Resources available in the valley to support the physical and emotional well- being of your family.
BH Care
BH Care- provides counseling and support services for children and families.
- BHcare
- Hope * Health * Recovery
- PCRC Early Childhood Programs
Griffin Health System
*link to childbirth center will lead to these other programs*
- The Childbirth Center at Griffin Hospital
- Classes & Support Groups
- Prepared Childbirth
- Breastfeeding for Beginnings
- Breastfeeding Moms Support Group
The Valley Parish Nurse Program:
The Valley Parish Nurse Program staff is certified car seat technicians and can install your infant or child seat properly at no charge.
Call (203) 732-1337 for an appointment any time during your last trimester.
Department of Children and Families (DCF)
DCF is composed of a specialized set of services that strengthen the ability of the family to protect and care for their own children, minimize harm to children and youth, and ensure timely permanency planning. Services stabilize the family situation and strengthen the family’s capacity to care for their children while increasing awareness of natural and community supports. Connecticut DCF Regional Office Milford Milford, CT Social Services Office | DCFOffices.org
TEAM Early Care & Education
Center Based offers programming to children 6 weeks to age 3 that addresses needs in the areas of education, health, nutrition, mental health, family well being and family engagement. Income guidelines apply and family fees are determined on a sliding scale.
Valley YMCA Child Care Center
Valley YMCA Child Care Center offers programming to children 8 weeks to age 3 that provides weekly curriculum with age appropriate activities highlighting science, music, movement and a variety of learning centers as well as an outdoor playground.
TEAM Diaper Bank
TEAM Diaper Bank program provides diapers and wipes for third trimester pregnant mothers and children birth up to age 4 who meet the eligibility requirements. The program’s goals also include raising awareness of diaper needs for young children and providing information & referral services to ensure needed support and linkages.
For more information, please call: 203-736-5420 ext. 1205 Diaper Bank – Team Inc
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
The WIC Program, provides supplemental foods, health care referrals, nutrition education, and breastfeeding promotion and support to low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
SNAP is a federal program that helps millions of low-income Americans put food on the table. SNAP provides timely, targeted and temporary benefits to people in need so that Americans have access to nutritious food. To receive SNAP benefits in Connecticut, household income and other resources have to be under certain limits and are reviewed. For some households, there is also an asset limit.