Parenting Resources

  • Dane County Events

Prenatal Services

  • *First Steps Program
  • Dianne Roelke at (608) 767-2737, ext. 115
  • Kathleen Nolan at (608) 241-3434, ext. 11
  • Janet McMahan at (608) 767-2737, ext. 316
  • Ann Ramminger at (608) 767-2737, ext. 316
  • Kevin Thornton at (608) 437-8399

  • *Healthy Start Program 242-7400
  • *Parenting Education and Support 266-4821
  • *Perinatal Care Coordination Services • 266-4821
  • *Well Water Sampling • 266-4821
  • *Women, Infants, and Children Supplemental Nutrition Program • 267-1111

  • Children’s Service Society of Wisconsin
  • *Pregnancy Counseling and Resources • 1-800-653-2779
  • *First Steps Program- Home visitation for new or expectant parents • 221-3521

  • Meriter Hospital
  • Free weekly “Parent Review” email newsletter (in English and Spanish)

  • *A Confident Homecoming Classes- prenatal, postnatal, and breastfeeding education
  • *Bienvenido al BebĂ©
  • *Preparing for Childbirth
  • *Confident Young Parents
  • *Holistic Birth
  • *Childbirth Basics
  • *Basics of Breastfeeding
  • *Prenatal Nutrition

  • Childbirth and Parent Education Association of Madison, Inc.
  • *Small Miracles Volunteer Doula Program- labor support, free birth assistance • 833-4459

  • Access Community Health Centers
  • *”More Than Pregnant” classes and prenatal services • 443-5480

  • *Yoga for Pregnancy Classes
  • *Natural Childbirth Classes
  • *Sibling Class

  • *Prenatal Yoga Classes
  • *Birthing from Within Classes
  • *VBAC Class
  • *Pregnancy Tea Party
  • *Cloth Diaper 101 Classes
  • *Infant and Child CPR

Breastfeeding Services

  • *Breastfeeding Support Services
  • BreastfeedingMadison.com
  • Breastfeeding support/education • 221-2141

  • *Great Start Breastfeeding Class
  • *Promoting Breastmilk Supply Class

  • *Breastmilk: Learn to Pump and Store Class
  • *Basics of Breastfeeding Class

Newborn/Early Childhood Services

  • *First Steps Program
  • Dianne Roelke at (608) 767-2737, ext. 115
  • Kathleen Nolan at (608) 241-3434, ext. 11
  • Janet McMahan at (608) 767-2737, ext. 316
  • Ann Ramminger at (608) 767-2737, ext. 316
  • Kevin Thornton at (608) 437-8399

  • *Healthy Start Program 242-7400
  • *Parenting Education and Support 266-4821
  • *Perinatal Care Coordination Services • 266-4821
  • *Well Water Sampling • 266-4821
  • *Women, Infants, and Children Supplemental Nutrition Program • 267-1111

  • The Exchange Center • 241-3434
  • *Parents and Children Together (PACT) Program- Support for families led by caregivers with cognitive limitations
  • *Welcome Baby – In-home support, child development education and resources for first time and new parents with a child from birth to three

  • Children’s Service Society of Wisconsin
  • *First Steps Program- Home visitation for new or expectant parents • 221-3521

  • Allied Drive Early Childhood Initiative
  • Home visitation services, support/education, link to resources for families in the Allied Drive area • 273-6600

  • Madre, Hay Esperanza
  • Spanish media campaign regarding post partum depression

  • Wee-Life Parents
  • *Support for Parents of Premature and/or High Risk Infants • 592-4648

  • *Baby’s First Weeks Classes
  • *Postnatal Yoga
  • *Infant CPR

  • Family Enhancement • 241-5150
  • *CORE Basic Parenting Skills Class
  • *Early Childhood Program- Parents and Children (age 0-5) playing and learning together
  • *Parents Places – Discussion groups/classes covering topics of interest to parents. For more information, please visit: www.familyenhancement.org
  • *Neighborhood Parent Aide Program

  • *Infant Massage Classes
  • *Mother’s Support Group
  • *Twin Time Friendship/Support Group

  • *Infant Massage Classes
  • *Music Together Classes
  • *Sign Language for Infants and Toddlers Classes
  • *Art of Babywearing classes
  • *Baby Ready Pets
  • *Infant and Child CPR
  • *Mom and Baby Yoga

  • *Infant/toddler (6 wks- 3 years) full day programs
  • *Early Head Start Programs- For first time parents that are pregnant or have a child under 3 mos
  • *Head Start- Early education for children ages 3-5

Respite Care Services

  • Provides respite care for families with children with disabilities.

  • The Respite Center • 244-5730
  • Respite and emergency/crisis child care services • 244-5730

Resources for Caregivers of Children with Disabilities

  • **WI First Step Hotline 1-800-642-7837- Info and Referral for families with children and youth (from birth-age 21) with special health care needs.
  • **Children with Special Health Care Needs Southern Regional Center: Waisman Center, Madison. 1-800-532-3321 or 265-8610
  • Dane County resources for children with disabilities and their families

  • Family Support and Resource Center • 237-7630
  • *In Good Company Program-provides respite care for families with children with disabilities
  • *Family Support Program- Support, education, resources, coordination of services, etc.
  • *Community Inclusion Program- Helps children with disabilities make connections with people and services in their community

  • Family Enhancement • 241-5150

  • Access to Independence • 242-8484
  • Information/education, referrals, sports/recreation programming for youth, living skills education.

  • Autism Society of Greater Madison • 213-8519

  • Imagine a Child’s Capacity • 204-6247
  • Support, therapy, birth-to-three programming- Bridges for families (for MMSD residents ONLY), school support (IEP, etc.), social programming, OT, PT, and speech/language services.

  • *Infant/toddler (6 wks- 3 years) full day programs
  • *Early Head Start Programs- For first time parents that are pregnant or have a child under 3 mos
  • *Head Start- Early education for children ages 3-5

  • Integrated Development Services • 441-0123
  • *Intensive In-home Autism Program
  • *Family Foundation Program- For families with children with autism spectrum disorders, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and other late-talking conditions.
  • *Mental Health Services- For caregivers of persons with disabilities
  • *Social Skills Group
  • *Social Skills Education for Caregivers
  • Support, resources, education, and social opportunities

  • United Cerebral Palsy • 273-3232
  • *Birth to Three Connections- Screening, evaluation, early intervention services for children birth to age three (must reside outside the Madison Metropolitan School District)
  • *Youth Resources Program- Education/Empowerment for community members and child care providers on including persons with disabilities • 273.3318

  • VSA arts of Wisconsin • 241-7583
  • Arts programming (music, art, dance, etc.) for children and adults with or without disabilities

  • Epilepsy Foundation: South Central Wisconsin • 442-5555
  • Provides support services, education, counseling, living skills trainings, recreation/social programming, and emergency medication for persons affected by recurring seizures and their families.

  • Waisman Center • 263-2522
  • *Communication Development Program- Communication services for persons age 0-4 and 18+ with developmental disabilities or acquired brain injury
  • *Communication Aids and Systems Clinic- Communication services for persons age 4 and up with developmental disabilities or acquired brain injury

  • Wisconsin Early Autism Project • 288-9040
  • Intensive in-home treatment for children with autism spectrum disorders

  • Support, education, resource information, and networking
  • Wisconsin Chapter Contact: Patsy Baebler, 592-4992

  • Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities
  • *Access to Independence- 242-8484
  • *The ARC-Dane County- 257-9738
  • *Community Action Coalition: Citizen Advocacy- 246-4730
  • *National Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments Inc.- Wisconsin Chapter Contact: Patsy Baebler, 592-4992
  • *Disability Rights Wisconsin- 267-0214, TTY: 888-758-6049
  • *Disability Drug Benefit Helpline (Medicare Part D): 800-926-4862
  • *Disability Voting Rights Helpline: 800-928-8778
  • *ABC for Health, Inc.- 261-6939

Mental Health Resources

  • Integrative Development Services • 441-0123
  • Mental Health Services- For children who have been diagnosed with anxiety and depression

  • Catholic Charities of Wisconsin • 256-2358
  • Individual/Family Counseling

  • Project FACE or FACE-Kids • 256-2358
  • Support groups on a variety of mental health needs (anxiety, depression, stress, anger management, etc.)

  • The Rainbow Project • 255-7356
  • *Early Intervention/Treatment Program- Individual and Family therapy, assessment, referral, and education
  • *Mothering Beyond Fear and Sadness Group- Support group for mothers’ with mood disorders
  • *Safe Step Program- Trauma assessment and support for children and non-abusing caregivers

  • Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center • 661-9787
  • Provides children with a safe atmosphere to talk about traumatic events that they have witnessed or about their own victimization. Also coordinates mental health services

  • Canopy Center • 241-4888
  • *OASIS Program- Therapy for persons affected by incest and child sexual abuse

  • Madre, Hay Esperanza
  • Spanish media campaign regarding post partum depression

  • Domestic Abuse Intervention Services • 608-251-4445, 1-800-747-4045
  • *Children of Violent Homes Counseling Program
  • *Sheltering Animals of Abuse Victims programs- temporary, safe, confidential placement program for animals of abuse victims
  • *Emergency safe house- For non-abusing caregiver and children
  • *Legal Advocacy and Assistance
  • *Support Groups

  • Centro Guadalupe

  • Mental Health Center of Dane County Inc. • 280-2700
  • Assessment, AODA, mental health, community support programming

  • Family Service • 252-1320
  • *Families in Transition Program- Family therapy for families with children ages 10-17 who may be places outside the home
  • *Safe at Home Program- For families and children (ages 0-11) who are experiencing significant stress/conflict or are experiencing abuse and/or neglect
  • *Steps to Success Program- Day treatment, comprehensive mental health services for children ages 8-14 who are experiencing mental health and/or behavioral challenges
  • *Counseling Services
  • *Alternative to Aggression Program
  • *Abuse Prevention Group for Women

AODA Resources

  • Adolescent AODA outpatient treatment, screening, case management, therapy, etc.

  • PICADA (Prevention-Intervention Center for Alcohol and Drug Abuse) • 246-7606
  • Family Services

  • Al-Anon (or Alateen for youth) Support/education for persons affected by another person’s alcoholism

  • ARC Community Services Inc • 278-2300
  • *ARC Center for Women and Children- Women’s AODA treatment program which includes programming for their children (ages 0-5)
  • *ARC Healthy Beginnings- Recovery program for pregnant and postpartum women affected by alcohol or other drugs
  • *ARC Integrated AODA Work Services for Women and their Families- Integrated AODA treatment/case management/transitional housing services for women eligible for TANF

  • Mental Health Center of Dane County Inc.
  • Assessment, AODA, mental health, community support programming

  • Project HUGS
  • Support groups for parents worried about their teen’s substance use and/or other serious problems.
  • Please call HUGS at 608-838-4500 ext 4741 OR 608-204-4023 for topics and more info.

Adolescent Support

  • Youth Services of Southern Wisconsin
  • *Briarpatch Runaway and Homeless Youth Program- counseling for teens and their families
  • *Temporary Shelter Program- provides safe housing for teens that need respite from their families or teens that have run away or are homeless. Up to 14 days of shelter.
  • *Free/Anonymous HIV Testing- Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30 or by appointment. To schedule an appointment call 1-800-798-1126 or email youthhivtesting@yahoo.com
  • *Teens like us group- Support group for LGBTQ youth and their friends
  • *CHOICES program- Weekly support and educational group for girls ages 8-12. Discussion topics include: relationship problems, sexual concerns, school concerns, alcohol and other drugs questions/concerns, self-image, and mental health concerns
  • *Top T.E.N. Program- These youth present to other youth on topics like HIV/STI prevention, pregnancy, and alcohol and other drug use/abuse
  • *Youth employment services
  • *Services for court involved youth • 245-2500 or 1-800-798-1126

  • Family Service • 252-1320
  • *Adolescent Gambling Prevention Program

  • Urban League of Greater Madison • 251-8550
  • *Project Bootstrap- Academic support and career development skills for middle school students
  • *Martin Luther King, Jr. Youth Service Program- Encourages middle and high school youth to become involved with community service and volunteering opportunities

  • Nehemiah Community Development Corporation
  • * Youth Enrichment Services
  • *Gang Abatement Program

  • Operation Fresh Start

Hotlines/ Important Phone Numbers

  • United Way 2-1-1 Hotline. Simply Dial 2-1-1 on your phone.
  • National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4-A-CHILD
  • Canopy Center (Formerly Parental nblStress Center) Parent Stressline: 241-2221. Open 6am- midnight
  • WI First Step Hotline 1-800-642-7837 – Info and Referral for families with children and youth (from birth-age 21) with special health care needs.
  • Children with Special Health Care Needs Southern Regional Center: Waisman Center, Madison. 1-800-532-3321 or 265-8610
  • Poison Control- 1-800-815-8855
  • 24 Hour Crisis Line and Suicide Prevention: 280-2600
  • Adolescent AODA Crisis Line: 280-2600
  • Pregnancy Helpline: 222-0008
  • 24 Hour Rape Crisis Center: 251-7273
  • National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: 1-800-the-lost
  • National Child Pornography Tipline: 1-800-843-5678
  • National Runaway Switchboard: 1-800-RUNAWAY
  • Child Protection Helpline: 261-5437 (or 255-6067 on nights and weekends)
  • Youth Services of Southern Wisconsin Confidential Counseling 24-Hour help-line: 251-1126
  • National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE
  • Domestic Abuse Intervention Services 24-Hour Crisis Line- 608-251-4445, 1-800-747-4045

Others

  • www.access.wi.gov (check to see if you are eligible for WI health and nutrition benefits, apply for benefits, check on the status of your benefits, and report changes)
  • Circle of Parents- parent self-help support group (out of prevent child abuse WI) Samantha Laskowski or Kevin Brown at 608-256-3374
  • VSA arts of Wisconsin
  • Arts programming (music, art, dance, etc.) for children and adults with or without disabilities • 241-7583