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Desde El Principio 474 Central Avenue |
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THE PROGRAM
Right From the Start/Desde El Principio provides family support services to at-risk Spanish-speaking families who are expecting a baby or with children up to three years of age primarily living in Highland Park/ Highwood.
The program aims to promote healthy family functioning, healthy prenatal outcomes for pregnant women, and enhance the development of young children.
Intervention and prevention-based services are for parents, especially mothers,
who may be facing obstacles such as: cultural and language barriers, isolation,
single parenting, financial struggles, and postpartum depression.
TARGET POPULATION
- New Mexican Immigrant Families
- Primarily Spanish Speaking
- Limited Financial Resources
- Experiencing Social Isolation
SERVICES
- Pre-natal Education Groups
- Hospital Visits
- Home Visits
- Parent Education Groups
- Bi-lingual Drop-In Mornings
- Information, Advocacy & Referrals
- Jewelry-Making Worsks
- Summer Program
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
- Fitness and Nutrition Classes
- Baby and me group
- Toddler play group
- Couples Goups
- School Readiness
STAFF
- Program Coordinator
- Family Support Staff
- Bilingual Teachers
- Child Care Staff
- Volunteers
- Doula (Birthing Instructor)
VOLUNTEERS
Our volunteers are a valuable resource. They help us with:
- Child care while parents participate in our programs
- Visit moms after delivery in hospital
- Assist with special events
- Clerical Tasks
Volunteers are always welcome. If you are interested, please call us at 847/681-0890.
FOUNDING ORGANIZATIONS
- Family Network
- Family Services of South Lake County
- Highland Park Hospital Parent-Infant Program
- Jewish Family and Community Services
- Josselyn Center for Mental Health
Funded in part by the United Way of Lake County.
Family Network| Right From the Start | Desde el Principio
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