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RESOURCES FOR YOUNG MOMS ? GENESEE COUNTY

Phone: (810) 767-8383 | Email: bbonarde@med.umich.edu Website:

"Programs that maintain information about community resources that are appropriate for a specific target group or human services sector and link individuals who are in need of specialized services with appropriate resources and/or which provide information about community agencies and organizations that offer specialized services." (Reference - Michigan 2-1-1)

Genesee County Health Department G-3373 S. Saginaw St, Burton, MI 48529 (810) 742-2255; Women, Infant, Children Program (WIC)

Provides coupons for infant formula, cereal, juice, milk, cheese, eggs and other food for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or who have a child under five years of age

Also, provides nutritional education and referrals to health service providers for both mother and child

Project Fresh; (810) 237-4537 Provides coupons which may be used at the Flint Farmers Market to purchase Michigan-grown fresh fruit and vegetables (summer time only) Service for Genesee County residents that are pregnant, postpartum, and breast-feeding women, infants and children through age five who meet income eligibility criteria Eligibility based on household income Documents required: Photo identification, Proof of income, Proof of family size, Proof of residency Call to schedule appointment; Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Answer Center for Women 626 Stevens St, Flint, MI 48502; (810) 234-7777

Provides baby clothing, car seats, furniture and maternity clothing when available

Open to anyone with children 3 and above Call to apply, Mon-Thurs 11am-5pm Services are free of charge and include:

o Free pregnancy testing (Walk-in or by appointment)

o Community services referrals o Pre-natal & post-natal support o Abstinence education o "Her Choice" 24hr taped messages o Information on STD's o Other valuable services

Flint Eastside Mission 1827 Delaware, Flint, MI 48506; (810) 767-5312

Provides a clothing house for residents of the 48506 zip code

Walk-in service; Tues-Thurs 9:30am-12:20pm Picture ID and piece of mail with address showing

current 48506 zip code required If requesting baby services Medicaid card for the

child is required Allowed to receive items twice a month, but may

make exception for emergencies Clothing ministry: Clothing, household items,

appliances and furniture Infants ministry: Diapers, formula, clothing,

blankets, strollers and other needs

Heart-Beat of Greater Flint 320 E. 4th St, Flint, MI 48502; (810) 232-3101

Maintains a pantry with maternity clothing, clothing for infants and toddlers, nursery furniture, diapers, and baby food/formula when available

Individuals who are pregnant or have young children may receive services once a month

Call to apply; Mon-Fri 10am-2:45pm Documents required:

o Picture ID for applicant o Form of ID for the child, such as birth

certificate or Medicaid card required A deposit of $10-25 per item is charged for baby

furniture and car seats. Deposit is refunded when items are returned Fee depends on condition of the item

There may be additional resources for you to consider through various community agencies. Michigan 2-1-1 is a free confidential service that connects you with local community-based organizations offering support services for people seeking answers to help in addressing their needs and questions. You can connect with Michigan 2-1-1 by either:

Visiting the website at Dialing 2-1-1 or either one of these Toll Free phone lines at (844) 875-9211 or (800) 649-3777 (Michigan Relay) for personal assistance 24

hours a day, 7 days a week

Revised July 24, 2017 ? The Regional Alliance for Healthy Schools (RAHS) community resource directory information is up-to-date to the best of our knowledge. However, please call the agency to confirm this information and availability of services.

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REGIONAL ALLIANCE FOR HEALTHY SCHOOLS

RESOURCES FOR YOUNG MOMS ? GENESEE COUNTY

Phone: (810) 767-8383 | Email: bbonarde@med.umich.edu Website:

Catholic Charities of Shiawassee & Genesee Counties (810) 265-7025; Center for Hope Community Closet & Household Center

Offers gently used clothing, personal items, diapers, household items such as bedding, dishes, furniture and appliances, free of charge, based on availability

Call to find out required documentation as requirements may change over time

Walk-ins accepted o Personal/hygiene: Mon-Fri 9:30am-12pm o Clothing/household: Mon-Fri 1pm-4pm

West Flint Church of the Nazarene 2270 S. Dye Rd, Flint, MI 48532; (810) 732-0480 ex. 206 Little Lamb's Compassionate Ministry Center

Provides new and gently used children's and maternity clothing, shoes, coats and infant and toddler items including highchairs, cribs, car seats, diapers, baby food and formula when available

Clothing available for sizes newborn-5T Walk-ins accepted or call to schedule appointment

o Walk-in hours: Tues 10am-2pm and Wed 6:30pm-8pm

o Appointments: Tues-Fri 8:30am-2pm

Flint Crisis Pregnancy Services 3404 S. Saginaw St, Flint, MI 48503; (810) 767-7153

Provides free and confidential services: o Free pregnancy testing o Information about pregnancy, STI's, and options o Ultrasounds (some restrictions apply) o Peer-counselors o Learn & Earn Program: Bible study and parenting skills o Maternity Clothing o Baby clothing & supplies: preemie-2T o Community referrals o 24-hour hotline for those in a pregnancy crisis (Mon-Fri)

Call to schedule an intake interview, Mon-Fri 9am4pm

Picture ID and proof of pregnancy if already pregnant required

Carriage Town Ministries 605 Garland St, Flint, MI 48503; (810) 233-8787

Provides personal needs items and used clothing for men, women, and children once every 30 days

Walk-in service; Mon, Wed, Fri 9am-Noon Picture ID requested May provide formula and diapers if available

o Must have proof of income and child's birth certificate

Christian Life Resources 5154 Miller Rd, Flint, MI 48507; (810) 767-1262 Pregnancy Care Center

Provides used maternity and infant clothing, baby furniture, diapers and formula when available

Must be a parent, legal guardian or pregnant Call the 24hr hotline to set up an appointment for

an intake assessment Must have picture ID and proof of custody

Maternal Outreach of Michigan Toll-Free Hotline (888) 240-2442 Free Diapers

Donate diapers to needy families by the pack (sizes 15) and offer home delivery

Inform the families of other places where they can get more diapers for free as well

Priority is given to pregnant mothers and infants. No toddlers (18 months-2 years) please

After filling out our form or using toll-free hot-line, someone will call you and answer your questions

IMPORTANT! Return calls come from a 248-764XXXX

You CAN get diapers from them even if you are receiving diapers from another organization or somewhere else

Requirements: o You must have Medicaid to receive diapers o You must be a resident in the counties of, Macomb, Oakland, or Genesee o Calls must be direct from the family o One request per household at a time

The RAHS community resource directory information is up-to-date to the best of our knowledge. Please call the agency/service to confirm this information, availability, and eligibility. Please feel free to provide us feedback on your personal experiences with any agency or service. Call RAHS at (810) 767-8383 or contact the Health Promotions Manager at jgardonr@med.umich.edu.

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