Excercise Early Parenting Support Low Income Assistance
Breast Feeding C-Section/VBAC Support Post Partum Depression
Mom's Groups Women's Centers Books
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Excercise

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Woman's Health Rehabilitation Services
Prenatal & Post Partum Exercise
130 N. Main Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508)-771-9600


































Early Parenting Support

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Family United Network / CapeCod Child Development
Mary Wilson
Phone: (508) 775-6240
Fax: (508) 790-4774
mwilson@cccdp.org
Services Available: Infant Massage Classes, Postnatal Mom & Baby Groups for mothers with infants up to 1 year old, Book Babies Groups for parents with children up to 1 year old, Single Mom Support Groups, Parent Education Programs: Effective Positive Discipline, Parent/Child Playgroups for parents/grandparents/caregivers of children Birth through 3 years old, and Fathers Groups for fathers or other important male caregivers of children Birth through 5 years. We also offer Resource and Referral Services for families as well as Community Family Events.
Cost Associated: All programs are FREE to Barnstable Residents and families utilizing Early Intervention and WIC services. For those living outside of Barnstable and not meeting the other criteria, there is a small fee of $20.00 to participate in Parent/Child Playgroups per 6-10 week session with Barnstable families having priority.
Method of Payment/Insurance Accepted: Our programs are grant funded through the MA Department of Early Care and Education, the MA Children's Trust Fund, the Cape & Islands United Way, and fundraising efforts. If a non-Barnstable resident must pay, we accept cash or checks.
Limitations to Services: The Families United Network (FUN) Program offers programs primarily in the Barnstable area (Hyannis, Centerville, Marstons Mills, Barnstable, West Barnstable, Osterville, and Cotuit) villages. Our parent education series are also offered in West Yarmouth.


Cape Cod Children's Place
Cindy Horgan, Family Support Coordinator
chorgan@c4.net
Kimberly Concra, Parent Ed. Coordinator
kconcra@c4.net
10 Forest Ave.
PO Box 1935
N. Eastham, MA 02651
Phone: (508) 240-3310
www.capecodchildrensplace.com
Services Available: Moms and Babies postpartum support groups. Childbirth Classes offered, Parent Education, Support, and Referral, Playgroups for children with parents or guardians ages 0-3, Toddler and Preschool Early Childhood Program and Childcare subsidies. Call for schedule.
Cost Associated: All programs are FREE because they are supported by Grants
Limitations to Services: Dennis, Harwich, Chatham, Brewster, Orleans, Eastham, Wellfleet, Truro, and Provincetown  


The Upper Cape Family Network
Tina Toran
83 Pearl Stree
Hyannis, MA 02601
Phone: (508) 548-0151 x 172
Fax: (508) 457-9032
ttoran@falmouth.k12.ma.us
Services Available: The Upper Cape Family Network (UCFN) believes that all parents, regardless of education or income level, race, creed, or family composition, are most effective when they feel supported in the vital, but often challenging, job of raising a family. Funded by the Department of Early Education and Care, the UCFN provides playgroups, parent education workshops, family and community activities, as well as information about community resources. By providing family recreational activities and playgroups, we hope to help parents build connections with other parents that will extend outside the Family Network. By providing information, resources, and parent support/education groups, we hope to help parents' enhance their child-rearing skills.
Cost Associated: Free
Limitations to Services: families with children - ages 0 to 48 months - in the towns of Falmouth, Bourne, Sandwich, and Mashpee.


The Discovery Center of the Sandwich Community Partnership
Lauren Melillo
Phone: (508) 888-9525
Fax: (508) 888-7505
lmelillo@sandwich.k12.ma.us
Services Available: Parent-child center for preschool children and their siblings. Resource and referrals for community services and programs. Family literacy, parent education and other activities offered during the year.
Cost Associated: FREE.
Limitations to Services: Sandwich residents preferred. Multi-age-5 and under.

































Low Income Assistance

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Cape Cod WIC Program
1019 Lyanough Road
Unit #7, Route 132
Hyannis, MA 02601
(800) 942-2445



Outer Cape WIC Program
15 Cranberry Highway / Rt 6A
Orleans, MA 02653
(800) 675-1188



Fall River WIC Program
102 County Street
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 679-9349



New Bedford WIC Program
874 Purchase Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-1500



WIC Program
106 Main St, Ste 5
Wareham, MA 02571
(508) 295-0056



WIC Program, Falmouth & The Islands
155 Katherine Lee Bts Rd # 2
Falmouth, MA 02540
(508) 540-6295


































Breast Feeding

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The Center for Breastfeeding
327 Quaker Meeting House Road
East Sandwich, MA 02537
(508) 888-8044
info@healthychildren.cc
http://www.healthychildren.cc/


































C-Section/VBAC Support

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International Cesarean Awareness Network Inc. (ICAN)
1304 Kingsdale Avenue
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(800) 686-ICAN
(310)542-6400
http://www.ican-online.org


































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Postpartum Support Group at Falmouth Hospital
Linda Sayers
Phone: (508) 457-3632
Fax: (508) 457-3613
lsayers@capecodheatlh.org
Services Available: Support group 2nd/4th Thursday from 1pm-3pm Maternity Conference Room. After the birth of a baby there may be many emotional and physical changes and this can be a difficult time. Women can experience mild feelings that may be called "postpartum or maternity blues." For some women the sadness and anxiety does not go away, and this is called postpartum depression. If at any time after the birth of your baby you're feeling nervous, anxious, sad, worried, or scared, you are not alone. Join our support group held at Falmouth Hospital.
Cost: FREE
Limitations to Services: None, open to women from all areas, not just Falmouth


Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children - Family Counseling Center
Phone: (508) 775-0275
Fax: (508) 790-3988
Services Available: MSPCC's Family Counseling Center offers outpatient mental health and substance abuse counseling to children, youth and families. The Center also offers medication evaluation and maintenance. MSPCC also offers post-post partum depression counseling. Services are available in the home, community, or at MSPCC's Falmouth, Hyannis, Orleans or Provincetown offices.
Cost Associated: Insurance co-payments, if applicable.
Method of Payment/Insurance Accepted: MSPCC accepts most insurance products including the MassHealth product.
Limitations to Services: none


Depression After Delivery
www.depressionafterdelivery.com
We are a national, nonprofit organization which has provided support for women with antepartum and postpartum disorders (PPD) since 1985.
Almost 20 years later, D.A.D.'s contemporary goals focus on expanding our mission via the internet.
Families coping with mental health issues associated with childbearing, as well as healthcare providers, will find this website a valuable source of information and education.


































Mom's Groups

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Sandwich Mom's Club
www.sandwichmomsclub.org
The Sandwich Mom’s Club is an independent organization of mothers from Sandwich and surrounding communities. Our goal is to band together to support one another as we raise our families and live our lives.  


Cape Cod Children's Place
Cindy Horgan, Family Support Coordinator
chorgan@c4.net
Kimberly Concra, Parent Ed. Coordinator
kconcra@c4.net
10 Forest Ave.
PO Box 1935
N. Eastham, MA 02651
Phone: (508) 240-3310
www.capecodchildrensplace.com
Services Available:  Moms and Babies postpartum support groups. Childbirth Classes offered, Parent Education, Support, and Referral, Playgroups for children with parents or guardians ages 0-3, Toddler and Preschool Early Childhood Program and Childcare subsidies. Call for schedule.
Cost Associated: All programs are FREE because they are supported by Grants
Limitations to Services: Dennis, Harwich, Chatham, Brewster, Orleans, Eastham, Wellfleet, Truro, and Provincetown  


































Women's Centers

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Greater New Bedford Women's Center
252 County Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 996-3343
TTY: (508) 996-1177
gnbwc@gis.net
http://www.gnbwc.org/


































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Other Relative Links

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Henci Goer
goersitemail@aol.com
http://www.hencigoer.com/



The Plus-Size Pregnancy Website
Kmom@vireday.com
http://www.plus-size-pregnancy.org/



A Baby Center
PO Box 758
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 771-8157



Cape Cod Healthy Families Early Childbearing Program
(Cape Cod & The Islands)
Teresa Pacheco
Phone: 508-540-2968
Fax: 508-457-2565
tpacheco@hcsm.org
Services Available: We are a program of Health Care of Southeastern Mass., Inc. Our Healthy Families Program is funded through the Children's Trust Fund while our Young Parents Services is funded through the Department of Social Services. Each program is home visiting and provides education related to pregnancy, labor and delivery, postpartum, infant and toddler development, and parenting. The staff also provides advocacy to assist participants in obtaining needed services. The Healthy Families program serves first time pregnant and/or parenting moms and dads 20 and under with a child under 12 months. Our Young Parents Services work with moms and dads up to the age of 23. There are no guidelines related to the age of the child or the number of children. This program also looks to work with those who have mental health, domestic violence and substance abuse issues.
Cost Associated: None
Limitations to Services: We cover all of Cape Cod & the Islands. Ages listed above


Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children - Family Counseling Center
Phone: (508) 775-0275
Fax: (508) 790-3988
Services Available: MSPCC's Family Counseling Center offers outpatient mental health and substance abuse counseling to children, youth and families. The Center also offers medication evaluation and maintenance. MSPCC also offers post-post partum depression counseling. Services are available in the home, community, or at MSPCC's Falmouth, Hyannis, Orleans or Provincetown offices.
Cost Associated: Insurance co-payments, if applicable.
Method of Payment/Insurance Accepted: MSPCC accepts most insurance products including the MassHealth product.
Limitations to Services: none


Community Network for Children of Nantucket (CNC) / Nantucket Community School (NCS)
Mary Casey, Family Education Coordinator
Phone: (508) 228-7285, ext 1571 (CNC/NCS office)
Fax: (508) 825-0873
caseym@nps.k12.ma.us
Services Available: The Community Network for Children provides programs, services, and referrals for parents and children birth through age 5. Programs include Welcome Baby home visiting program, parent/child playgroups, parent discussions groups, parent enrichment programs, family events, and a drop-in playspace - The Early Childhood Center (ECC) which is free of charge and available to all families with children up to 5 years of age. The ECC is located in Room 106 of the Nantucket High School.
Cost Associated: Many of the CNC's programs for young children and their families are supported by grants from the Department of Early Education and Care, and are offered free-of-charge. Fee based programs are subsidized in-part by municipal funds from the Town of Nantucket to the Nantucket Public Schools.
Method of Payment/Insurance Accepted: N/A Limitations to Services: All of the CNC's programs are located on Nantucket Island.
































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