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Parenting Support
St. Joseph County Parenting Resources

Families First Center​

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  • Individual and group parenting education​​

  • Various classes focusing on all age groups from infant to teenager​

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)  Phone: 574.287.4375

:  Email: admin@familiesfirstcenter.org

l  Address: 605 Portage Ave. South Bend, IN 46616

¸  Hours: M-F: 9a-8p | Sa: 9a-4p

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First Steps Indiana​

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  • Resources to meet developmental needs of children

  • Speech and physical therapy​

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)  Phone: 574.293.2813

:  Email: bfairchild-leazenby@1st-kids.org

l  Address: 500 N Nappanee St., Elkhart, IN 46514

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Gear Up for Safety​

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  • Families are provided with safety items (pack 'n play, car seats, outlet covers, baby locks, baby gates, carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, and more)

  • Staff members help with the installation of these items and provide education and training on safety topics​

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)  Phone: 260.426.3347

:  Email: lmartin@lssin.org

l  Address: 501 N. Main St., South Bend, IN 46601

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Healthy Families of St. Joseph County​

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  • Program for expectant mothers in St. Joseph County or parents with a child three months old or younger.

  • In-Home Support: Regular visits from our caring support specialists offer you insights on creating a safe, nurturing environment for your child.

  • Balanced Parenting: Learn how to effectively balance your needs with those of your children, ensuring everyone’s well-being.

  • Resource Connection: We connect you to local resources that support your family's health, education, and overall life goals.

  • Developmental Insights: Understand what to expect as your child grows, with up-to-date information on child development and parenting strategies.

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)  Phone: 574.287.0541

:  Email: healthyfamilies@fccin.org

l  Address: 300 S. Saint Louis Blvd., Ste 100, South Bend, IN 46617

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Indiana Parenting Institute​

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  • Services to families with children birth-18 seeking to improve or strengthen family bond and to realize their full potential​

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)  Phone: 219.886.1111

:  Email: P2success@sbcsc.k12.in.us

l  Address: 9800 Connecticut Drive, Suite A1-803, Crown Point, IN 46307

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LifePlan - South Bend​

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  • More than 100 free classes designed to help you grow as a person, in relationships, and as a parent​

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)  Phone: 574.208.6021

:  Email: info@lifeplan.org

l  Address: 2206 Miami St., South Bend, IN, 46613

¸  Hours: M: 1-7p | T: 9a-3p | Th: 9a-12p

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Safe Families for Children​

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  • Temporarily hosts children and provides network of support to families in crisis

  • Placing families voluntarily place children with host families (not foster care)​

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)  Phone: 773.653.2200

:  Email: info@safefamilies.net

l  Address: 4300 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago, IL 60641

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Women's Care Center - Mishawaka​

  • Pregnancy options​​​

  • Pregnancy testing ​​

  • Ultrasound ​​​

  • Healthcare ​​

  • Counseling ​​

  • Peer-to-peer support

  • Parenting classes

  • Abortion pill reversal information

  • Other Support ​​​

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)  Phone: 574.252.3680

:  Email: counselor@womenscarecenter.org

l  Address: 607 Lincolnway West, Mishawaka, IN 46544

¸  Hours: M-F: 9a-5p

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Women's Care Center - Notre Dame Ave.​

  • Pregnancy options​​​

  • Pregnancy testing ​​

  • Ultrasound ​​​

  • Healthcare ​​

  • Counseling ​​

  • Peer-to-peer support

  • Parenting classes

  • Abortion pill reversal information

  • Other Support ​​​

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)  Phone: 574.234.0363

:  Email: counselor@womenscarecenter.org

l  Address: 360 N. Notre Dame Ave. South Bend, IN 46617

¸  Hours: M, W, F: 9a-5p | T, Th: 9a-8p | Sat: 9a-1p

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Women's Care Center - South Bend​

  • Pregnancy options​​​

  • Pregnancy testing ​​

  • Ultrasound ​​​

  • Healthcare ​​

  • Counseling ​​

  • Peer-to-peer support

  • Parenting classes

  • Abortion pill reversal information

  • Other Support ​​​

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)  Phone: 574.234.0403

:  Email: counselor@womenscarecenter.org

l  Address: 3530 Lincoln Way West, South Bend, IN 46628

¸  Hours: M-F: 9a-5p | Sat: 9a-1p

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RESOURCES UPDATED MARCH 2026

Page Index

All resources are listed here in alphabetical order. 

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  1. Families First Center

  2. First Steps Indiana

  3. Gear Up for Safety

  4. Healthy Families of St. Joseph County

  5. Indiana Parenting Institute

  6. LifePlan - South Bend

  7. Safe Families for Children

  8. Women's Care Center - Mishawaka

  9. Women's Care Center - Notre Dame Ave.

  10. Women's Care Center - South Bend

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