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Neighborhood Parents Network

www.npnparents.org

312-476-9351

This Chicago-specific network is an online community of diverse families, connecting to resources needed navigate parenting in the city. Expectant, new, and seasoned parents come to NPN to find what they need to tackle the everyday challenges of being a parent. Whether on-line or in-person, NPN makes it easy to find support, must-have information, and amazing city events.

Community Counseling Centers of Chicago, Parenting Challenges

www.c4chicago.org

773-769-0205

The parenting support services of the Community Counseling Centers of Chicago enable parents to develop consistently secure, stable and compassionate relationships with their children, society as a whole will benefit. Parenting education is an important tool to accomplish this goal. Their “Parenting Challenges” web page offers contact information to learn more, obtain their winter schedule, and explore their Parenting Education Program, which offers comprehensive services that include classes, home visits for individualized support, and peer support groups.

The Parent Place

www.tppos.org

217-753-8730

The Parent Place offers court advoacy

The Single Mom’s Support Group

www.tricityfamilyservices.org

(630) 232-1070

Weekly support group for single mom's; $5 per session; childcare provided

Indiana Parenting Institute

www.indianaparentinginstitute.org

219-886-1111

The center connects caregivers to resources in the community that provide services in employment, childcare, education, healthcare, after-school programs, finances, etc. They have a community bulletin board, parenting programs, and a reading room among other resources.

ASK

www.aboutspecialkids.org

1-800-964-4746

ASK is about special kids, or children with disabilities. Parents will find a resource directory, trainings, and events. ASK is a parent-ed and staffed organization that provides parent liaisons who are trained in teaching families how to anticipate child and family needs. Interested parents may sign up for a monthly e-newsletter.

Parents without Partners

www.parentswithoutpartners.org

765-671-1088

Support group for single parents

Parents without Partners

www.parentswithoutpartners.org

574-277-5516

Support group for single parents

Parenting Resource Center of Iowa County

iowacounty.org

(515) 935-7300

Parenting classes and workshops; playgroup and family activities; infant massage class; car seat inspections by appointment; home visits to parents of infants and referrals to area resources/organizations; family literacy programs, English as a second language, and GED classes.

Des Moines Parent

desmoinesparent.com

Des Moines Parent is an online community for Central Iowa Parents.  It provides tips, ideas, events, activities and suggestions to get fellow parents through the day.  Its target audience includes parents with kids aged 12 and under in Central Iowa. The web page offers an event calendar, a list of fun and friendly things to do, and there is also a "family friendly" listings page covering a variety of services and recreational opportunities.

Dubuque County Early Childhood

www.dcearlychild.org

563-588-1620

This organization offers variety of services through its projects, including preschool scholarships, child care support, family support, child health services, kids expos, a kindergarten survey, early literacy and others. The organization publishes a Family connections Booklet with articles by childhood experts. Its website offers links to family activities around Dubuque.

Single and Parenting

www.singleandparenting.org

319-377-6600

Structured single parent support group; no cost; childcare provided

Together We Can

www.extension.iastate.edu

(800) 262-3804

Together We Can: Creating a Healthy Future for our Family is a series of workshops to help parents gain knowledge and skills needed to create healthy family and co-parenting relationships.

Kansas Department of Health and Environment Parents Support

www.soundbeginnings.org

800-332-6262

This organization provides special resources for hearing screening for newborns. There are also links to resources in Kansas for parents and families with children who are deaf. One can also find help here for early intervention for newborns with other delays or disorders.

Infant Toddler Services of Johnson Conty

www.itsjc.org

913-432-2900

One can find a list of community partners for children with developmental delays and lists of locations that provide fun learning opportunities for children. The website also lists community based playgroups and upcoming child-friendly events.

Little Apple Mommies

www.meetup.com

We are a group of local parents in the Manhattan, JC, and Wamego area. Our group is filled with a diverse population of people including working parents, stay at home parents, military, students, permanent residents, etc. Little Apple Mommies values acceptance of all parenting styles in an open and non-judgmental environment; $10 annual fee

Johnson County Moms and More

www.jocomothersandmore.org

Chapter meeting, local activities, personal and community networks for moms; single or married- all welcome; $45 annual fees;

Norton Women’s Care

www.nortonhealthcare.com

502-629-1234

This website of Norton Healthcare offers a page of resources for expectant parents that includes a list of online resources and articles. The resources section also links parents to a variety of other kinds of information related to preparing for childbirth.

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