Pregnancy & Parenting Support Groups

A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT

Navigating through early parenthood feels less challenging and isolating when you’re not alone. Our groups meet weekly at sites throughout the community, and provide young parents with a safe and welcoming space. We offer support and education for pregnancy and parenting, ensuring parents receive help at every stage. These groups foster a strong sense of community, encouraging parents to share experiences, exchange advice, and form meaningful connections.

WE CAN HELP YOU PREPARE

Our Group Services Program uses a variety of curricula and materials, including Child Development and Basic Care, Nutrition, Job Readiness, School Completion, Healthy Relationships and much more to encourage a complete support group experience. Our Parent Group Facilitators are well educated and extensively trained to be your reputable source for resources and information.

OUR GROUP SERVICES PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

Childbirth Education Classes

Open to pregnant adolescents, ages 12-22.

Postpartum Support Group

Open to parents with an infant 12 months or younger. This four-week group was designed to provide participants with an opportunity to gather with other parents who are adjusting to life with a new baby. Postpartum Support Group allows both New Moms and New Dads to share their experiences with childbirth and parenting while learning more about their growing infant! Topics in this group include:

Processing birth experiences
Common feeding challenges and child development
Mental health education, support, and self-care.

Young Families & Young Dads

Open to pregnant or parenting adolescents, ages 12-22. At weekly evening meetings, you will enjoy a free meal and meet others who share many of your experiences. Childcare Specialists run a safe, supervised nursery during Group time.

Feeding Support Group

Learning and sharing about breastfeeding, formula, pumping, baby-led weaning, picky eaters, and more.

Teen Parent Connection services are always free of charge and voluntary.*PLEASE NOTE* Teen Parent Connection only provides services in DuPage County, Illinois and surrounding areas; at this time we cannot provide resources out of state or service area.