Pregnancy & Parenting
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Expectant Parents Organization
271 Woodland Pass, Suite 214
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 337-7365
info@expectantparents.org
Provides information about pregnancy, childbirth and parenting the newborn - coping skills to reduce discomfort and complications - support that reduces anxieties and promotes the individual’s ability to cope. Scholarships for classes may be available.
Big Brothers / Big Sisters
Michigan Capital Region
1235-A Center Street, Lansing
(517) 372-0160
www.bigimpactmidmi.com/
This program matches adults and children for one to one activities, mentoring, and fun. Call or visit the website for more information.
Boys and Girls Club of Lansing
4315 Pleasant Grove, Lansing
(517) 394-0455
Boys and Girls Club offers life enhancing programs and character development experiences to inspire and enable young people.
Boy Scouts of America Chief Okemos Council
4000 W. Michigan, Lansing
(517) 321-9400
www.chiefokemosbsa.org
BSA serves the Clinton, Ingham, and Eaton counties along with the Portland School District. Call the office for the nearest program location.
Chance at Childhood Clinic
541 E. Grand River Ave.,
E. Lansing
(517) 432-8406
MSU College of Law and School of Social Work students represent abused, neglected, and at-risk children and families as part of the Child and Family Advocacy Certificate Program - a joint program offered by the MSU College of Law and the Graduate School of Social Work.
Child Abuse Prevention Services
119 Pere Marquette, #1B, Lansing
(517) 484-8444
Provides parenting education, family strengthening classes, free respite childcare, and a parent aide program.
Eaton Intermediate School District
(517) 484-2929 x1165
Eaton Intermediate School District Prevention Program Services offers parenting classes covering various topics, available to all parents. Classes are offered in area Counties.
Family Growth Centers
(517) 371-4350
(517) 484-8444
Parent education classes, free drop-off childcare, support groups and referral services are available for parents. There is a branch of the Family Growth Center in the University United Methodist Church on Harrison near Trowbridge Rd.
Girls Scouts of Michigan Capital Council
1974 Cedar, Holt
(517) 699-9400
This group serves Ingham, Eaton and Clinton County. Call the office for the troop location near you.
Parent Helpline
1-800-942-4357
The Parent Helpline is run by the State of MI and can provide information on child protective services, crisis intervention and local referral services. Operators are trained to help with emotional crisis and listening/discussion to help parents.
Project Great Start
www.mi.gov/greatstart
Information and resources for families with children ages birth to three years old. Visit the website for local agency information.
Children with Disabilities
Children’s Special Health Care Services
1-800-359-3722
Financial assistance for medical care to families who have children with special needs and require care, ages birth to 21.
ARC Michigan
1-800-292-7851
State organization on mental retardation and developmental disabilities.
LAP Respite Center
840 E. Mt. Hope, #101, Lansing
(517) 372-6671
Respite care. Trained staff who are employed by LAP relieve family caregivers. Services may be provided to families for a few hours, a few days in the family home, or at the Respite House, depending on need and availability of service.
Early On® Michigan
1-800-327-5966
www.1800earlyon.org
Early intervention services for infants and toddlers, 0-3 years of age, with developmental delays or diagnosed conditions, and their families. Early On ensures that eligible children receive comprehensive, family-centered, services.