Parenting

From GRPLpedia

Community 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."

Family Outreach Center

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.

Planned Parenthood of West and Northern Michigan A nonprofit agency and the largest provider of reproductive health and education services in the region.

New Titles

Web Resources

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.

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.

Driving Safety for Teens Links to information for parents of teenage drivers.

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.