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Services to individuals and families are provided to promote healthy pregnancies, infants, children and families Home visits to pregnant women offer support and information regarding pregnancy, labor and delivery Information includes but is not limited to: - Physical activity and exercise - Nutrition - Problems associated with smoking, drinking and drugs - Use of medications during pregnancy - Preparation for labor and delivery - Free Prenatal education classes to expectant parents Classes include: - Five two hour classes held on 5 consecutive Wednesdays, from 7 pm to 9 pm at Riverwood Health Care Center - Teaching of breathing and relaxation techniques - Call for dates of next classes Free home visits to all families with newborns Visits include: - Free welcome basket including safety and hygiene supplies - Physical assessment of infant and mother - Information on infant feedings, behavior and development, safety, sleep habits, immunizations, parenting skills, child care, etc - Answers to questions regarding infant and self care - Information on the emotional and social adjustments related to parenting - Family planning information Call to make an appointment for a FREE home visit

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Pregnant Individuals
Childbirth Education
Expectant Fathers
Natural Family Planning
Wellness Programs
Birth Control Counseling
Nutrition Education
Medication Information/Management
Offers one-on-one life coaching from certified male life coaches, fatherhood groups, and parenting courses at no cost to clients. Helps fathers raise awareness, increase confidence, and create action to meet personal and professional goals. Parenting classes consist of self-care, parenting skills, and relationship skills. Meetings are conducted via Zoom for The Good Father Group. Email for more information.

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Single Fathers
Fathers
Expectant Fathers
Parenting Skills Classes
Stay at Home Fathers
Parent Support Groups
Life Coaching
Resource navigator provides the following support to parents: - Parenting and parent/child classes and connections - Referrals to on campus and off campus services and activities - Special workshops and presentations - Strong support system

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Pregnant Individuals
New Parents
Parents
Teenage Parents
Workshops/Symposiums
Parenting Skills Classes
Family Resource Centers/Outreach
Expectant Fathers
School Social Work Services
Year-round, six week program for young fathers, fathers-to-be, and adolescent masculine youth. Young men meet with mentors from the community to discuss fatherhood, caretaking roles, personal character growth, and supporting families and community.

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Teenage Parents
Peer Role Model Programs
Expectant Fathers
Adult/Child Mentoring Programs
Fathers
- Classes designed to prepare a woman emotionally, psychologically and physically for childbirth. - Labor/Delivery Classes - Five 2-hour sessions in 5th to 6th month of pregnancy $45 fee. - Infant Care - Two 2-hour sessions - No charge for class - Breast Feeding & Nutrition Classes - One 2-hour session - No Charge - They do have "scholarships" available for those who want to attend but cannot afford the fee. - First Saturday of every month

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New Parents
Pregnant Individuals
Birth Parents
Expectant Fathers
Childbirth Education
Siblings
Confidential client advocacy, support services, and post-abortion support including: - Adoption information - Free pregnancy tests available - Post-abortive Bible Study - Forgiven and Set Free - Postnatal and life skill classes - Baby clothing, items, furnishings as available (through the Incentive program) and maternity clothing to persons in need Developing as Dads (DAD): - educational program for dads providing information on parenting skills, rights and responsibilities as a father, peer counseling, and information and referrals

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Diapers
Pregnancy Testing
Expectant Fathers
Parenting Skills Classes
Parent Support Groups
Baby Clothing
Pregnancy/Childbirth Support Groups
Maternity Clothing
Life Skills Education
Baby Furniture
Teen Pregnancy Issues
Parenting Issues
Postabortion Support Groups
Fathers
Sexuality/Reproductive Health Education
Pro-Life Pregnancy Counseling
Provides educational classes to pregnant women, mothers, parents, or individuals making an adoption plan to engage in positive mentor relationships, life coaching, setting goals, and activities, with the opportunity to earn items. Items Earned by Participation: - Adult care items - Breastfeeding supplies - Infant care items such as clothing, diapers, diaper wipes, etc. - Maternity clothes voucher and baby clothing voucher - Pack N'Play and/or car seat Educational Classes Offered: - Breastfeeding education and support - Car seat safety education - Childbirth education - Doula services - Infant CPR - Infant care - Life groups - Life skills - Parenting - Safe sleep

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Baby Clothing
Diapers
Maternity Clothing
Personal/Grooming Supplies
Parenting Skills Classes
Infant/Child CPR Instruction
Doula Services
Child Passenger Safety Seats
Baby Furniture
Childbirth Education
Expectant Fathers
Breastfeeding Support Programs
Pregnant Individuals
Breastfeeding Individuals
Works with community education and area hospitals to provide education to expectant and new parents, professional labor support for teen moms, and moms without partners. Available services include: - Group and private classes - Doula services - Private in-home Lamaze classes - Breastfeeding support

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New Parents
Teenage Parents
Expectant Fathers
Doula Services
Childbirth Education
Pregnant Individuals
Confidential client advocacy, support services, and post-abortion support including: - Adoption information - Free pregnancy tests available - Post-abortive Bible Study - Forgiven and Set Free - Postnatal and life skill classes - Baby clothing, items, furnishings as available (through the Incentive program) and maternity clothing to persons in need Developing as Dads (DAD): - educational program for dads providing information on parenting skills, rights and responsibilities as a father, peer counseling, and information and referrals

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Diapers
Pregnancy Testing
Expectant Fathers
Parenting Skills Classes
Parent Support Groups
Baby Clothing
Pregnancy/Childbirth Support Groups
Maternity Clothing
Life Skills Education
Baby Furniture
Teen Pregnancy Issues
Parenting Issues
Postabortion Support Groups
Fathers
Sexuality/Reproductive Health Education
Pro-Life Pregnancy Counseling
Parent & Child Health - Prenatal - Counseling and education offered to pregnant adolescents and other high risk pregnant women Postpartum/New Born visits Counseling and teaching are offered in the areas of: - Safety - Nutrition - Growth - Development - Health maintenance - Normal behavior problems Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) - Visits are provided to families experiencing this syndrome to offer education and support - Child Health Screening - Child & Teen Checkups - Program is based on the preventive health philosophy of discovering & treating health problems before they become disabling - Children from 6 months to 12 years can be screened Service provide: - Height - Weight - Hearing - Vision - Development - Physical assessment - Nutrition counseling - Immunizations - Lab work for hemoglobin and lead - Urinalysis - Water Testing For Fluoride - Well water testing are required before physicians can prescribe fluoride to children - Results are mailed to families, physicians and dentists of choice - School Health - Child health screening - Education programs - Immunizations - Counseling - Consultation

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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Parent Counseling
Nutrition Education
General Health Education Programs
Wellness Programs
Prenatal Care
Bereavement and Grief Counseling
Expectant Fathers
Bereaved Parents
New Parents
Pregnant Individuals
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Treatment
Confidential client advocacy, support services, and post-abortion support including: - Adoption information - Free pregnancy tests available - Post-abortive Bible Study - Forgiven and Set Free - Postnatal and life skill classes - Baby clothing, items, furnishings as available (through the Incentive program) and maternity clothing to persons in need Developing as Dads (DAD): - educational program for dads providing information on parenting skills, rights and responsibilities as a father, peer counseling, and information and referrals

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Diapers
Pregnancy Testing
Expectant Fathers
Parenting Skills Classes
Parent Support Groups
Baby Clothing
Pregnancy/Childbirth Support Groups
Maternity Clothing
Life Skills Education
Baby Furniture
Teen Pregnancy Issues
Parenting Issues
Postabortion Support Groups
Fathers
Sexuality/Reproductive Health Education
Pro-Life Pregnancy Counseling
- Helpline for expecting and postpartum parents, not a crisis line - Information on postpartum mood and anxiety disorders for providers and new parents - Referrals to resources - Peer volunteers available to provide one-on-one support - Private Facebook support group - Connection to additional support groups through Postpartum Support International -In need families are awarded 20 hours of postpartum doula care

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Pregnant Individuals
Parenting Helplines
Anxiety Disorders
General Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Patient to Patient Networking
Expectant Fathers
Postpartum Mothers
New Parents
Perinatal Depression
Parent Support Groups
Condition Specific Mental Health Information/Education

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