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Provides free parenting/relationship/career skills workshops for fathers and father-figures.

* Provides family and parent/caregiver educational classes to strengthen family bonds and improve family functioning. Scheduling and meeting places are flexible. Active Parenting: First Five Years (parents of children Birth to age 5) Active Parenting: Ages 5-12 Active Parenting: Teens Active Parenting/Families in Action (teens and parents) Baby Care Workshop (Birth to 12 months) Discipline is NOT a Dirty Word (all ages) PS It Works! (all ages) Parents Apart (divorcing/separated parents) Parenting A Second Time Around "PASTA" (grandparents, relatives, and others raising children again)

The Family Services program is available to any family living in Cortland or Tompkins County with at least one child under the age of 5. Individuals who are pregnant are also eligible to receive services.parenting supportchild development informationdevelopmental assessments for young childrenconnections to community resources to help meet family needs and make progress toward goalsservices are provided through a home visiting method

* Provides specialized obstetrical care for pregnant teenagers up to 19 years of age.Services include: Pregnancy testing and counseling. Medical care during and after your pregnancy. Group prenatal care/Center Pregnancy. Education and information about: Pregnancy. Nutrition. Labor and birth. Care of new baby. Birth control. Social work office information and referrals to connect with community resources. Support services offered: Social and behavioral health issues. Housing. Domestic violence and relationship issues. Parenting education. Medical care for the baby. A financial counselor is available to assist with establishing health insurance for the client and the baby.

Provides hands on learning experiences to parents and child in the home using a research-based curriculum called, Parents as Teachers. The program focuses on connecting child development with parenting behaviors to provide tools to raise a happy, healthy, confident child and to help prepare children for kindergarten. Meetings are once per week for 90 minutes, around the parent's schedule. Socialization opportunities are provided to the children and families twice per month.

Offers parenting education to new expectant parents. Classes include education about pregnancy and parenting and life skills to help new parents through the pregnancy and to introduce them to parenthood. Participants earn points for each class or skill completed that can be used to purchase new or gently used items for the new baby.

Offers free educational home or virtual visits to pregnant women, new moms, postpartum women, and/or breastfeeding moms. Also works with Kids on Track and other partners to get expecting parents, newborns, families, etc. connected for services.

Offers classes for parents expecting their first child or those who have never attended childbirth classes before. The six weekly sessions are taught by registered nurses certified by the Council of Childbirth Education specialists. Topics reviewed include: signs of labor, labor process, possible medications, anesthesia, newborn care, breathing and relaxation techniques, bottle/breastfeeding, and post-partum care. A tour of the maternity area and films on labor and delivery are also included. Classes run throughout the entire year.

Provides expectant couples with information about pregnancy and their new role as parents. Topics covered include fetal growth and development, body changes during pregnancy, common tests and procedures, prenatal nutrition and exercise during one class session.

Provides training and support services for new parents to help them care for their child when they get home.

* Provides support to expecting parents and parents of a newborn baby through referrals to community resources as well as a voluntary home visitation service. Family support workers provide prenatal and postnatal information, child development assessment and information, parenting skills information and goal setting support encouraging self-suffiency.

Provides support to men who are new or expectant fathers, as well as those needing to complete court-mandated parenting classes. Our free services to men include evidence-based, Broome County Family Court approved parenting classes, a one-on-one mentoring program, material resources, a supplemental "Doctor Dad" educational program for fathers, and an "Alternatives to Domestic Violence" program for men who have an assessed need.

* Provides an 8 week program to young men and women who will gain a stronger understanding of their roles and responsibilities, for the best interest of their children: Will be equipped with skill sets to become more confident and competent leaders in our community. Will gain an understanding of their attitudes toward people parenting, peers, family, and relationships. Will increase their ability to respond proactively and reduce violence in their communities. Will develop critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills. Will expand knowledge and attitude toward interpersonal and intra-personal skills.

Offers parenting education to new expectant parents. Classes include education about pregnancy and parenting and life skills to help new parents through the pregnancy and to introduce them to parenthood. Participants earn points for each class or skill completed that can be used to purchase new or gently used items for the new baby.

Provides parenting and child development education as well as assistance with material items such as baby and toddler items and maternity items. Also has parenting program for men with children.

Provides Nurse-Family Partnership free maternal and child health services in Chemung County for first-time mothers. Clients receive health care guidance and education during pregnancy and after the birth of the baby until the child’s second birthday, to ensure healthy outcomes for both mother and child.

Provides the medical and support services for those who are pregnant or new parents.

Provides a full service outpatient obstetrical and pediatric service. Offers services and counseling for mothers, teens and children. Services include: Prenatal Care, Routine Prenatal Care, High Risk Pregnancy Care, Nutritional Guidance, Medicaid/PCAP Certification, Social Services, WIC and FAN Referrals, HIV Counseling and Testing, Perinatal Consultation, Alcohol and Substance Abuse Screening, Gynecology, Routine Exams, Post Partum Follow Up, Endometrical Biopsies, Follow-up Care from the Emergency Department, Referrals for Mammography and Gynecology Oncology, Pediatric Services, Immunizations, General Health Physicals, Sick Visists, Hearing and Vision Screenings, Pediatric Cardiology, Cardiac Evaluation, Ongoing Cardiac Follow-up, Pediatric Asthma/Allergy, Allergy Testing, Pulmonary Function Testing, Nebulization and Patient Education, Neonatal High Risk, Infant Follow-up Care, Social Service Referrals, Synagis Immunizations, and Prophylactic Immunization for infants at risk for RSV. Call for more information.

Provides services to help at every stage of pregnancy. Also offers various outreach programs for expectant parents, and health professionals to educate on the importance of prenatal health and care.

Offers free prenatal, breast-feeding and infant care education classes at Peconic Bay Medical Center and at local libraries. Classes are held in Spanish as well as English. Call for detailed information.

Provides a residential program for mothers, age 18-24 of Nassau and Suffolk Counties, and their babies. Offers a sheltered atmosphere and stable environment by which residents can be nurtured and encouraged to obtain education and training. Stresses responsibility, alleviates feelings of isolation, teaches parenting and child care skills and offers support. Strives to ensure employment and independent financial stability. Residents may remain for up to two years. Newsletter and agency brochure available. Maintains a Speakers Bureau which presents topics such as teen pregnancy and parenting.

Provides professional, school and public health services and education to prevent infant mortality and birth defects. Also offers information and referral, grant proposal program, volunteer/community service activities, as well as fundraising and special daily events.

Provides infant and child CPR, obstructed airway safety instruction in one 3 hour session for parents, parents-to-be, grandparents and babysitters. Offered by an American Red Cross certified instructor.

Teaches children 3 years of age and older how to welcome a new baby to the family. Offered through Family Education Program. Call for schedule and fees.