff say Baby 101 event doubled attendance and reached families across three counties
Summary
Public Health Nurse Jessica DeRosier reported 53 adults and 23 children attended the Baby 101 community baby-shower event; 18 vendors contributed and organizers credited the Pregnancy Outreach Grant and local donations for making the event possible.
Public Health Nurse Jessica DeRosier presented a PowerPoint about Baby 101, a community outreach event described as a Community Baby Shower for people thinking of becoming parents, those who are pregnant or caregivers of children under age one.
DeRosier said 18 vendors donated time and resources, 53 adults and 23 children attended from three different counties, and overall attendance doubled compared with 2024. Families received door prizes and completed surveys that entered them into raffle baskets. Organizers said the event was supported by the Pregnancy Outreach Grant and donations from local churches and community members.
Board members received the report as an informational item; no vote was required.
