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Offers education to parents about the reasons a baby may cry, especially covering the time period that babies are likely to cry for no easy-to-understand reason. Pierce County parents are offered this information when they leave the hospital with their newborn, but it can be helpful to have reminders of it, or provide it to those who are helping with the child. Purpose of the program is to prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome.

Offers programs that teach skills that enable parents to deal constructively and consistently with a broad spectrum of child rearing problems which may include sibling rivalry; school behavior and performance; poor self-esteem; shyness; drug use; sexual promiscuity; and the whole range of negative, acting-out behaviors including whining, temper tantrums, disobedience, insolence and destructiveness. Some parenting skills development programs utilize a step-by-step approach for managing specific problems and may incorporate application at home of techniques that were discussed and practiced in the classroom setting. Other programs may offer participatory family workshops which provide opportunities for parents and children to learn and practice methods for dealing with one another under the guidance of a trained facilitator. Most training programs teach the parent a particular way of talking and relating to their children that reinforces positive behaviors and communication and decreases negative behaviors while supporting the development of a relationship that is built on fairness, mutual caring and respect.

Pregnancy supplies include pre-natal vitamins, morning sickness kits, pregnancy pillows, maternity clothing, and pregnancy and parenting books. Staff are available to meet with clients to answer pregnancy and parenting questions or provide referrals to other programs.

Provides free pregnancy testing, diagnostic ultrasounds, STI testing and treatment, maternity and baby clothing, diapers and miscellaneous items. Offers education and peer counseling on fetal development, nutrition, infant care and parenting. Offers natural family planning resources. Offers initial reproductive loss grief care.

Multi-service family support program offers outpatient mental health services for children and families. Services include case management, brief intervention treatment, less restrictive alternative support and family, group and individual therapy.  Agency provides DBHR-certified service(s).

A faith-based organization that provides free information and referrals to those experiencing unplanned pregnancies. Services include pregnancy testing, pro-life counseling, parenting support, and community referrals. Does not recommend or refer to abortion services.

Offers educational classes for pregnant people and parents.

A faith-based organization that provides free information and referrals to those experiencing unplanned pregnancies. Services include pregnancy testing, pro-life counseling, parenting support, and community referrals. Does not recommend or refer to abortion services.

Offers classes, referrals, and support groups.

Offers pregnancy tests, options, and information classes. Also have Fetal Development classes and First Time Parenting classes. Can provide baby and maternity clothes, baby furniture, and baby items. Also provides housing in a Maternity Home.