Becoming a new parent can be scary. Ronald McDonald House Charities Norfolk is here to help!
CHKD Parenting Classes and Resources
Dedicated to providing quality information based on recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics, CHKD offers classes, conferences, webinars, and more for parents and professionals interested in gaining knowledge, skills, and confidence in parenting. From parent education to children’s health and mental wellness to injury prevention and sports performance, CHKD has got you covered.
www.chkd.org/patients-and-families/parenting-classes-and-resources/
Sentara Maternity Services
www.sentara.com/medicalservices/maternity/patient-guide
CHKD NICU 101
www.chkd.org/uploadedFiles/Documents/Patients_and_Families/NICUParentsGuide.pdf
Parenting Your Premature Baby in the NICU
Support for Parents of NICU Babies
March of Dimes, Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies
www.marchofdimes.org/find-support/topics/neonatal-intensive-care-unit-nicu/home-after-nicu
CHKD NICU Journey Bead Program
CHKD Healthy Mommy Healthy Baby
CHKD’s Healthy Mommy, Healthy Baby support group helps new and expectant mothers and their families overcome anxiety and depression by providing free support, information and resources. This group meets on the first Tuesday afternoon of every month, specifically for NICU moms, as well as on the third Wednesday evening of every month for all moms.
Contact HealthyMommyHealthyBaby@CHKD.org for more information or call (757) 668-7165.
Self Care in the NICU
handtohold.org/self-care-in-the-nicu/
Safe Sleep
For Parents and Caregivers to Help Baby Sleep Safely
Breastfeeding
wicbreastfeeding.fns.usda.gov/breastfeeding-101
Mental Health
sarahmpetersonfoundation.org/programs/
EVMS Loving Steps Program
The Virginia Healthy Start Initiative/Loving Steps Program works to eliminate significant disparities in perinatal health experienced by African-American women and their families in order to prevent infant mortality and low weight births. Loving Care services are provided to pregnant women and teens, parenting women and teens, infants and toddlers in the city of Norfolk.
www.facebook.com/EVMSLovingSteps/
q.evms.edu/media/evms_public/departments/loving_steps/LSbrochure.pdf
The Planning Council
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Food, Homeless Services, Early Childhood and Maternity, GED and Education, Employment, Training & Adult Education, Youth Development, Mental Health & Substance Abuse, Health Care, Family Support, Disability, Clothing and Household, Preschool Programs
planningcouncil.myresourcedirectory.com/
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Housing
https://www.norfolk.gov/1810/Housing-Employment-Services
Foodbank
foodbankonline.org/get-help/find-a-food-pantry/
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Vaccines by age
www.cdc.gov/vaccines/by-age/index.html
Services for Families
www.dss.virginia.gov/families.cgi
Financial Assistance for Families
childcare.gov/consumer-education/financial-assistance-for-families
Temporary Assistance to Needy Families
www.vec.virginia.gov/quick-guide-relief-programs
Findhelp
www.findhelp.org/money/financial-assistance–norfolk-va
Mental Health
sarahmpetersonfoundation.org/programs/
U.S. Government Agencies
Virginia Government Agencies