Free Family Services
Family support and coaching offers free and low-cost coaching programs for Ottawa area families from pregnancy through the start of kindergarten. Parents are matched with a friendly and experienced coach who provides services such as answering parenting questions, providing prenatal support and helping find services for mothers, families, and children.
Early Head Start
Throughout pregnancy and children 0–3 years
Early Head Start (EHS) ofrece visitas semanales que duran aproximadamente 1,5 horas en su hogar y se enfocan en disfrutar su papel como padre, desarrollar las habilidades necesarias para mejorar el desarrollo de su hijo, las preocupaciones del día a día e información para padres y apoyo en el manejo del comportamiento. También se llevan a cabo eventos de socialización dos veces al mes que ofrecen actividades divertidas y educativas para el niño inscrito y su familia. Este programa es gratuito durante todo el año para familias de bajos ingresos (de acuerdo con las pautas federales o necesidades especiales), mujeres embarazadas y niños de 0 a 3 años. Early Head Start está dirigido por Child Development Services of Ottawa Area, Inc.
Weekly visits focusing on enjoying your role as a parent, enhancing your child’s development, day to day concerns, and support on behavior management. Available for families who meet federal poverty guidelines or who have special needs.
Temprano en Michigan
For families with children 0–3 years
Early intervention for infants and toddlers with developmental delay(s) and/or disabilities and their families. Addressing delays early on can more effectively impact a child’s development.
Si cree que el crecimiento, el aprendizaje o las habilidades sociales de su hijo no son los mismos que los de otros niños de la misma edad, cuanto antes lo compruebe, mejor. Llame a Early On® Michigan. Hablaremos con usted y lo referiremos a un Coordinador de Early On cerca de su hogar. Su coordinador también puede brindarle información sobre las cosas que puede hacer para ayudar a su hijo a crecer y aprender. Queremos que su hijo tenga un gran comienzo en la vida. Llámanos. Estamos aquí para ayudar.
Programa de salud maternoinfantil
Throughout pregnancy and children 0–1 year
Partnering with Medicaid-eligible families to provide caring, trusted, and knowledgeable services and supports. Our home visitors serve the goals and needs of each family through prenatal support, parenting and child development education, nutrition information and more.
The Maternal Infant Health Program (MIHP) is a FREE program designed to help you- as an expecting parent – and your new baby, receive help and support when you need it most. Monthly visits are scheduled at your convenience in your home or in the community to help you and your baby get the best start possible. Comuníquese con el Departamento de Salud Pública del Área de Ottawa para obtener más información..
Padres como maestros
Throughout pregnancy and children 0–5 years
Parents as Teachers (PAT), is a home visiting program run by the Ottawa Area Intermediate School District. PAT partners with families expecting a child or with children through age five; providing information on child development, community resources, and family support. PAT helps to ensure children are healthy, safe and ready to learn. The program includes home visits, community Play n Learn groups, developmental screenings and a resource network for families.
Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP) Maternal Child Health Services
For families who are part of a federally recognized tribe. Services available prenatally through the child’s age of 5.
Offers 1-on-1 Visits, Lactation Support, Playgroups & Outings, Parenting Support, Developmental Screenings and Connections to additional resources. To sign up email mch@nhbp-nsn.gov
Family Spirit: Little River Band of Ottawa Indians
For Native and Non-Native families.
Offers support for pregnancy, parenting, and meeting family goals; nutrition and breast feeding support; and home management.
MomsBloom
For parents of newborns 0–12 weeks.
Hands-on and emotional support in your family’s home as you transition to life with a newborn.
Salud Mental Comunitaria
For children and their families based on need and eligibility.
Family services provides behavioral health supports, services and treatment for children age 0–21, and their families.
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