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Helping Young Fathers Program - Dovetail Project - Main Office

Dovetail Project offers a 12-week curriculum that was developed through research by Sheldon Smith, Dovetail's founder and Director. Supplemented with frequent guest speakers, the program educates fathers about the roles, rights and responsibilities of fatherhood as well as their importance in the lives of their children. The one-of-a-kind program also includes a strong component addressing Felony Street Law to help these young men avoid incarceration and stay present in their kids' lives. Benefits of the program include a $500 stipend, transportation, and meals each class.

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Power of Fathers Collaborative - Family Focus - Evanston

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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Family Case Management Program - Sinai Chicago - Mount Sinai Hospital

Sinai Chicago offers Family Case Management services that assist Medicaid-eligible pregnant women and infants in obtaining the health, services, and other assistance needed to have a healthy pregnancy and promote infant health and development.

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Healthy Families - YWCA Metropolitan Chicago - Laura Parks and Mildred Francis Center

Healthy Families is a voluntary home visiting program that helps new and expectant parents strengthen their family's functioning and reduce their risk for child abuse or neglect. The program is a prevention program that works to improve the safety of children while providing support to the family. Home visitors help new moms and dads be better parents by teaching them how babies grow and develop, how to keep babies safe and healthy, good parenting skills, and goal setting.

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West Suburban Parenting Program - Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Chicago - St. Eulalia Catholic Church

CCAC provides free home visitation, support groups, and supportive services to income qualifying pregnant women and parents with children from birth to age three living in and around Maywood, Hilside, Westchester, Broadview, and Melrose Park.Families are visited in their home by a parent coach who support parents as their child's first teacher. Parents learn about healthy child development and practice parenting techniques to enhance bonding and family well-being. Pregnant women are provided support and resources as they prepare for the birth of their child.

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Roseland Adolescent Parenting Program (RAPP) - Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Chicago - Roseland WIC Grocery Store

CCAC provides free home visitation, support groups, and supportive services to income qualifying pregnant women and parents with children from birth to age three living in and around the Roseland area.Families are visited in their home by a parent coach who support parents as their child's first teacher. Parents learn about healthy child development and practice parenting techniques to enhance bonding and family well-being. Pregnant women are provided support and resources as they prepare for the birth of their child.

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WARMLINE | BABY TALK

Offers telephone counseling and information to help to families seeking developmental and parenting information, referrals to various community agencies, and/or seeking to learn more about Baby TALK Family Engagement programs.

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First-Time Parenting Assistance - Firman Community Services - Maternal Child Health Program

Firman Community Services offers first time parenting assistance, including parenting goods that are needed.

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Advancing Fathers - Brightpoint - Mitzi Freidheim Child & Family Center

The Advancing Fathers program has a two-fold emphasis. First, to provide direct services to fathers and mothers to support and improve father involvement in the family. Secondly, to promote community awareness about the importance of fatherhood through the community Fatherhood Coalitions. Fatherhood coalitions are a powerful catalyst for connecting fathers to community programs. They help fathers increase their parenting skills and build and nurture connections with each other, with the mothers of their children, and with their children. Their skills-building workshops and parent support groups are available locally and virtually, making it possible for anyone throughout Illinois to join.

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Healthy Families - YWCA Metropolitan Chicago - StreetWise

Healthy Families is a voluntary home visiting program that helps new and expectant parents strengthen their family's functioning and reduce their risk for child abuse or neglect. The program is a prevention program that works to improve the safety of children while providing support to the family. Home visitors help new moms and dads be better parents by teaching them how babies grow and develop, how to keep babies safe and healthy, good parenting skills, and goal setting.

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Teen Parent Services - Kindred Life Ministries - Main Location

Kindred Life Ministries offers a weekly support program for teen parents. Services include mental health counseling, mentoring, financial coaching, parenting education, childcare assistance, life skills, and tangible resources like diapers and wipes.

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JUMP START PROGRAM | EASTERSEALS JOLIET REGION

Offers parental training and enrichment program that offers education and family support services. The primary goal is to strengthen parent-child relationships, reinforce parenting skills, and promote child growth and development so that all children develop a strong foundation for learning.

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PREGNANCY CARE CENTER | PREGNANCY CARE CENTER OF SPRINGFIELD

Provides supportive services to pregnant mothers and new parents.

Services and programs include:

- Adoption Support.

- Maternal Health Services.

- Newborn Care Education.

- Prenatal Care Education.

- Parenting Education.

- Physician Referrals.

- Pregnancy tests.

- Food For Two program (supplemental nutritious food during pregnancy).

- Laundry Program (provides laundry supplies and laundromat vouchers). - Maternity, infant, and children's clothing (up to 18 months in size). - Diapers. - Personal care items (shampoo, toothpaste, soap, etc.). - Items for infants and children (strollers, high chairs, beds, changing tables, etc.) (available when donations are received).

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New Dad Parenting Programs | Life Network of Southern Illinois Red Bud Satellite Center

Provides male mentoring program for expectant fathers.

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Power of Fathers Collaborative - Family Focus - Aurora

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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EARN WHILE YOU LEARN | CHOICES PREGNANCY AND HEALTH

Provides information to help prepare expectant parents and support childbirth.

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PREGNANCY HELP CENTER | REDEEMING LOVE MINISTRIES

Offers support services to pregnant women including pregnancy tests, parenting classes, pre-natal classes, ultrasounds, and information on community resources. Also offers "Earn While You Learn" program that allows new parents to earn credits through education that can be used towards purchasing baby necessities.

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COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE REFERRALS | CHOICES PREGNANCY AND HEALTH

Works with local organizations to provide individuals with community and financial resources.

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EARN WHILE YOU LEARN | CHOICES PREGNANCY AND HEALTH

Provides information to help prepare expectant parents and support childbirth.

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General Expectant/New Parent Assistance | Life Network of Southern Illinois Red Bud Satellite Center

Provides parenting classes taught by peer counselors with the opportunity to earn baby clothing, baby formula, diapers, car seats, high chairs, pack-n-plays, etc.

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General Expectant/New Parent Assistance | Life Network of Southern Illinois

Provides parenting classes taught by peer counselors with the opportunity to earn baby clothing, baby formula, diapers, car seats, high chairs, pack-n-plays, etc.

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PRENATAL AND NEWBORN CARE CLASSES | PREGNANCY CARE CENTER OF ROCKFORD, THE

Offers educational classes with experienced facilitators on everything from prenatal care and childbirth to breastfeeding and newborn care. The goal is to set clients up for success in pregnancy and in parenthood through educational classes.

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MATERNAL AND CHILD SERVICES | FRANKLIN-WILLIAMSON BI-COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Assists individuals and families with making informed decisions regarding their health and the health of their family.

Services provided:
- Family planning counseling and referral.
- Pregnancy testing.
- Prenatal counseling and follow-up.
- Referral for medical card.
- High risk infant follow-up.
- Family case management.
- Lead poisoning testing and counseling.
- WIC (Women, Infants, and Children Program).

Pediatric Developmental Screening provides evaluation and assessment to determine whether there are developmental delays or other issues that need to be addressed.

WIC provides healthy food, nutrition education and counseling, and breastfeeding support for pregnant and breastfeeding individuals, infants, and children. Also provides referrals for health care and other services.

Family Case Management provides family case management services to pregnant individuals, infants, and children with high-risk medical conditions. Also offers assistance with help finding a doctor for prenatal

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HOME VISITING | SINNISSIPPI CENTERS

Provides voluntary home visiting services that offers family support and coaching for expectant parents and parents of young children ages birth to 3. The program provides guidance about child development, child safety, practical parenting skills, and family bonding. Provides regular visits based on the family's needs, preferences, and schedules. Visits may be in-person or virtual.

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