Pregnant and New Moms
Becoming a parent is exhilarating and can be overwhelming. You don’t have to do it alone.
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From pregnancy through childbirth and your child’s earliest years, our community is with you, empowering you to be the parent and person you want to be.
Doulas accompany you during your pregnancy. Home visits during your child’s early years promote a strong bond between you and your child and ensure their healthy development. Fellow moms offer support, understanding, and resources. And you don’t have to worry about your child’s basic needs — we are here to help, from diapers and clothing, to food and school supplies.
See below for locations, eligibility, and more information.
Home Visiting and Doulas – Roseland
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11255 South Michigan Avenue,
Chicago, Illinois 60628
Home Visiting West Suburban Cook
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815 Lexington Street,
Maywood, Illinois 60153
Home Visiting and Doulas – Roseland:
- Expectant or parenting mothers ages 13 through 35
- Priority enrollment given to teen mothers and new moms
- Families must reside in target zip codes: 60419, 60609, 60617, 60619, 60620, 60628,60638, 60643, 60649, and 60827
- Income verification
- Communities: Greater Roseland Communities, Altgeld, Riverdale, Chicago Heights, Harvey, Markham, and Hegewisch
- Call (312) 964-1408 or (312) 217-5688 to learn more.
Home Visiting City-Wide:
- Expectant or parenting individuals
- Income Verification
- Communities: Chicago metropolitan area
- Call (312) 217-2085 or (773) 331-9430 to learn more.
Home Visiting Lake County:
- Expectant or parenting a child under the age of 3
- Reside in Lake County
- Communities: Waukegan, Park City, North Chicago, Round Lake, Gurnee, and Zion
- Call (847) 782-4229 to learn more.
Home Visiting West Suburban Cook:
- Expectant or parenting a child under age 3
- Meet guidelines established for Illinois State Board of Education Prevention Initiative 0-3 services
- Reside in West Suburban Cook County
- Income Verification
- Communities: Maywood, Melrose Park, Bellwood, Broadview, Hillside, Northlake, Westchester or surrounding West Suburban Cook County.
- Call (773) 848-0504 to learn more.
Pregnancy and Parenting Home Visiting and Doula Programs provide services to expectant and parenting mothers, fathers, and their families, including home visiting and doula services that strengthen parent-child interactions and family bonds. Mothers can receive services from the prenatal stage throughout pregnancy and the early years of a child’s life, including parenting education, community referrals, advocacy, free diapers, wipes, and essential items. More detail is below:
Home Visiting and Doulas – Roseland provides home visiting and doula services to expectant and parenting individuals ages 13 to 35 and children under the age of three residing in Chicago’s Greater Roseland, Altgeld Gardens, and surrounding South Suburban communities. Our doulas support expectant mothers and families beginning at 28 weeks of pregnancy, including during labor and after delivery.
- Location: 11255 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60628
- Communities: Greater Roseland Communities, Altgeld, Riverdale, Chicago Heights, Harvey, Markham, and Hegewisch
- Learn More: (312) 964-1408 and (312) 217-5688; or email Nicole Harper-Spencer at nspencer@catholiccharities.net or Araceli Gomez at agomez@catholiccharities.net
Home Visiting City-Wide serves expectant and parenting mothers, fathers, and families with children up to age 5.
- Location: 2601 W. Marquette, Chicago, IL 60629
- Communities: Chicago Metropolitan area
- Learn More: (312) 217-2085 and (773) 331-9430; or email Vanessa Treto at vtreto@catholiccharities.net or Victoria Chavez at vchavez@catholiccharities.net
Home Visiting Lake County accompanies mothers, fathers, and families living in Lake County with a child under age 3.
- Location: 671 S. Lewis Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085
- Communities: Waukegan, Park City, North Chicago, Round Lake, Gurnee, and Zion
- Learn More: (847) 782-4229; or email Elizabeth Rivera at erivera@catholiccharities.net
Home Visiting West Suburban Cook serves expectant and parenting individuals and children under age 3 residing in the West Suburban Cook County communities.
- Location: 815 Lexington, Maywood, IL 60153
- Communities: Maywood, Melrose Park, Bellwood, Broadview, Hillside, Northlake, Westchester or surrounding West Suburban Cook County.
- Learn More: (773) 848-0504; or email Kathryn Herrera at kherrera@catholiccharities.net
It's very important for moms and babies to build connecting bonds. ... I love giving mothers that feeling to know that you’re doing wonderful. You’re not alone. What you do is vital, and it's amazing."
Director, Pregnancy and Parenting