Coordinates with local parishes in Western Washington to provide baby clothing and diapers as well as other essential needs. Also offers parent support groups. Connects clients to additional resources. Call for a referral to a local program.
Local parishes provide services to families who are pregnant or are caregivers of young children.
Offers:
- Support groups for women and parents, although availability varies by location.
- Resource referral
- Materials support (clothing, diapers, wipes, etc., as available)
Provides preventative health services to help women have a healthy pregnancy. Offers family-centered obstetrical care, including delivery at Swedish First Hill.
Provides preventative health services to help people have a healthy pregnancy.
Offers family-centered obstetrical care, including delivery at Swedish - First Hill.
Provides individualized education and counseling services for women and their partners before and after birth.
Offers the Parental Support Services case management program for low-income people who receive state medical assistance.
Team includes a nurse, nutritionist and a social worker.
Offers parenting classes, including childbirth preparation classes and new parent classes, support groups for people with various health challenges, smoking cessation classes, CPR classes and senior health classes.
Offers a wide variety of health education classes, workshops and support groups, including the following:
- Childbirth preparation classes
- New parent classes
- Smoking cessation classes
- Senior health classes
- CPR classes
- Support groups for people with specific chronic conditions.
Offers parenting classes for new and expectant parents. Participants earn vouchers they can spend at a baby boutique for items like diapers, formula, clothing, cribs and car seats. Separate mentoring available for mothers and fathers.
Facilitates one-on-one meetings with a parenting mentor, who can help clients set up a class schedule and meet for individual parenting training sessions and encouragement. Separate mentoring available for mothers and fathers.
Classes meet court requirements. Topics include:
- Nurturing relationships.
- Safe places
- Healthy start
- Effective education
Clients enrolled and participating in the parenting program may be eligible for additional support.
Participants earn "Care Net Cash" which they can use to shop in the baby boutique, which has items like diapers, formula, clothing and baby furniture including car seats and cribs.
Limited one-time assistance provided for non-participants.
Provides pregnancy and parenting related care coordination and support, including home visits, to pregnant people on Medicaid as well as to first time parents. Also provides assistance and guidance to parents of children with complex medical needs.
Offer pregnancy, post-pregnancy, breast/chestfeeding, and parenting services at public health centers across King County. Not all services offered at all locations.
Maternity Support Services (Part of First Steps):
Helps people have healthy pregnancies and recover from pregnancy. Coordinates support until the baby is two months old, and provides breast/chestfeeding support by:
- Health education and counseling.
- Regular visits in the clinic, by phone or video, or in the client’s home or community setting.
- Support beyond the doctor or midwife, including nurses, nutritionists, social workers and community health workers.
- Referrals to OB care, WIC, health insurance and other community resources.
Infant Case Management (Part of First Steps):
- Provides support and guidance from the time the baby is 2-3 months old through baby’s first birthday (for those who qualify).
- Helps clients become self-sufficient in gaining access to medical, social, educational and other services they might need.
Nurse Family Partnership:
Public health nurses provide care coordination services through home or community visits or on the telephone
- Partners pregnant people with registered nurses from pregnancy through their child’s 2nd birthday
- Delivers the support first-time parents need to have a healthy pregnancy, a healthy birth, and a healthy infancy for the baby.
Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs:
Public health nurses provide care coordination services through home or community visits or on the telephone. Services include:
- Developmental screenings and assessments
- Help with concerns such as feeding, nutrition, growth, development and behavior.
- Help connect CYSHCN families to the health and related services they need to thrive.
Family Ways:
- Provides culturally relevant peer support for three community groups: Native American/Alaska Natives, Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian, and U.S. born Black/African Americans from pregnancy through age 5.
- Supports clients with pregnancy, parenting, community-connections and resource navigation
- Registered Dietitian, Social Worker, and Public Health Nurse available for consultation and coaching
Provides referrals to a variety of resources for pregnant women such as childbirth classes, prenatal care, health insurance, pregnancy and baby supplies, home visiting and parent support programs and WIC.
Provides referrals to local agencies that can assist expectant mothers with the following during pregnancy:
- Maternity support services
- Childbirth classes
- Health insurance
- Breastfeeding Support
- New Parent Support Groups
- Home visiting/parent support programs
- Prenatal care referrals
- Pregnancy and baby supplies
- Postpartum Depression Referrals
- Parenting Classes
- Early Learning Programs
- Doula program referrals
- Smoking cessation
- WIC (nutrition program for Women, Infants and Children)
- Other nutrition resources
Provides information about pregnancy options counseling, labor support (doulas) and gives information about types of maternity care providers, such as midwives, obstetricians and family practice physicians.
Provides pregnancy and parenting related care coordination and support, including home visits, to pregnant people on Medicaid as well as to first time parents. Also provides assistance and guidance to parents of children with complex medical needs.
Offer pregnancy, post-pregnancy, breast/chestfeeding, and parenting services at public health centers across King County. Not all services offered at all locations.
Maternity Support Services (Part of First Steps):
Helps people have healthy pregnancies and recover from pregnancy. Coordinates support until the baby is two months old, and provides breast/chestfeeding support by:
- Health education and counseling.
- Regular visits in the clinic, by phone or video, or in the client’s home or community setting.
- Support beyond the doctor or midwife, including nurses, nutritionists, social workers and community health workers.
- Referrals to OB care, WIC, health insurance and other community resources.
Infant Case Management (Part of First Steps):
- Provides support and guidance from the time the baby is 2-3 months old through baby’s first birthday (for those who qualify).
- Helps clients become self-sufficient in gaining access to medical, social, educational and other services they might need.
Nurse Family Partnership:
Public health nurses provide care coordination services through home or community visits or on the telephone
- Partners pregnant people with registered nurses from pregnancy through their child’s 2nd birthday
- Delivers the support first-time parents need to have a healthy pregnancy, a healthy birth, and a healthy infancy for the baby.
Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs:
Public health nurses provide care coordination services through home or community visits or on the telephone. Services include:
- Developmental screenings and assessments
- Help with concerns such as feeding, nutrition, growth, development and behavior.
- Help connect CYSHCN families to the health and related services they need to thrive.
Family Ways:
- Provides culturally relevant peer support for three community groups: Native American/Alaska Natives, Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian, and U.S. born Black/African Americans from pregnancy through age 5.
- Supports clients with pregnancy, parenting, community-connections and resource navigation
- Registered Dietitian, Social Worker, and Public Health Nurse available for consultation and coaching
Provides pregnancy and parenting related care coordination and support, including home visits, to pregnant people on Medicaid as well as to first time parents. Also provides assistance and guidance to parents of children with complex medical needs.
Offer pregnancy, post-pregnancy, breast/chestfeeding, and parenting services at public health centers across King County. Not all services offered at all locations.
Maternity Support Services (Part of First Steps):
Helps people have healthy pregnancies and recover from pregnancy. Coordinates support until the baby is two months old, and provides breast/chestfeeding support by:
- Health education and counseling.
- Regular visits in the clinic, by phone or video, or in the client’s home or community setting.
- Support beyond the doctor or midwife, including nurses, nutritionists, social workers and community health workers.
- Referrals to OB care, WIC, health insurance and other community resources.
Infant Case Management (Part of First Steps):
- Provides support and guidance from the time the baby is 2-3 months old through baby’s first birthday (for those who qualify).
- Helps clients become self-sufficient in gaining access to medical, social, educational and other services they might need.
Nurse Family Partnership:
Public health nurses provide care coordination services through home or community visits or on the telephone
- Partners pregnant people with registered nurses from pregnancy through their child’s 2nd birthday
- Delivers the support first-time parents need to have a healthy pregnancy, a healthy birth, and a healthy infancy for the baby.
Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs:
Public health nurses provide care coordination services through home or community visits or on the telephone. Services include:
- Developmental screenings and assessments
- Help with concerns such as feeding, nutrition, growth, development and behavior.
- Help connect CYSHCN families to the health and related services they need to thrive.
Family Ways:
- Provides culturally relevant peer support for three community groups: Native American/Alaska Natives, Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian, and U.S. born Black/African Americans from pregnancy through age 5.
- Supports clients with pregnancy, parenting, community-connections and resource navigation
- Registered Dietitian, Social Worker, and Public Health Nurse available for consultation and coaching
Provides pregnancy and parenting related care coordination and support, including home visits, to pregnant people on Medicaid as well as to first time parents. Also provides assistance and guidance to parents of children with complex medical needs.
Offer pregnancy, post-pregnancy, breast/chestfeeding, and parenting services at public health centers across King County. Not all services offered at all locations.
Maternity Support Services (Part of First Steps):
Helps people have healthy pregnancies and recover from pregnancy. Coordinates support until the baby is two months old, and provides breast/chestfeeding support by:
- Health education and counseling.
- Regular visits in the clinic, by phone or video, or in the client’s home or community setting.
- Support beyond the doctor or midwife, including nurses, nutritionists, social workers and community health workers.
- Referrals to OB care, WIC, health insurance and other community resources.
Infant Case Management (Part of First Steps):
- Provides support and guidance from the time the baby is 2-3 months old through baby’s first birthday (for those who qualify).
- Helps clients become self-sufficient in gaining access to medical, social, educational and other services they might need.
Nurse Family Partnership:
Public health nurses provide care coordination services through home or community visits or on the telephone
- Partners pregnant people with registered nurses from pregnancy through their child’s 2nd birthday
- Delivers the support first-time parents need to have a healthy pregnancy, a healthy birth, and a healthy infancy for the baby.
Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs:
Public health nurses provide care coordination services through home or community visits or on the telephone. Services include:
- Developmental screenings and assessments
- Help with concerns such as feeding, nutrition, growth, development and behavior.
- Help connect CYSHCN families to the health and related services they need to thrive.
Family Ways:
- Provides culturally relevant peer support for three community groups: Native American/Alaska Natives, Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian, and U.S. born Black/African Americans from pregnancy through age 5.
- Supports clients with pregnancy, parenting, community-connections and resource navigation
- Registered Dietitian, Social Worker, and Public Health Nurse available for consultation and coaching
Offers parenting classes for new and expectant parents. Participants earn vouchers they can spend at a baby boutique for items like diapers, formula, clothing, cribs and car seats. Separate mentoring available for mothers and fathers.
Facilitates one-on-one meetings with a parenting mentor, who can help clients set up a class schedule and meet for individual parenting training sessions and encouragement. Separate mentoring available for mothers and fathers.
Classes meet court requirements. Topics include:
- Nurturing relationships.
- Safe places
- Healthy start
- Effective education
Clients enrolled and participating in the parenting program may be eligible for additional support.
Participants earn "Care Net Cash" which they can use to shop in the baby boutique, which has items like diapers, formula, clothing and baby furniture including car seats and cribs.
Limited one-time assistance provided for non-participants.
Provides preventative health services to help women have a healthy pregnancy. Offers family-centered obstetrical care, including delivery at Swedish - First Hill.
Provides preventative health services to help people have a healthy pregnancy.
Offers family-centered obstetrical care, including delivery at Swedish - First Hill.
Provides individualized education and counseling services for women and their partners before and after birth.
Offers the Parental Support Services case management program for low-income people who receive state medical assistance.
Team includes a nurse, nutritionist and a social worker.
Helps pregnant women get the health and social services they may need. Must be approved for Apple Health or Apple Health Pregnancy coverage.
Helps pregnant women get the health and social services they may need and covers a variety of services for pregnant women and their infants.
- Prenatal care
- Medical, vision, and dental care
- Substance use disorder assessment and treatment
- Childbirth education
- Delivery
- Post-pregnancy follow-up
- One year of family planning services post pregnancy
- One year of full medical for newborns
- Transportation
- Interpreter services
Also offers enhanced services called Maternity Support Services, which provides health education and counseling during the pregnancy and until the baby turns two months old. Includes:
- Regular visits in the clinic
- Home visits for special concerns
- Support beyond a doctor or midwife, including nurses, nutritionists, social workers and community health workers
- Referrals to OB care, WIC, health insurance and other community resources
Provides a helpline for support and local referrals for post partum issues. Offers online information and support groups to help families, providers, and communities learn about the emotional and mental health of childbearing families.
Provides a helpline for support and local referrals for post-partum issues.
Offers online information and support groups to help families, providers, and communities learn about the emotional and mental health of childbearing families. Website helps locate specialized support coordinators. Each state or county page offers information on how to contact PSI coordinators, crisis hotlines, support groups, and events in that area.
Offers parenting classes for new and expectant parents. Participants earn vouchers they can spend at a baby boutique for items like diapers, formula, clothing, cribs and car seats. Separate mentoring available for mothers and fathers.
Facilitates one-on-one meetings with a parenting mentor, who can help clients set up a class schedule and meet for individual parenting training sessions and encouragement. Separate mentoring available for mothers and fathers.
Classes meet court requirements. Topics include:
- Nurturing relationships.
- Safe places
- Healthy start
- Effective education
Clients enrolled and participating in the parenting program may be eligible for additional support.
Participants earn "Care Net Cash" which they can use to shop in the baby boutique, which has items like diapers, formula, clothing and baby furniture including car seats and cribs.
Limited one-time assistance provided for non-participants.
Offers parenting classes for new and expectant parents. Participants earn vouchers they can spend at a baby boutique for items like diapers, formula, clothing, cribs and car seats. Separate mentoring available for mothers and fathers.
Facilitates one-on-one meetings with a parenting mentor, who can help clients set up a class schedule and meet for individual parenting training sessions and encouragement. Separate mentoring available for mothers and fathers.
Classes meet court requirements. Topics include:
- Nurturing relationships.
- Safe places
- Healthy start
- Effective education
Clients enrolled and participating in the parenting program may be eligible for additional support.
Participants earn "Care Net Cash" which they can use to shop in the baby boutique, which has items like diapers, formula, clothing and baby furniture including car seats and cribs.
Limited one-time assistance provided for non-participants.
Offers a variety of classes on pregnancy, labor, birth, breastfeeding and parenting. Classes are held in Seattle, Eastside, Edmonds, Burien, Lynnwood and Bainbridge.
Offers a variety of classes on pregnancy, labor, birth, breastfeeding and parenting.
Technology equipment available for people to attend the classes.
BASIC CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION CLASS:
Addresses the last months of pregnancy, childbirth and early postpartum.
Teaches relaxation and breathing techniques.
Class meets for seven sessions before the birth and one postpartum reunion class.
LABOR AND BIRTH:
This short course is to prepare for or review childbirth.
Meets for one eight hour class or two four-hour sessions.
BREASTFEEDING CLASS:
Offers helpful hints and information on breast feeding for expectant and new mothers; babies are welcome.
Private classes may be available.
SIBLING CLASS:
Prepares children ages 2. 5 to 7 for the pregnancy, birth and homecoming of a new family member.
BABYSAFE AND INFANT CPR:
Infant safety class for new and expectant parents and other caregivers who want to learn infant CPR and ways to prevent accidents and/or injuries for the baby younger than one year of age.
NEWBORN CARE CLASS:
Offers information about baby care during the first weeks of life, including diapering, cord care, bathing and comforting.
Provides pregnancy and parenting related care coordination and support, including home visits, to pregnant people on Medicaid as well as to first time parents. Also provides assistance and guidance to parents of children with complex medical needs.
Offer pregnancy, post-pregnancy, breast/chestfeeding, and parenting services at public health centers across King County. Not all services offered at all locations.
Maternity Support Services (Part of First Steps):
Helps people have healthy pregnancies and recover from pregnancy. Coordinates support until the baby is two months old, and provides breast/chestfeeding support by:
- Health education and counseling.
- Regular visits in the clinic, by phone or video, or in the client’s home or community setting.
- Support beyond the doctor or midwife, including nurses, nutritionists, social workers and community health workers.
- Referrals to OB care, WIC, health insurance and other community resources.
Infant Case Management (Part of First Steps):
- Provides support and guidance from the time the baby is 2-3 months old through baby’s first birthday (for those who qualify).
- Helps clients become self-sufficient in gaining access to medical, social, educational and other services they might need.
Nurse Family Partnership:
Public health nurses provide care coordination services through home or community visits or on the telephone
- Partners pregnant people with registered nurses from pregnancy through their child’s 2nd birthday
- Delivers the support first-time parents need to have a healthy pregnancy, a healthy birth, and a healthy infancy for the baby.
Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs:
Public health nurses provide care coordination services through home or community visits or on the telephone. Services include:
- Developmental screenings and assessments
- Help with concerns such as feeding, nutrition, growth, development and behavior.
- Help connect CYSHCN families to the health and related services they need to thrive.
Family Ways:
- Provides culturally relevant peer support for three community groups: Native American/Alaska Natives, Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian, and U.S. born Black/African Americans from pregnancy through age 5.
- Supports clients with pregnancy, parenting, community-connections and resource navigation
- Registered Dietitian, Social Worker, and Public Health Nurse available for consultation and coaching
Coordinates support groups for parents across multiple stages of parenting. Groups offer offer social support to parents by connecting them with other parents with children the same age. Groups last 6-12 weeks and are led by trained facilitators.
Connects and supports families, helping parents build confidence across multiple stages of parenting from before their baby is born to adolescence. Groups are fun and social, with a focus on child development and helping parents cope with the challenges of adjusting to a challenging life phase.
Groups offer social support to parents by connecting them with other parents with children the same age. Groups last 6-12 weeks and are led by trained facilitators. Groups meet for weekly discussions on topics relevant to the child's age and development. More than 300 PEPS Groups are offered each year.
Provides pregnancy and parenting related care coordination and support, including home visits, to pregnant people on Medicaid as well as to first time parents. Also provides assistance and guidance to parents of children with complex medical needs.
Offer pregnancy, post-pregnancy, breast/chestfeeding, and parenting services at public health centers across King County. Not all services offered at all locations.
Maternity Support Services (Part of First Steps):
Helps people have healthy pregnancies and recover from pregnancy. Coordinates support until the baby is two months old, and provides breast/chestfeeding support by:
- Health education and counseling.
- Regular visits in the clinic, by phone or video, or in the client’s home or community setting.
- Support beyond the doctor or midwife, including nurses, nutritionists, social workers and community health workers.
- Referrals to OB care, WIC, health insurance and other community resources.
Infant Case Management (Part of First Steps):
- Provides support and guidance from the time the baby is 2-3 months old through baby’s first birthday (for those who qualify).
- Helps clients become self-sufficient in gaining access to medical, social, educational and other services they might need.
Nurse Family Partnership:
Public health nurses provide care coordination services through home or community visits or on the telephone
- Partners pregnant people with registered nurses from pregnancy through their child’s 2nd birthday
- Delivers the support first-time parents need to have a healthy pregnancy, a healthy birth, and a healthy infancy for the baby.
Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs:
Public health nurses provide care coordination services through home or community visits or on the telephone. Services include:
- Developmental screenings and assessments
- Help with concerns such as feeding, nutrition, growth, development and behavior.
- Help connect CYSHCN families to the health and related services they need to thrive.
Family Ways:
- Provides culturally relevant peer support for three community groups: Native American/Alaska Natives, Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian, and U.S. born Black/African Americans from pregnancy through age 5.
- Supports clients with pregnancy, parenting, community-connections and resource navigation
- Registered Dietitian, Social Worker, and Public Health Nurse available for consultation and coaching
Offers parenting classes for new and expectant parents. Participants earn vouchers they can spend at a baby boutique for items like diapers, formula, clothing, cribs and car seats. Separate mentoring available for mothers and fathers.
Facilitates one-on-one meetings with a parenting mentor, who can help clients set up a class schedule and meet for individual parenting training sessions and encouragement. Separate mentoring available for mothers and fathers.
Classes meet court requirements. Topics include:
- Nurturing relationships.
- Safe places
- Healthy start
- Effective education
Clients enrolled and participating in the parenting program may be eligible for additional support.
Participants earn "Care Net Cash" which they can use to shop in the baby boutique, which has items like diapers, formula, clothing and baby furniture including car seats and cribs.
Limited one-time assistance provided for non-participants.
Partners with parents to support their child’s growth and development. Twice-monthly home visits focus on learning through play and understanding the stages of child development. Also offers weekly, bi-lingual playgroups and new parent supplies including diapers.
Parents as Teachers
Partners with parents to support their child’s growth and development.
Twice-monthly visits focus on learning through play, understanding the stages of child development, helping through the inevitable challenges of parenting, and supporting overall family well-being.
Kaleidoscope Play & Learn
Also offers weekly, bi-lingual playgroups. Parent Cafe's
Playgroups include open play time, art projects, structured movement or song time, stories, parent support/coaching, and time to connect with other adults.
Welcome Baby Boxes
Gives parents essential supplies for their new babies.
The baby box includes a sleep sack, washcloths, a Vashon onesie, and a hand-made quilt, along with parenting books and a Thriftway gift card.
Clothing, diapers and some baby supplies are also available.
Provides pregnancy and parenting related care coordination and support, including home visits, to pregnant people on Medicaid as well as to first time parents. Also provides assistance and guidance to parents of children with complex medical needs.
Offer pregnancy, post-pregnancy, breast/chestfeeding, and parenting services at public health centers across King County. Not all services offered at all locations.
Maternity Support Services (Part of First Steps):
Helps people have healthy pregnancies and recover from pregnancy. Coordinates support until the baby is two months old, and provides breast/chestfeeding support by:
- Health education and counseling.
- Regular visits in the clinic, by phone or video, or in the client’s home or community setting.
- Support beyond the doctor or midwife, including nurses, nutritionists, social workers and community health workers.
- Referrals to OB care, WIC, health insurance and other community resources.
Infant Case Management (Part of First Steps):
- Provides support and guidance from the time the baby is 2-3 months old through baby’s first birthday (for those who qualify).
- Helps clients become self-sufficient in gaining access to medical, social, educational and other services they might need.
Nurse Family Partnership:
Public health nurses provide care coordination services through home or community visits or on the telephone
- Partners pregnant people with registered nurses from pregnancy through their child’s 2nd birthday
- Delivers the support first-time parents need to have a healthy pregnancy, a healthy birth, and a healthy infancy for the baby.
Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs:
Public health nurses provide care coordination services through home or community visits or on the telephone. Services include:
- Developmental screenings and assessments
- Help with concerns such as feeding, nutrition, growth, development and behavior.
- Help connect CYSHCN families to the health and related services they need to thrive.
Family Ways:
- Provides culturally relevant peer support for three community groups: Native American/Alaska Natives, Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian, and U.S. born Black/African Americans from pregnancy through age 5.
- Supports clients with pregnancy, parenting, community-connections and resource navigation
- Registered Dietitian, Social Worker, and Public Health Nurse available for consultation and coaching
Offers parenting classes for new and expectant parents. Participants earn vouchers they can spend at a baby boutique for items like diapers, formula, clothing, cribs and car seats. Separate mentoring available for mothers and fathers.
Facilitates one-on-one meetings with a parenting mentor, who can help clients set up a class schedule and meet for individual parenting training sessions and encouragement. Separate mentoring available for mothers and fathers.
Classes meet court requirements. Topics include:
- Nurturing relationships.
- Safe places
- Healthy start
- Effective education
Clients enrolled and participating in the parenting program may be eligible for additional support.
Participants earn "Care Net Cash" which they can use to shop in the baby boutique, which has items like diapers, formula, clothing and baby furniture including car seats and cribs.
Limited one-time assistance provided for non-participants.
Provides pregnancy and parenting related care coordination and support, including home visits, to pregnant people on Medicaid as well as to first time parents. Also provides assistance and guidance to parents of children with complex medical needs.
Offer pregnancy, post-pregnancy, breast/chestfeeding, and parenting services at public health centers across King County. Not all services offered at all locations.
Maternity Support Services (Part of First Steps):
Helps people have healthy pregnancies and recover from pregnancy. Coordinates support until the baby is two months old, and provides breast/chestfeeding support by:
- Health education and counseling.
- Regular visits in the clinic, by phone or video, or in the client’s home or community setting.
- Support beyond the doctor or midwife, including nurses, nutritionists, social workers and community health workers.
- Referrals to OB care, WIC, health insurance and other community resources.
Infant Case Management (Part of First Steps):
- Provides support and guidance from the time the baby is 2-3 months old through baby’s first birthday (for those who qualify).
- Helps clients become self-sufficient in gaining access to medical, social, educational and other services they might need.
Nurse Family Partnership:
Public health nurses provide care coordination services through home or community visits or on the telephone
- Partners pregnant people with registered nurses from pregnancy through their child’s 2nd birthday
- Delivers the support first-time parents need to have a healthy pregnancy, a healthy birth, and a healthy infancy for the baby.
Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs:
Public health nurses provide care coordination services through home or community visits or on the telephone. Services include:
- Developmental screenings and assessments
- Help with concerns such as feeding, nutrition, growth, development and behavior.
- Help connect CYSHCN families to the health and related services they need to thrive.
Family Ways:
- Provides culturally relevant peer support for three community groups: Native American/Alaska Natives, Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian, and U.S. born Black/African Americans from pregnancy through age 5.
- Supports clients with pregnancy, parenting, community-connections and resource navigation
- Registered Dietitian, Social Worker, and Public Health Nurse available for consultation and coaching
Offers parenting classes for new and expectant parents. Participants earn vouchers they can spend at a baby boutique for items like diapers, formula, clothing, cribs and car seats. Separate mentoring available for mothers and fathers.
Facilitates one-on-one meetings with a parenting mentor, who can help clients set up a class schedule and meet for individual parenting training sessions and encouragement. Separate mentoring available for mothers and fathers.
Classes meet court requirements. Topics include:
- Nurturing relationships.
- Safe places
- Healthy start
- Effective education
Clients enrolled and participating in the parenting program may be eligible for additional support.
Participants earn "Care Net Cash" which they can use to shop in the baby boutique, which has items like diapers, formula, clothing and baby furniture including car seats and cribs.
Limited one-time assistance provided for non-participants.