Parent Resources
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Community Organizations and Resources
Bethany Christian Services Adoption and Family Services
Catholic Social Services Catholic Charities of West Michigan works with families across West Michigan, regardless of background or religion, providing services in behavioral health, social support, family preservation, and child welfare.
Child & Family Resource Council The Child & Family Resource Council is "a private non-profit organization catering to the needs of families and children in the Kent County area" and "provides education and awareness programs, community coordination, referrals and advocacy, as well as coordinating the Healthy Start program."
Grand Rapids Dads This is a group for dads in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area.
Grand Rapids Mothers of Twins Aids women and family members who have or are expecting multiples in the Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan area.
Family Outreach Center Provides mental health and family support services to segments of the population who traditionally represent the under served in the human services community.
Kent Regional 4C A non-profit agency, the Kent Regional Community Coordinated Child Care (4C) "connects parents and employers to child care providers and services" while promoting and supporting quality child care.
MOMS Club of Grand Rapids - North Group of mainly stay-at-home mothers from North Grand Rapids, Michigan. As a club, we offer lots of activities geared towards moms and children.
Planned Parenthood of West and Northern Michigan A nonprofit agency and the largest provider of reproductive health and education services in the region.
Web Resources
Autism Literacy Literary book recommendations and service to parents and teachers for children with autism.
The Children's Partnership A nonprofit child advocacy organization that provides all children with the resources they need to grow up healthy and to lead productive lives.
Driving Safety for Teens Links to information for parents of teenage drivers.
Early On Michigan "Early intervention services for infants and toddlers, birth to three years of age, with disabilities or delays, and their families." Funded through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Brochures available in English, Spanish, and Arabic.
Helen DeVos Children's Hospital List of and further information to kids' Health Problems.
MOMS Club International Support group for mothers who choose to stay at home to raise their children.
MOPS Mothers of Pre-schoolers Support for mothers of children from infancy to age five.
Mothers & More A non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of mothers through support, education and advocacy.
Parents Anonymous Support for parents who are worried they may abuse or neglect their children.
Related Pages
- Books to Share with Babies
- Early Literacy
- Growing Up with Books
- Homeschooling
- Internet Safety
- Parenting & Family Magazines at the Main Library
