Local Resources

🤱 Maternal & Child Health Services

1. The Women’s Center of Southeastern Michigan

• Services: Free support groups for new and expectant mothers, including MomShare (online and in-person).

• Contact: Mostly for Moms | MomShare

2. Detroit Health Department – Maternal & Child Health

• Services: Home visiting, postpartum support, grief counseling, and programs like SisterFriends Detroit and Fatherhood initiatives.

• Contact: Call (313) 961-BABY (2229) or visit Maternal Child Health

3. Wayne County Maternal & Child Health Services

• Services: Preventive health services, assessments, education, and case management for women and children.

• Contact: Email coliver@waynecounty.com or visit Wayne County MCH

4. Michigan WIC (Women, Infants & Children)

• Services: Nutrition assistance and education for pregnant women, new mothers, and young children.

• Contact: Call (734) 544-6800 or visit MDHHS WIC

5. La Leche League – Ann Arbor

• Services: Breastfeeding support and education.

• Contact: Call (734) 332-9080

👶 Parenting & Family Support

6. CARE of Southeastern Michigan

• Services: Parenting programs and support services.

• Contact: Call (586) 541-2273 or visit CARE Parenting Services

7. Detroit Parent Network

• Services: Parent engagement, workshops, and support groups.

• Contact: Call (313) 306-8100 or visit Detroit Parent Network

8. Ozone House (Ann Arbor & Ypsilanti)

• Services: Support for at-risk youth and families, including crisis intervention and shelter.

• Contact: Visit Ozone House

9. Project Hope – Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan

• Services: Family support services, including counseling and basic needs assistance.

• Contact: Call (313) 961-6683 ext. 5 or visit Project Hope

10. Walking with Moms in Need – Archdiocese of Detroit

• Services: Support and resources for pregnant and parenting women.

• Contact: Call (313) 596-7133 or visit Walking with Moms

🧒 Child Care & Development

11. Child Care Network (Washtenaw County)

• Services: Free child care referrals and resources.

• Contact: Call (734) 975-1840 or (800) 777-2861

12. Michigan Alliance for Families

• Services: Information and support for families of children with special education needs.

• Contact: Visit Michigan Alliance for Families

🏠 General Family Assistance

13. United Way for Southeastern Michigan – 2-1-1 Helpline

• Services: Referrals for food, housing, utility assistance, and more.

• Contact: Dial 2-1-1 or visit United Way 211

14. Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS)

• Services: Child support services, food assistance, healthcare coverage, and more.

• Contact: Visit MDHHS Child Support

15. Thumb Cares

• Services: Resource directory for families in Michigan’s Thumb region, including food, healthcare, and housing assistance.

• Contact: Visit Thumb Cares