TEEN FAMILY SUPPORT | EASTERSEALS CHICAGO

Provides young mothers residing in Winnebago County with home visiting services including prenatal doula and parenting support as they experience pregnancy, labor, delivery, and the challenge of becoming a mother for the first time. Offers parenting education, emotional support, child development screenings and referrals, and information. The following is offered as well: - One-on-one support from a doula* (birth support partners) and attendance at their birth and a Parent Educator (home visitor who provides parenting information and support). - Support and information through Prenatal and Parenting Support Groups. - Access to community resources. Fathers are welcome to participate with the mother in the activities. *A Doula provides physical, emotional, and informational support before, during, and just after childbirth. Doulas are available on-call 24 hours a day to assist young mothers during labor and delivery and will meet them at the hospital to support the young mother during her birth.

Date of Last Formal Update

10/09/2023

Data provided by

PATH Inc. 211

Location

730 N. Church Street, Rockford, IL 61103

Hours

Staff in-center: Mon-Thu: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Services to families: Mon-Fri: 8:30 am - 6:30 pm. - Later home visit slots reserved for families who are working or attending school.

Eligibility

- Accepts mothers, age 25 or under, who are either pregnant or parenting a newborn baby. - Resident of area served. - Contact for more information.

Fee

No fees.

Agency info

EASTERSEALS CHICAGO