Family & Parenting Support
1. Parenting Workshops
◦ Tuscaloosa's One Place – Ready, Set, GROW!
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Location: Tuscaloosa, AL
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Description: A free parenting course offering parents, future-parents, and caregivers opportunities to learn about child development, including growth, socialemotional development, health, wellness, safety, and literacy.
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Contact: Cheryl Fondren at cheryl@uwwa.org or Jodi Wilson at jodi@uwwa.org
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Website: United Way of West Alabama
◦ Children First Foundation – Parenting Education Classes
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Location: Belleville, IL
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Description: Offers parenting education, internet classes, supervised parenting time, and an exchange center to help parents adapt to divorce,
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separation, and parenting time challenges.
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Contact: 1909 Dublin Blvd., Suite B, Belleville, IL 62221; Phone: 618-235-6192
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Website: Children 1st Foundation
◦ Parenting for Success – Healthier Together
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Location: East St. Louis, IL
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Description: An information and support program designed for parents aged 9-26, offering parenting groups, developmental screenings, and community resources.
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Contact: 505 South 8th Street, East St. Louis, IL 62201; Phone: 618-482-7654
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Website: Healthier Together
◦ Parenting Classes – Community Lifeline
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Location: East St. Louis, IL
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Description: Offers group-based parenting classes utilizing the Relevant Parenting Curriculum, covering various topics to enhance parenting skills.
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Contact: 1919 State Street, East St. Louis, IL 62205; Phone: 618-875-5989 ext. 225
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Website: Community Lifeline
◦ Stronger Beginnings for Families – Brightpoint
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Location: Madison, Monroe, Randolph, and St. Clair Counties, IL
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Description: Provides support to families through home visiting, family support, and fatherhood services, aiming to build economic self-sufficiency
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and ensure school readiness.
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Contact: For St. Clair County services, contact Sherri O’Toole at sotoole@brightpoint.org or 800-467-9200 ext. 306
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Website: Brightpoint
◦ Parent Education Classes – Course For Parents
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Location: Online
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Description: Offers 100% online, self-paced parenting and family stabilization courses recognized in Tuscaloosa County, AL, and other regions, suitable for court-ordered requirements.
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Website: Course for Parents
◦ Parenting Classes – Online Parenting Programs
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Location: Online
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Description: Provides online co-parenting and divorce classes recognized in Tuscaloosa County, AL, and other counties, suitable for legal requirements.
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Website: Online Parenting Programs
◦ Parenting Education Programs – Brightpoint
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Location: Madison, Monroe, Randolph, and St. Clair Counties, IL
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Description: Offers support and resources through home visiting, family support, and fatherhood services to help families build economic self-sufficiency and ensure school readiness.
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Contact: For St. Clair County services, contact Sherri O’Toole at sotoole@brightpoint.org or 800-467-9200 ext. 306
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Website: Brightpoint
2. Child Care Assistance
• Brightpoint Child Care Resource & Referral
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Location: Serving Bond, Clinton, Madison, Monroe, Randolph, St. Clair, and Washington counties in Illinois.
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Description: Offers financial assistance to low-income families to help pay for child care, enabling parents to work or attend school.
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Contact: 2133 Johnson Road, Granite City, IL 62040; Phone: 800-847-6770, Ext. 360 ◦
• Alabama Department of Human Resources – Child Care Services Division
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Location: Statewide, Alabama.
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Description: Provides financial assistance to low and moderate-income families to access affordable and quality child care services while participating in work, educational, or training activities.
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Contact: Phone: 334-242-1310
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Website: Alabama DHR Child Care Services
• Family Guidance Center – Child Care Financial Assistance
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Location: Tuscaloosa, AL.
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Description: Provides financial assistance to low-income families to help pay for child care, enabling parents to work or attend school.
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Contact: Phone: 205-758-1159
3. Crisis Pregnancy Support
• Pregnancy Care Center
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Location: Belleville, IL.
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Description: Provides crisis intervention, support, guidance, and education to individuals facing unplanned pregnancies. Services include pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, and parenting classes.
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Contact: 311 West Lincoln St., Suite 301, Belleville, IL 62220; Phone: 618-233-2273
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Website: Pregnancy Care Center
• Sav-A-Life
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Location: Birmingham, AL.
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Description: Dedicated to supporting women facing unplanned pregnancies by providing counseling, material assistance, and educational programs to empower women to choose life.
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Contact: Phone: 205-447-8796
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Website: Sav-A-Life
• Pregnancy Help Center of South County
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Location: St. Louis, MO.
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Description: Offers pregnancy confirmation services, including clinical pregnancy testing and ultrasounds, at no cost. Provides counseling and support for individuals facing unplanned pregnancies.
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Contact: Phone: 314-487-7520
• West Alabama Women's Center
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Location: Tuscaloosa, AL.
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Description: Provides resources for individuals planning to stay pregnant, seek an abortion, parent, or consider adoption. Offers counseling, medical services, and support.
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Contact: Phone: 205-758-2235
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Website: West Alabama Women's Center
• Catholic Charities of St. Louis – Crisis Pregnancy and Maternity Support
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Location: St. Louis, MO.
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Description: Provides a variety of maternity and pregnancy services for women in crisis pregnancies, aiming to ensure babies are born healthy. Services include counseling, material assistance, and referrals.
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Contact: Phone: 314-367-5500
These resources are dedicated to supporting women and families through child care assistance and crisis pregnancy situations. It's recommended to contact the organizations directly for more information on services, eligibility, and support options.