Parenting: Resources, Services & Supports
Parenting: Resources, Services & Supports
Parenting: Resources, Services & Supports
In Butler County, KS
Baby Calming Classes & techniques (for babies up to 5 months of age) Boot Camp for New Dads, Via Christi Hospital http://www.via-christi.org/new-dads-boot-camp eLearning Childbirth Education, Via Christi Hospital http://www.via-christi.org/childbirth-elearning Happiest Baby on the Block, Via Christi Hospital http://www.via-christi.org/happiest-baby Classes monthly on Tuesday evenings at Robert D. Love Downtown YMCA, Wichita Sample baby calming technique (video) http://videos.kansas.com/vmix_hosted_apps/p/media?id=54626541
Birthline of El Dorado
Web: http://birthline.net/ / 1-800-848-LOVE El Dorado: 226 W Central Ave # 108 / 316-321-7060 Wichita: 339 N. Seneca / 316-265-0134 See website for other locations. Offers maternity and baby clothing up to age two (items have been donated). Provides women of all ages: diapers, formula (to help until the new mother begins receiving assistance from the WIC program), cribs, crib mattresses and sheets, and car seats. Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:30am - 4pm; Saturday, 10am - 1pm Walk-ins welcome. Services are free and confidential.
Breastfeeding Support
Benefits of breastfeeding: http://www.bucoks.com/index.aspx?NID=652 Breastfeeding Tips, BabyCenter: www.babycenter.com/breastfeeding Butler County Health Department WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor program: call Susan at 316-322-5730. Breast Pump Program: Hospital grade double sided electric pumps available for rental, for any local mother needing to express her milk; call 316-321-3400. Certified Breastfeeding Educator and monthly support group: Susan B. Allen Hospital; call Tammy Ojeda at 316-321-5121 for more information. El Dorado La Leche League monthly support group meets at Trinity Episcopal Church, led by Michelle Calhoun, 316-321-9400. La Leche League www.lalecheleague.org; telephone support: 1-877-4LALECHE La Leche League of Kansas: http://www.kansaslll.org/breastfeedinghelp.htm
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Miracles, Inc.
Web: http://wichitamiracles.org/ 1015 E 2nd, Wichita / 316-303-9520 / email: [email protected] Miracles House Residential: 1250 N. Market / 316-264-5900 Miracles Inc. Outpatient Services: 316-263-1317 Substance abuse prevention & treatment program for women & women with children, including residential care, outpatient treatment, and peer-to-peer services. Priority given to pregnant and post-partum women. English & Spanish; office hours: Mon. Fri., 8am 5 pm
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Parenting Classes
Pregnancy Crisis Center / 1040 N. West St., Wichita / 316.945.9400 Web: http://www.pccwichita.org/parenting Classes open to both men and women. Classes include: Childbirth Education, Breast Feeding 101: Mini Class, Money Matters, Doctor Dad, Deliberately Different,, Done with Drama Parenting Pay$: A 6-week class designed to help parents identify their parenting style, and learn key principles for emotion coaching children. Baby items are earned for class attendance and completed homework.
Wesley Family Life Education / Wesley Medical Center Web: http://wesleymc.com/service/birthcare-classes-family-life-education/ For information and to enroll: 316-962-2290 Classes include: Calming Your [Newborn] Baby, Potty Time, Caring for Your Baby, Dads Class, Having Fun with Your Toddler, Sleepy Time, Babysitting for Beginners.