New Mothers ServicesEarly Steps is a program for parents with children ages 0 - 3 who have a delay in development. They have home visits to teach parents how to help their children with everyday activities, such as bedtime, mealtime, and bath time. Please call 850.921.0772 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
Safe Haven for Newborns is here to help pregnant women of all ages. The group offers a variety of services.
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We are here to help mothers to learn to breastfeed better. We offer support, information and education. We look to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother. Please call or visit the website for more info.
Brehon House is a safe house in Tallahassee. It is for homeless, pregnant women and their infants. It is free. They provide support for women and their babies who are up to three years old. Please call 850.656.7110 extension 2 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
This group provides safety car seats for children 5 to 100 pounds. The car seats are adjustable and meet safety standards. They are for families with low incomes. The group also teaches vehicle safety awareness when families are driving with children. Please visit the website for more information.
This is a faith-based group that helps people in crisis. The help is free. Help is available for people in the big bend area. Please call 850.224.ECHO or visit the website.
Programs & Services Include:
This program helps babies up to one year old. They give families in need items for babies. These items help to keep them clean, comfortable, and safe. This is offered in all four of the Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida's offices. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
At the Wakulla County Health Department Services include:
This group offers the Critical Financial Assistance Program. The program helps military families with grants and not loans. Help is also given in the form of grocery cards. The payments are made directly to service providers. There are eligibility criteria that must be met. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Usual Types of Assistance Are:
Designed to provide pregnant or parenting teens, and their children, with educational and support services. This is a voluntary program. We help with such needs as:
