Provides free in-home birth education and support to low-income families. Services include: - Prenatal and Postpartum Home Visits - Developmental Screenings - Labor and delivery support for doula-enrolled families - Breastfeeding Support - Child Development Education - Group Socialization - Connections with support resources

Services provided include: - Pregnancy tests. - Community referrals for food, housing, etc. - Ongoing pregnancy support as well as prenatal and new parent education. - MENS LIFE program, which provides individual support for men navigating fatherhood and life. - Diaper bank (Crystal Lake office only).

Provides supportive services for parents. Offers in-home developmental screening for the children. Educates parents about parenthood skills and challenges and how to cope with stress. Also offers play groups and infant massage group.

Parents Pantry offers newborn and young child clothing, supplies and equipment.

Offers in-home early intervention for low-income families with children under 3 years old. Helps promote early learning, brain development, and resiliency for young children. Services include: - Individual family home visits and developmental screenings - Group parenting training sessions - Center-based group activities - Connects parents with community resources

Offers home visits by registered nurse or case manager to low-income pregnant women, families with infants up to age one, or high-risk children up to age two. Provides variety of advocacy services, which include: - Medical - Dental - Social Services - Counseling - Health Screenings - Referrals to Community Resources (health care providers, transportation, nutrition, and mental health services)

Provides in-home support services to help prepare children under the age of three for preschool. Provides activities and education to ensure the child meets developmental milestones. Also offers monthly group classes for participants, and prenatal classes for pregnant mothers.

Offers educational classes on pregnancy, breastfeeding, parenting, co-parenting, relationships, and life skills. Informed Choices offers material support of infant and more through class program. Offers a diaper bank & formula each month to clients, advocate support and community referrals.

Provides mentoring program for fathers who want to become better parents and partners. Provides education, information, and support from male mentors. Offer a video based curriculum and also provides an individual plan for clients, depending on needs.

An educational program provided to help prepare children for transition into kindergarten. Health screenings are provided as well as 2/3 of the nutrients a child needs each day. Transportation is available at most locations. The Early Head Start Program is specially designed to meet the unique developmental needs for infants and toddlers from birth to age 36 months. Center based locations are available in Pulaski and Alexander counties. Additionally, there is a home based option available in all counties, which offers a weekly visit from a teacher in the convenience of the family's home along with two special days a month for activities with other families.

An educational program provided to help prepare children for transition into kindergarten. Health screenings are provided as well as 2/3 of the nutrients a child needs each day. Transportation is available at most locations. The Early Head Start Program is specially designed to meet the unique developmental needs for infants and toddlers from birth to age 36 months. Center based locations are available in Pulaski and Alexander counties. Additionally, there is a home based option available in all counties, which offers a weekly visit from a teacher in the convenience of the family's home along with two special days a month for activities with other families.

Offers guidance and assistance to teen parents. Services include: - Individual mentoring - Parenting education - Mental health counseling - Financial coaching - Child care assistance - Tuition assistance Provides dinner and child care during weekly meetings.

Classes are now available in person and virtually. Please contact the center to find out more information and to register for classes. Provides educational services to parents and caregivers. Clients learn to understand the stages of a child's development. The topics reflect on the following: - First Trimester - Prenatal Care - Smoking - Newborn Care - Bathing and Sleep - Parent-Child Relationship - Quality Care - Domestic Violence - Toilet Training "Baby bucks" are earned as clients continue to take classes to spend on items from the Baby Boutique. Baby items included in the boutique include baby clothing and furniture.

Provides group gathering and counseling for mothers

Federally funded programs designed to promote school readiness. School readiness is defined as children possessing the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for success in school and in life beyond school. Provides services in core areas of early learning, health, and family well-being while engaging parents as partners every step of the way.

Offers school readiness program and additional comprehensive services to children and their families. Additional services include: - Health and dental care. - Nutrition services. - Special needs services. - Mental health support. - Transportation. - Information about community resources.

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.

Provides early, continuous, intensive, and comprehensive child development and family support services to infants and toddlers and their families.

- Free pregnancy tests. - Referrals for medical care, adoption, foster care, and legal and financial assistance. - Maternity clothing. - Education on pregnancy, baby development, childbirth, and caring for an infant. - "Bright Course Lesson Program" - online education program where participants can earn items that they need, including cribs and car seats.

Health Educators can meet on a one-one-one basis to address uestions about diet, nutrition, and managing chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. Groups include: - Diabetes groups - address topics such as the importance of good control, balancing meals and snacks, monitoring blood sugar, and taking medications. - Healthy Eating for Kids covers topics such as healthy snacks, breakfast tips, and picky eaters. - Healthy Weight Loss for Adults touches on safe weight loss, portion control, mindful eating, and meal planning.

Services offered include: - Pregnancy testing. - Adoption information (including agency referrals). - Maternity & infant supplies. - Medical referrals. - Parenting education. - Ultrasound (only to confirm viable pregnancy, not to determine gender or abnormalities). - Support for men.

Head Start is a federally-funded program that serves children from birth to age five and pregnant women, offering a school readiness program in addition to comprehensive services to children and their families who meet income guidelines.

Federally funded programs designed to promote school readiness. School readiness is defined as children possessing the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for success in school and in life beyond school. Provides services in core areas of early learning, health, and family well-being while engaging parents as partners every step of the way.

Provides the following services: - Free on-site pregnancy testing. - On-site limited obstetrical ultrasound services - STI/ STD testing. - Parenting education (HOPE program). - Support to pregnant woman whose unborn baby has been diagnosed with an adverse or terminal condition and wish to carry to term (Willow Story program).

Federally funded programs designed to promote school readiness. School readiness is defined as children possessing the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for success in school and in life beyond school. Provides services in core areas of early learning, health, and family well-being while engaging parents as partners every step of the way.