Family Support
Family support and Coaching offers free and low-cost coaching programs for Calhoun 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.
Resources
Early Head Start
Early Head Start (EHS) provides weekly visits lasting approximately 1.5 hours in your home that focus on enjoying your role as a parent, developing the necessary skills to enhance your child’s development, day to day concerns, and parenting information and support on behavior management. Socialization events are also held twice per month offering fun and educational activities for the enrolled child and their family. This program is year-round and is free for low-income families (according to federal guidelines or special needs), pregnant women and children ages 0-3 years. Early Head Start is run by Child Development Services of Calhoun Area, Inc.
Early On Michigan
Early On Michigan offers early intervention services for infants and toddlers, birth to three years of age, with developmental delay(s) and/or disabilities, and their families. Research has shown that by addressing delays early on – especially between birth and age 3 – we can more effectively impact a child’s development, even into adulthood. Don’t worry. But don’t wait.
If you think that your child’s growth, learning, or social skills are not the same as those of other children the same age, the sooner you check it out the better. Call Early On® Michigan. We’ll talk with you and refer you to an Early On Coordinator close to your home. Your Coordinator can also give you information on things that you can do to help your child grow and learn. We want your child to have a Great Start in life. Call us. We’re here to help.
Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP)
Nurse-Family Partnership® (NFP) is a free program that partners first-time moms with nurses. NFP® nurses regularly visit you at home from pregnancy through your child's second birthday. Your nurse will help you to have a healthy pregnancy, give you coaching on child development, and empower you to pursue your own path to a successful, happy life for you and your family. Your NFP® nurse is there for you so you can be there for your baby!
Home Visits:
Each visit is designed around three goals: a healthy pregnancy and delivery, your baby's health and development, and your vision and goals for the future. Our aim is to support you in becoming the best parent you can be, have a healthy pregnancy, and a healthy baby
- How will my nurse support me?
- Have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby.
- Become the best mom you can be.
- Learn and practice skills that make you more confident as a mom -- breastfeeding, nutrition, child development, safe-sleep techniques and much more
- Get referrals for healthcare, childcare, job training and other support services available in your community.
- Continue your education, develop job skills, and follow your dreams for your future
Who NFP® Serves
NFP® is free and open to any woman who:
- Is pregnant with her first child
- Lives in Calhoun County
- Is eligible for WIC or Medicaid
- Is before her 28th week of pregnancy
Contact Information
Call the Calhoun County Nurse-Family Partnership at 269-969-6392 to speak with someone about the program.
Please use the [Hours & Location] page to contact us and get started!
Additional Resources
- NFP Digital Pre-Enrollment Packet
- Stories from other NFP moms
- National NFP website
- 2017-2018 Public Health Department Annual Report
- 2015 NFP Program Evaluation
Parents as Teachers
Early Childhood Connections Parents as Teachers (PAT) Home Visiting, run through Calhoun Intermediate School District, partners with families with children up to 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 one-on-one home visits, playgroups, developmental screening and a resource network for families.
Car Seats
Our Certified Passenger Safety Technicians can help determine if your child is in the right seat and if it is installed correctly. Eligible children must be present during the appointment and expectant mothers must be in the third trimester to receive a seat. Some examples of eligibility include but are not limited to; WIC, Medicaid, GSRP, Head Start, Children’s Special Health Care Services, etc.
CALL 2-1-1
CALL 2-1-1 is a free, confidential service that connects people seeking answers with local community-based organization programs and services. CALL 2-1-1 can help you with employment, food assistance, help for an aging parent, addiction prevention services, access to health care, clothing, mental health services, affordable housing options, support groups and ways of becoming part of your community. Dial 2-1-1 or 877-211-5253 to connect 24 hours a day, 7 days a week or Visit Call-211.org to access the online resource database.
