Mothers and Infants
Support After Birth and Through the Transition into Childcare
The first weeks and months after birth can bring joy, change, and practical challenges all at once. Our planned Mothers and Infants services will support new and expecting mothers with practical resources, postpartum check-ins, childcare assistance, and a caring transition into infant childcare beginning as early as three weeks old.
For new and expecting parents
Practical Support for Your Family’s Next Steps
First Family and Child Services is being developed so mothers and families can find infant childcare, postpartum family support, resource navigation, subsidy-application assistance, and coordinated referrals in one trusted place. Every service described on this page is planned for opening and remains subject to final licensing, staffing, and partnerships.
If you would like to hear from us as dates are confirmed, you can join the interest list — there is no commitment and no cost.
Planned services
What we are building for you
Five kinds of support, designed to work together rather than send you somewhere else. All of it is planned for when the center opens.
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Infant Childcare Beginning as Early as 3 Weeks Old
Childcare will be planned for infants beginning as early as three weeks old. Dedicated infant rooms will include developmentally appropriate toys, safe play areas, nurturing routines, and regular communication with parents. The planned infant capacity exceeds fifty children, subject to final licensing and room approvals.
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Postpartum Family Support
Planned family check-ins, resource navigation, and help locating essential baby supplies, diapers, feeding items, clothing, and household necessities through available programs and community partners.
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Childcare Assistance
Help for eligible families understanding and applying for government childcare subsidies and available charitable support toward tuition. Assistance with an application does not guarantee approval or funding.
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A Warm Transition into Childcare
Parents will be invited to tour the infant rooms, meet staff, discuss routines, and prepare a transition plan. With written permission, the center may coordinate referrals and information with birth centers, healthcare providers, and other family-support partners.
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Family Resource Support
Connections to nutrition programs, public benefits, employment resources, counseling and wellness support, housing resources, and other social services based on each family’s needs.
When you are ready
Starting Childcare at Your Family’s Pace
Families will be able to visit the infant rooms, meet staff, discuss feeding and sleep routines, receive help with enrollment paperwork and subsidy applications, and prepare a transition that reflects their child’s needs. With permission, the center may coordinate with a birth center, healthcare provider, or family-support organization.
- Visit the infant rooms and meet the staff before you enroll
- Start gradually, with shorter days, if that suits your family
- With your permission, we coordinate with your birth center or provider
- One point of contact, so you are not repeating your story
- Help with enrollment paperwork and subsidy applications
Before you plan around us
The Center Is Still Being Developed
Every service on this page is planned for the opening of First Family and Child Services at 8035 S. Honore Street. Childcare is subject to Illinois licensing, and the opening date, tuition, schedules, and final enrollment capacity have not yet been set. Join the interest list to receive updates as plans are finalized.
Contact us
Get in Touch
Questions about programs, partnerships, or the project? We would be glad to hear from you.
- Phone 773-598-0870
- Website www.firstfamilynfp.org
- Email info@firstfamilynfp.org
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Address
8035 S. Honore Street
Chicago, Illinois 60620