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2423 South Austin Boulevard, Cicero, IL 60804
The Children's Center of Cicero-Berwyn offers a home visiting program that includes home visitations and monthly socialization for pregnant women and children from birth to two age.Please note: Patricia Makris Child Development Center is the only location that offers site-based services five days a week, Monday through Friday.
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211 Metro Chicago
729 Engle Street, Dolton, IL 60419
Illinois Action For Children offers Home Visiting for pregnant women and families of infants, toddlers, and twos. Parent educators will partner with you in your home (or at one of the Early Learning Centers) in three key areas: child-centered parenting, parent-child interaction, and family well-being.
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14014 Park Avenue, Dolton, IL 60419
Violence Prevention Parent Education Program helps parents increase positive relationships with their children, positive discipline, educating children about finances, family interaction, and education.
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2010 Dewey Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
The Power of Fathers Collaborative is open to all fathers trying to reconnect with their families and learn positive parenting skills to build relationships with their children in a safe, welcoming setting. The 12-week program covers topics such as: fathers' rights, ex-offender rights, job referrals, child support information, male-female relationships, grandfathering, parental self-esteem, domestic violence, child development, and more.
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1400 Indian Avenue, Aurora, IL 60505

Offers free group-education parenting skills classes,  subjects such as Wellness, managing or prevent diabetes, heart disease, or obesity.

Positive Parenting, focusing on discipline, temperament and development, and sibling rivalry.

Prenatal care, preparing for birth and questions and answers about breast feeding. Expectant moms are encouraged to bring support person.

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United Way of the Midlands
212 Barney Drive, Joliet, IL 60435

Provides services to improve quality of life of children and adults by developing individualized programs and teaching adaptive behaviors.

Services include:

- Behavioral intervention and treatment by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

- Personal support.

- Service Facilitation/Case management.

- School observations.

- Home based training to parents and paraprofessionals.

- Medical consultation, and information. 

- Assistance obtaining assistive technology through Medicaid.

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United Way of the Midlands
397 South Schmale Road, Carol Stream, IL 60188

Offers help to first and second-time parents managing the demands of caring for a child during the first three years of life. Family-support workers visit the home to encourage new parents by building on their strengths, emphasizing the joys of parenting and easing concerns with education and hands-on assistance. Services can start before the baby is born with prenatal home visits by a doula.

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United Way of the Midlands
705 East Lincoln Street, Suite 303, Normal, IL 61761
Offers several educational opportunities for parents to learn about trauma, sexual abuse, and other topics. See website for updated course list.
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United Way of the Midlands
310 Seminary Avenue, Aurora, IL 60505
Bi-monthly visits with parents in their homes to share information on child development and to work with families to set goals and solve child-related problems.
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United Way of the Midlands
475 Taft Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Parents Pantry offers newborn and young child clothing, supplies and equipment.
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211 DuPage County
801 South Washington Street, Naperville, IL 60540
Prenatal classes for expectant parents, in-person and virtual. Classes include pregnancy classes, childbirth classes, parenting and infant care classes. Information on classes and groups available at: https://www.endeavorhealth.org/services/womens-health/pregnancy-care
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211 DuPage County
222 East Willow Avenue, Wheaton, IL 60187
Program provides education and support to young parents in their homes. Program emphasizes parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting and family well-being.
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211 DuPage County
100 South Greenleaf Street, Gurnee, IL 60031
Offers short-term counseling for families and young adults of Warren Township. Focuses on parent and family involvement. Offers in-person and virtual sessions. Other counseling services are open to non-residents, including:
  • Parent education
  • Therapy groups
  • Professional continuing education
  • Experiential therapies (such as Equestrian Therapy)
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Lake County 211
Online Resource, Boys Town, NE 68010
Provides a 24-hour crisis hotline for youth and parents. Provides confidential crisis counseling by phone, text, and email. Offers help with mental health and life issues, such as:
  • Suicide prevention and ideation
  • Anxiety, depression, and anger
  • Physical, sexual, and emotional abuse
  • Parenting troubles
  • Teen runaways
  • Chemical dependency
  • School issues and bullying
  • Relationship problems
Download the Mobile App for confidential help at: https://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/Pages/mobile-app.aspx
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Lake County 211
330 South Greenleaf Street, Gurnee, IL 60031
Provides a text line for caregivers of children from prenatal age to eight years old. Offers tips and activities that caters to the child's development, including: Language Early literacy Health and safety Behavioral tips **Text "UWLC" to: 274448
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Lake County 211
2049 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
Provides a program on partnering with new or soon-to-be parents who are looking for more support. Offers to help them nurture and care for their child or children. Family Support Specialist guides and assist on building a strong relationship and providing care for your child. As well as accessing resources and more.
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Lake County 211
671 South Lewis Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085
Provides pro-life supportive services for individuals experiencing unplanned pregnancy. Provides case management during pregnancy and throughout the early years of the child's life. Services include: Pregnancy counseling Crisis intervention Home visits Parenting education and support Community referrals Advocacy services
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Lake County 211
2031 Dugdale Road, North Chicago, IL 60064
Offers case management services to families and connects them to necessary resources. Areas of need include:
  • Parenting classes
  • Family counseling
  • Legal aid and immigration issues
  • Healthcare referrals
  • Domestic violence counseling referrals
  • Housing referrals
  • Referrals to other local social service agencies for financial and basic needs
  • Referrals to substance use, problem gambling, and mental health treatment
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Lake County 211
888 East Belvidere Road, Suite 124, Grayslake, IL 60030
Provides support to men who are becoming parents. Provides mentorship to help them learn how to support the pregnancy and prepare for parenthood.
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Lake County 211
2710 17th Street Suite 100, Zion, IL 60099
Offers parenting skills class for fathers to strengthen households and prevent domestic violence. Helps fathers to understand generational trauma, child development, positive discipline, and empathy.
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Lake County 211
525 Farragut Avenue, Building 26, Suite 300, Great Lakes, IL 60088
Provides supportive services for new parents in the military community. Offers prenatal education, developmental screenings, parenting skills, and play groups.
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Lake County 211
641 Lorraine Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085
Offers supportive services to help single mothers become self-sufficient. Services include:
  • Parenting classes
  • Life-skills training
  • Anger management classes
  • GED/ESL assistance
  • Help finding childcare and transportation
  • Spiritual encouragement and biblical instruction
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Lake County 211
3010 Grand Avenue, Second Floor, Waukegan, IL 60085
Provides home visits with registered nurses and health navigators to eligible clients. Offers assessments, screenings, health education, parenting education, and help with resources.
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Lake County 211
31979 North Fish Lake Road, Round Lake, IL 60073
Offers case management services to families and connects them to necessary resources. Areas of need include:
  • Parenting classes
  • Family counseling
  • Legal aid and immigration issues
  • Healthcare referrals
  • Domestic violence counseling referrals
  • Housing referrals
  • Referrals to other local social service agencies for financial and basic needs
  • Referrals to substance use, problem gambling, and mental health treatment
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Lake County 211
330 Laurel Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035
Offers bilingual early childhood education program for parents and children under age five. Meets in-person two times per week. Also includes the following support services: Developmental screening Family planning education Parenting support Home visits by a trained support worker Support groups for grandparents raising grandchildren Referrals to health care providers, community services, and collaborating agencies
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Lake County 211