Childcare
Bright Beginnings Pre-School & Childcare Center
4100 Barnes Rd. TC (231) 995-9444
Community Outreach Opportunities
Father Fred Foundation
The Father Fred Foundation is a non-denominational charity providing food, clothing, household goods, financial assistance and HOPE to thousands of families and individuals in crisis living in the five-county Grand Traverse region. Its work is carried out by the efforts of a small staff and 160 volunteers. Funding is entirely dependent on the generosity and creative support of the local community.
Traverse Bay Great Start Collaborative
"We believe increasing our community's level of commitment to our children is paramount to the economic future of our region. Improving early childhood is not the work of any one individual, organization or municipality but demands an urgent sense of responsibility, attention, and the combined efforts of us all."
United Way
Connecting volunteers of any age with opportunities to serve the community.
Financial and Medical Support
W.I.C.
WIC (Women, Infants & Children) is a special food and nutrition program that promotes good health and nutrition for pregnant & postpartum women, infants and children under 5 years of age that meet specific income requirements.
Help and Emergency Resources
Catholic Human Services
Providing mental health, substance abuse, prevention, pregnancy counseling, open adoption, social services and senior services. Working in partnership with local, county, and state agencies to offer a wide range of services.
1000 Hastings Traverse City MI (231)947-8110
Father Fred Foundation
The Father Fred Foundation is a non-denominational charity providing food, clothing, household goods, financial assistance and HOPE to thousands of families and individuals in crisis living in the five-county Grand Traverse region. Its work is carried out by the efforts of a small staff and 160 volunteers. Funding is entirely dependent on the generosity and creative support of the local community.
GoodWill Inn of Traverse City
"Goodwill is a 501(c)3 non profit organization who strives to develop programs and services that improve people's lives by fostering self-sufficiency, a hand up, not a hand out. Today, Goodwill offers a comprehensive and unique package of vocational, housing, transportation, nutritional, family strengthening and retail services designed to serve the whole person; the whole family. Goodwill's goal is to assist individuals and families overcome barriers to employment and independence."
2279 South Airport Road West Traverse City
Northern Lakes Community Mental Health
Promoting the behavioral health of our individuals, families, and communities through programs that promote recovery, build resilience, create opportunity, and improve quality of life.
24-Hour Crisis Line: (800) 442-7315 TDD-TTY or (231) 922-4850
Pine Rest of Traverse City
Offering workshops and classes, as well as treatment services for mental health needs, addiction treatment, disabled persons and more. Comprehensive information available on their website.
Toll Free: (800)678-5500
Safe Kids North Shore
Monthly car seat safety inspections.
United Way
The United Way organizes local volunteers, resources and community support for a wide range of causes.
Women's Resource Center
Providing education, support, counseling, housing and advocacy - through community collaboration - to end domestic and sexual violence and promote an equitable, safe environment.
720 S Elmwood, Ste 2 Traverse City MI (231)941-1210
Parenting Classes
Play Groups
The Cherry Blossom Mommunity
Mothers of the Grand Traverse Region Unite: Women Supporting Women, Child & Family Resources, Playgroups, Mom's Time Out, Family Events
The Mom's Club
Playgroups, networking, support from local moms.
Way To Grow
Way to Grow is a school-based program for all families with children between birth and five years of age in Grand Traverse County. Recognizing that school readiness begins at birth, Way to Grow offers a variety of resources to families cost free, including home visits, playgroups, parenting information, early childhood experiences, preschool information, and developmental screenings.
TCAPS' Early Childhood Hotline at (231) 933-1712
Pregnancy and Birth Support
HypnoBirthing
The HypnoBirthing childbirth method is as much a philosophy of birth as it is a technique for creating a satisfying, calm, and comfortable birthing experience. When a woman is properly prepared for birth, when mind and body are in harmony, nature is free to function in the same well-designed manner it does with all other creatures. HypnoBirthing is a childbirth education series taught in 5~2 1/2 hour sessions.
Joyful Birth Doula Services
Postpartum doula support offering emotional and physical assistance to the mother and family as they adjust to life with their tiny new addition. This support comes in various ways such as: providing resources of information, light house keeping, meal planning, baby care and general emotional support.
Small Talk... Baby Talk!
Childbirth Classes and Breastfeeding Support, for New and Expectant Parents in Northern Michigan.
Support Groups
Attachment Parenting International of Traverse City
API promotes parenting practices that create strong, healthy emotional bonds between children and their parents. For life. So they can take those bonds with them into their adult lives and share them with their children. And their children can do the same. A life cycle of compassion and connection.
Autism Awareness
Autism Resource Network Parent Meetings.
Bayside Babywearers
Bayside Babywearers is a local group committed to educating the public and other parents about the benefits of babywearing.
La Leche League
Breastfeeding support, resources and information.
Meetings at Munson Hospital and Faith Reformed Church. Contact information available on their website.
Small Talk... Baby Talk!
Childbirth Classes and Breastfeeding Support, for New and Expectant Parents in Northern Michigan.
Therapy
The Children's Therapy Corner
Services and programs currently offered in Traverse City include speech-language, physical, occupational therapeutic evaluations and individual therapies, an early intervention program for young children with autism spectrum disorders called the P.L.A.Y. Project, group programming for children and parent enrichment classes. Soon the team in Traverse City is expected to expand with music therapy.
808 S. Garfield Ave Suite A Traverse City MI (231)929-2354
Travel Rentals
Go Baby Go Rentals
Providing everything from cribs, strollers, car seats to safety products and anything else you may need to make you and your children's trip more enjoyable.
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