Every family could use a hand. We’re here to help.

Mission

Providing physical and emotional support and assistance to caregivers expecting a newborn or who have children through three years of age.

Purpose

The Family First Parenting Program provides material assistance, counseling, referrals, classes/parenting education, and other resources to strengthen families.

Eligibility is for men and women who:

• are expecting a child;
• biological father of an unborn child;
• biological parent of a child that is 36 months of age;
• parent or legal guardian of a pregnant minor who is a program client;
• approved adoptive parent of an unborn child;
• an adoptive parent of a child who is 36 months of age or younger;
• a legal guardian or Adult Caregiver* of a child who is 36 months of age or younger;
• a former participant who has experienced the loss of a child; or
• are a parent who experienced a miscarriage or loss of a child not more than 90 days before the parent begins participation in the services offered through the program.

Eligible parents do not need a connection or prior engagement with St. PJ’s Children’s Home to take part in the program. Community members are welcome.

* “Adult caregiver” means an adult person whom a parent has authorized to provide temporary care for a child.

How Much Does It Cost?

All services are free of charge.

Services provided include:

• Material Assistance: Baby clothing, diapers, wipes, toiletries, and formula
• Counseling: Therapeutic services for processing issues, concerns, emotional difficulties related to the stress of pregnancy and parenting
• Referrals: Assistance in connecting with various parenting, healthcare, insurance, housing, financial assistance, employment, and education resources
• Parenting Education Classes: Guidance on various parenting support topics
• Case Management, CPR/first aid certification available

How Do I Sign Up?

To get started or for more information, please call us at (210) 708-4588.