Expectant/New Parent Assistance | ONE HOPE UNITED - Healthy Families Program

Provides in home support and parenting information to parents through home visits. Visits begin during pregnancy (or before your baby turns three months old). Can last as long as you want them up to five years. Families may also be eligible for doula birth support. Doula home visits must start between 25-29 weeks of pregnancy and end when your baby is about two months old. Supportive topics are individualized and may include: - Prenatal health - The changing body - Pregnancy and childbirth education - Labor and delivery - Newborn care - Soothing a crying baby - Child development - Nutrition - Medical and dental health - School readiness - Accessing community resources - Identifying strengths and family needs - Promotion of positive parent-child interaction

Date of Last Formal Update

08/14/2024

Data provided by

Lake County 211

Physical Address

1790 Nations Drive, Gurnee, IL 60031

Hours

Service Hours Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Fax is available for referrals 24/7 - if applicable *Home visits are scheduled according to the families availability.*

Voice

847-245-6544

Primary Program Phone

Application process

Call for assistance Documents Required - None

Eligibility

First and second time parents (ages 14 or older) who are eligible to receive assistance, such as WIC and FCM, are eligible to receive home visiting support. Must reside in Lake County, IL

Languages

Spanish

Agency info

ONE HOPE UNITED

Provides child care and general health services