Expectant or New Caregiver Resources
Help Me Grow & Early Intervention (Statewide Program) / Bright Beginnings
A state-run system supporting prenatal, newborn, and developmentally at-risk families:
Help Me Grow Home Visiting
Voluntary, in-home services providing prenatal support, parenting education, child development guidance, and referrals helpmegrow.org childrenandyouth.ohio.gov
Early Intervention
For families with children who have developmental delays—offering assessments, developmental screenings, and in-home support.
Local Intake
Central Intake for Lorain County
Phone: (440) 389-3322 (or 216-930-3322 / 1-800-755-GROW)
Lorain County Community Action Agency
Pathways HUB
A free, community health worker–led program aimed at reducing infant mortality and improving maternal-infant health. Covers services from pregnancy through the first birthday Offers care coordination, health education, and help with:
Baby items (cribs, car seats)
Food assistance
Transportation
Employment or housing support
Medication access, immunizations, substance use support
Lorain County Community Action Agency Contact
Phone: 440-245-2009 or 1-888-245-2009
Referral form available online Lorain County Community Action Agency
Lorain County Public Health
Lorain County Public Health offers a wealth of services for new and expectant moms and their families.
Visit their website to learn how they support those who are:
Pregnant
Caregivers for a baby
In need of support
WIC Program
Lorain County Public Health’s WIC Program offers a wealth of services for new and expectant moms and their families. Visit their website to learn how they support those who are breastfeeding.
There is also a Lorain County Virtual Breastfeeding Support Group on Facebook.
Mercy Health
Mercy’s Mother & Child Health program offers several services for new parents. Visit their website to learn how they support those who seek programming around:
Prenatal care
Dependency counseling
Postnatal care
Support groups
Healthy eating
Car seats
CPR courses
Social services
OhioGuidestone
OhioGuidestone provides a variety of services and resources, including those related to:
More New Baby Resources in Lorain County
Maternal and Infant Wellness Resources
childrenandyouth.ohio.gov/for-families/maternal-infant-wellness
Email: info@childrenandyouth.ohio.gov
Resources, Referrals, and Items for Mom & Baby*
Birthright Elyria: 2136 North Ridge Rd. Elyria, Ohio, 44035
440-324-9566 | birthright.org/elyria
Programs & Services including Cribs & Car Seats*
Lorain Co. Public Health: 9880 Murray Ridge Rd. Elyria, OH 44035
440-322-6367 | loraincountyhealth.com/newbaby
Wrap Around Supports for New and Expecting Mothers*
Lorain Co. Community Action Agency: 936 Broadway Ave. Lorain, Ohio 44052
440-457-0375 | lccaa.net/pathways-hub
Breastfeeding Support
West Side Lactation: Tracey Kahelin, RN - Avon Lake, OH
216-586-4911 | westsidelactation.com
UH Breastfeeding Support: 630 East River St. Elyria, OH 44035
440-581-7999 | tinyurl.com/UH-lactation
Sparkler: Play for Parenting App
Tool for tracking your child's development. playsparkler.org
Use code OH when registering in the Sparkler app for free access.
Click the image to view the PDF.
*Resources for baby items like diapers, wipes, & formula
Ask our Ambassadors about free clothing and food resources!
Looking for more resources or supports for your family?
Contact Your Parent & Youth Ambassadors!
Sarah Puskas: 440-242-0413 *227 | spuskas@ccrcinc.com
Melissa Roberts: 440-242-0413 *252 | mroberts@ccrcinc.com
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