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| Child Care Resources |
| CHILD CARE AWARE |
800.424.2248 |
| Referral service for information about child care |
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| CHILD CARE COORDINATING COUNCIL OF DETROIT/ WAYNE COUNTY INC. |
313.259.4411 |
| Provides a list of licensed childcare facilities in Wayne County |
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| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN |
800.424.2480 |
| Provides referrals for daycare and early childhood programs which meet accreditation requirements |
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| SAFE STAY CRISIS NURSERY |
734.595.0411 |
| Provides overnight care for families in need of emergency or respite care with infants and children up to 9 years of age |
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| Counseling and Support |
| EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SERVICE |
313.224.7000 |
| Provides information and referrals for any mental health concern |
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| DEPRESSION AFTER DELIVERY |
800.944.4773 |
| National organization providing telephone contacts, materials and a list of support groups for families affected by postpartum depression |
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| FORMERLY EMPLOYED MOTHERS AT THE LEADING EDGE |
734.692.7149 |
| Assists women transition from paid employment to motherhood and the choice to parent full time |
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| AFTER BABY COMES (ABC) |
734.425.7977 x117 |
| Provides home visits, phone calls, play groups and infant massage classes to first time parents delivering in the Oakwood Healthcare System |
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| MICHIGAN SIDS ALLIANCE |
800.331.7437 |
| Provides support to families dealing with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Educational materials available. |
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| OAKWOOD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES |
734.727.1111 |
| Provides referrals to qualified mental health professionals |
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| POSTPARTUM SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL |
805.967.7636 |
| Clearinghouse for postpartum issues, also provides information/referrals for support groups and professionals throughout the world |
| Infant Health |
| BABY HOTLINE |
313.961.BABY |
| Provides referrals and information about maternal related issues like clothing, transportation, immunizations, well baby care, etc. |
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| BURN CENTER AT CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL |
313.745.BURN |
| Fields questions regarding burn injury and prevention |
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| CHEMTREC CENTER |
800.262.8200 |
| Assists callers with questions regarding chemical product safety |
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| INFANT-CHILD CPR CLASS |
313.593.7694 |
| Oakwood offers classes taught by certified instructors |
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| INFANT MASSAGE |
734.425.7977 X117 |
| The After Baby Comes Program offers free classes in infant massage to all first time parents delivering at Oakwood. |
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| MATERNAL HOTLINE |
800.26.BIRTH |
| Referrals to health departments and doctors for pediatric care |
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| PARENT HELP LINE |
800.942.HELP |
| Answers questions about parenting issues and the prevention of child abuse |
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| PARENTING MATTERS |
800.531.5151 |
| Provides support/information on parenting classes, assessments, referrals |
| Medical Insurance |
| MI CHILD |
888.988.6300 |
| Low cost health insurance ($5 monthly) for qualifying, uninsured children |
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| FAMILY INDEPENDENCE AGENCY |
Inkster 313.277.4800 |
| Taylor (734)281-8319 |
Romulus 734.595.9213 |
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| WAYNE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT |
734.727.7000 |
| Social Security Information |
| SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION |
313.278.9412 |
| For information about obtaining a Social Security card |
| Education & Unemployment |
| FOCUS HOPE |
313.464.4600 |
| Provides GED and employment training |
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| EVENSTART |
Western Wayne County 734.728.3400 |
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Downriver 734.287.1700 |
| Provides tutoring and support for parents seeking to earn their GED |
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| WAYNE METRO COMMUNITY SERVICES |
313.843.2550 |
| Employment and training program |
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| 9-5 JOB PROGRAM HOTLINE |
800.522.0925 |
| Support/advocacy on issues such as family leave, sexual harassment, etc. |
| Domestic Violence |
| Women's Justice Center |
313.371.3985 |
| Provides information on emergency shelter, legal services, daycare, furniture, clothing, transportation, as well as general support |
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| FIRST STEP |
888.453.5900 |
| Provides advocacy, shelter, crisis intervention, and counseling |
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| FAMILY VIOLENCE HELP LINE |
800.996.6228 |
| 24 hour crisis line |
| Safety |
| OAKWOOD CAR SEAT CHECKS |
313.791.1494 |
| Trained staff will educate parents on proper installation of car seat |
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| POISON CONTROL CENTER OF MI |
800.764.7661 |
| Information provided regarding symptoms and necessary treatments of toxic substances |
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| NATIONAL LEAD INFORMATION |
800.532.3394 |
| Information on preventing lead poisoning and lead dust testing; referrals |
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| U.S. PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION |
800.638.2772 |
| Provides information on safety standards and product recalls |
| Fatherhood |
| MARILLAC TEEN FATHERHOOD |
248.559.2272 |
| Program for teen fathers |
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| FATHERS FOR EQUAL RIGHTS |
248.354.3080 |
| Provide information about legal rights for fathers in regards to visitation, paternity, etc. |
| Nutrition/Breastfeeding |
| WIC (for income qualified families) |
Ypsilanti 734.484.6770 |
| Inkster 734.727.7000 |
Lincoln Park 313.383.7846 |
| Taylor 734.955.3900 |
| Provides coupons to purchase infant formula, juice, cereal, eggs, etc. |
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| FOCUS HOPE |
313.494.4600 |
| Provides free monthly food for children up to 6 years not receiving WIC |
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| FOOD BANK-ST. VINCENT DE PAUL (need referral) |
Taylor 313.291.4888 |
| Melvindale 313.382.6877 |
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| OAKWOOD NURSING HOTLINE |
313.593.5929 |
| Link to lactation specialists |
| THE BREASTFEEDING SPECIALISTS |
810.939.8378 |
| Provide information and support for working mothers who want to continue nursing |
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| ELECTRIC BREAST PUMP RENTAL |
Canton 734.454.4964 |
| Dearborn 313.561.6515 |
| Multiple Births |
| NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF MOTHERS WITH TWINS CLUB |
800.243.2278 |
| Call for local chapter near you |
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| WESTERN WAYNE MOTHERS OF TWINS |
313.562.9234 |
| Teen Parent Programs |
| LULA BELLE STEWART CENTER |
313.867.2372 |
| Variety of services for teens including housing, daycare and counseling |
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| MARILLAC OUTREACH PROGRAM |
248.559.2272 |
| Counseling, referrals & case management for ages 12-22 |
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| YOUNG MOTHERS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (Y-MAP) |
734.513.7598 |
| Mentoring programs for teen moms; referrals/support |
| Recreation |
| GYMBOREE |
734.675.1002 |
| Music, auditory, and tactile stimulation |
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| KINDERMUSIK |
734.354.9825 |
| Provides stimulation through music and interaction |
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| POSITIVE PARENTING FITNESS CLASS |
313.593.7694 |
| Infants from 6 weeks to 8 months; shape-up classes for mom and baby |
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| AFTER BABY COMES |
734.425.7977 x117 |
| Parent-baby play groups for first time parents located throughout Wayne County |
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| CHECK YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY RECREATION DEPARTMENTS |
| Legal Aid/Paternity |
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| DNA DIAGNOSTICS FOR PATERNITY |
800.362.2368 |
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| FRIEND OF THE COURT |
313.224.5300 |
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