Community Resources

800.424.2248

Child Care Resources
CHILD CARE AWARE
Referral service for information about child care

CHILD CARE COORDINATING COUNCIL OF DETROIT/ WAYNE COUNTY INC.	313.259.4411
Provides a list of licensed childcare facilities in Wayne County

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN	800.424.2480
Provides referrals for daycare and early childhood programs which meet accreditation requirements

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

Counseling and Support
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SERVICE	313.224.7000
Provides information and referrals for any mental health concern

DEPRESSION AFTER DELIVERY	800.944.4773
National organization providing telephone contacts, materials and a list of support groups for families affected by postpartum depression

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

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

MICHIGAN SIDS ALLIANCE	800.331.7437
Provides support to families dealing with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Educational materials available.

OAKWOOD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES	734.727.1111
Provides referrals to qualified mental health professionals

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.

BURN CENTER AT CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL	313.745.BURN
Fields questions regarding burn injury and prevention

CHEMTREC CENTER	800.262.8200
Assists callers with questions regarding chemical product safety

INFANT-CHILD CPR CLASS	313.593.7694
Oakwood offers classes taught by certified instructors

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.

MATERNAL HOTLINE	800.26.BIRTH
Referrals to health departments and doctors for pediatric care

PARENT HELP LINE	800.942.HELP
Answers questions about parenting issues and the prevention of child abuse

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

FAMILY INDEPENDENCE AGENCY	Inkster 313.277.4800
Taylor (734)281-8319	Romulus 734.595.9213

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

EVENSTART	Western Wayne County 734.728.3400
	Downriver 734.287.1700
Provides tutoring and support for parents seeking to earn their GED

WAYNE METRO COMMUNITY SERVICES	313.843.2550
Employment and training program

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

FIRST STEP	888.453.5900
Provides advocacy, shelter, crisis intervention, and counseling

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

POISON CONTROL CENTER OF MI	800.764.7661
Information provided regarding symptoms and necessary treatments of toxic substances

NATIONAL LEAD INFORMATION	800.532.3394
Information on preventing lead poisoning and lead dust testing; referrals

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

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.

FOCUS HOPE	313.494.4600
Provides free monthly food for children up to 6 years not receiving WIC

FOOD BANK-ST. VINCENT DE PAUL (need referral)	Taylor 313.291.4888
Melvindale 313.382.6877

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

ELECTRIC BREAST PUMP RENTAL	Canton 734.454.4964
Dearborn 313.561.6515

800.243.2278

Multiple Births
NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF MOTHERS WITH TWINS CLUB
Call for local chapter near you

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

MARILLAC OUTREACH PROGRAM	248.559.2272
Counseling, referrals & case management for ages 12-22

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

KINDERMUSIK	734.354.9825
Provides stimulation through music and interaction

POSITIVE PARENTING FITNESS CLASS	313.593.7694
Infants from 6 weeks to 8 months; shape-up classes for mom and baby

AFTER BABY COMES	734.425.7977 x117
Parent-baby play groups for first time parents located throughout Wayne County

CHECK YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY RECREATION DEPARTMENTS

Legal Aid/Paternity

DNA DIAGNOSTICS FOR PATERNITY	800.362.2368

FRIEND OF THE COURT	313.224.5300