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Congrats on the newest addition to your family! We are proud to offer you this variety of resources to help support your family with your newest adventure!

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CHILD CARE

Youngstar child care ratings

child care quality rating and improvement system.

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manItowoc county child care registry

view liscensed child care providers in manitowoc county along with ages, capacity, and star ratings.

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choosing the right child care

tips on searching and choosing quality child care that fits your family.

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wisconsin shares child care subsidy

Wisconsin shares child care subsidy helps eligible famlies with finacial support for child care.

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NUTRITION

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find Information on Nutrition Programs such as wic, foodshare, and more!

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view local food pantries and services.

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NUTRITION PROGRAMS

WIC is a federally funded nutrition program helping Wisconsin families who are either pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a child under the age of 5 to obtain nutritional food to fuel their family. eligibility determined by income guidelines.

FoodWIse advances healthy eating habits, active lifestyles, and healthy community environments for families with limited incomes through nutrition education at the individual, community and systems levels.

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foodshare helps low-income individuals and families obtain the food they need for proper nutrition and health. those meeting income guidelines may qualify for a monthly allowance to help meet nutritional needs.

Food Resources

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St. Vincent De Paul

Peter's Pantry

Salvation Army

First Presbyterian Church

Crusaders of Justacia

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Trinity Evangelical Luthern Church

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Grow It Forward

TREP

Community Cupboard

Faith Luthern Church

Kiel Area Community food Pantry

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BREASTFEEDING

Breastfeeding Support in manitowoc county

Certified Lactation Consultants are here to support ​you in your breastfeeding Journey. If Interested in ​this free service available to the mothers of ​Manitowoc County, Please call (920)-682-3737 for a ​referRal from our family support services. ​

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FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES

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INTERESTED OR WANT MORE INFORMATION?

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920-682-3737

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bREASTFEEDING SUPPORT

FREE PROGRAM OFFERING INFORMATION AND SUPPORT TO PRENATAL AND NURSING MOMS BY A CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANT.

hOME VISITING PROGRAM SERVICES FOR PREGNANT WOMEN AND PARENTS WITH CHILDREN AGES 0-5. HEAD START FOCUSES ON CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND PARENTING SUPPORT. ELIGIBILITY IS BASED ON INCOME AND NEED.

THE CROSSING OFFERS PARENTING CLASSES, MATERIAL HELP ​FROM THEIR BOUTIQUE AND PANTRY, AND A MEDICAL CLINIC ​THAT PROVIDES FREE PREGNANCY TESTS, STI TESTING AND ​ULTRASOUNDS.

PARENTS AS TEACHERS (PAT) HOME VISITING SERVICES FOR PREGNANT WOMEN AND CHILDREN AGES 0-3. PAT FOCUSES ON CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND PARENT SUPPORT.

pROVIDES SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION AND EDUCATION FOR WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN IN ORDER TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH OF PREGNANT, BREASTFEEDING & POSTPARTUM WOMEN, AND CHILDREN AGES 0-5.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

FIND INFORMATION REGARDING VEHICLE & CAR SEAT SAFETY.

CAR SEAT RESOURCES

COMMUNITY RESOURCES HELP FAMILIES PROVIDE SAFE AND RELAIBLE CAR SEATS & INSTALLATION FOR THERE LITTLE ONES.

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CAR SAFETY

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PERIOD OF PURPLE CRY

A NEW WAY TO UNDERSTAND YOUR BABIES CRY

WHAT IS THE PERIOD OF PURPLE CRY?

(BOOKLET PROVIDED AT HOSPITAL)

HOW TO UTILIZE THE APP

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PARENTING SUPPORT

"IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO RAISE A CHILD"

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PROGRAMS

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PARENTS AS TEACHERS (PAT) HOME VISITING SERVICES FOR PREGNANT WOMEN AND CHILDREN AGES 0-3. PAT FOCUSES ON CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND PARENT SUPPORT.

THE CROSSING OF MANITOWOC COUNTY IS A NON-PROFIT, CHRISTIAN-BASED ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION TO PROVIDE EMOTIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, MATERIAL, AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT TO CLIENTS, EMPOWERING THEM TO BECOME STRONG AND RESILIENT FAMILIES.


PARENT CAFES ARE FACILITATED SUPPORT GROUPS FOCUSED ON STRENGTHENING FAMILIES.

HOME VISITING PROGRAM SERVICES FOR PREGNANT WOMEN AND PARENTS WITH CHILDREN AGES 0-5. HEAD START FOCUSES ON CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND PARENTING SUPPORT. ELIGIBILITY IS BASED ON INCOME AND NEED.

ONLINE PARENTING RESOURCES

EFFECTIVE PARENTING SOLUTIONS ARE PRESENTED IN E-BOOKS, AUDIO, AND ONLINE COURSES.

TEXT MESSAGE LINE TO HELP PARENTS OBTAIN QUICK INFORMATION AND TIPS ​IN MANY AREAS OF PARENTING AND CHILD DEVELO​PMENT.

SUPPORT GROUP FOR MOTHERS AVAILABLE IN SEVERAL DIFFERENT FORMATS.

DISCUSSING THE 5 STRENGTHS THAT KEEP FAMILIES STRONG.

PARENTING AND RELATIONSHIP COURSES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE TO HELP STRENGTHEN YOUR FAMILY.

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CHILD DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS

PROGRAM SERVICE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES AGES 0-3 WHO ARE EXPERIENCING DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS AND DISABILITIES.

PARENTS AS TEACHERS (PAT) HOME VISITING SERVICES FOR PREGNANT WOMEN AND CHILDREN AGES 0-3. PAT FOCUSES ON CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND PARENT SUPPORT.

HOME VISITING PROGRAM SERVICES FOR PREGNANT WOMEN AND PARENTS WITH CHILDREN AGES 0-5. HEAD START FOCUSES ON CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND PARENTING SUPPORT. ELIGIBILITY IS BASED ON INCOME AND NEED.

CLTS PROGRAM HELPS CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH SUPPORTS AND SERVICES THAT HELP CHILDREN GROW AND LIVE THEIR BEST LIVES!

CST HELPS PROVIDE A PERSONALIZED SYSTEM OF CARE FOCUSING ON KIDS WITH COMPLEX BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS.

REHABILITATION SPECIALISTS PROVIDED OUTPATIENT TREATMENT WITH OCCUPATIONAL, PHYSICAL, SPEECH, AND AQUATIC THERAPY FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS.

CDC'S MILESTONE TRACKER APP

CONVENIENT APP TO HELP TRACK YOUR CHILD'S MILESTONES FROM AGE 2-MONTHS TO 5-YEARS. GET TIPS TO ENCOURAGE CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT FOR ANY CONCERNS YOU MAY HAVE.

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BORN LEARNING TRAILS

MANITOWOC COUNTY

FAMILY ACTIVITIES

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COMMUNITY EVENT SCHEDULE

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MANITOWOC COUNTY:

ALL RESOURCES

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SEARCH FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES IN YOUR AREA!

AVAILABLE COMMUNITY RESOURCES IN MANITOWOC, SHEBOYGAN, KEWAUNEE, AND DOOR COUNTY.

MANITOWOC AREA RESOURCES FEATURE THE 211 HOTLINE WHERE YOU CAN OBTAIN INFORMATION ON ASSISTANCE WITH RENT, FOOD, UTILITIES, HOUSING SERVICES, HEALTH SERVICES AND MORE ALL IN ONE EASY PHONE ALL!

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PRENATAL

SPINNING BABIES

WEEK BY WEEK PREGNANCY EXERCISES, TIPS, AND FACTS

SPINNING BABIES YOUTUBE CHANNEL

VIDEOS TO HELP YOU PREPARE YOUR ​BODY FOR BIRTH

CHILD BIRTH CONNECTION

TAKING CHARGE OF YOUR ​MATERNITY CARE