A GENTLE BIRTH
A website dedicated to the gentle entry and growth of all with a desire to respect and nurture the birth/life/death cycles of all beings in a natural and peaceful way.
ANY BABY CAN
Child and family resource center. case management and family support. childcare provider training, crisis assistance fund, family crisis counseling (bilingual), early childhood intervention services, home visits for at-risk families, info and referral, mentoring pregnant teens and women, parenting education, resource library, respite and scholarship fund, toy lending library (specially adapted toys for kids with disabilities or learning differences, Saturday family literacy project.
(512) 454-3743, (512) 477-1130, (512) 448-1202
http://www.abcaus.org
AUSTIN FAMILIES, INC
(free) Links families and children to quality childcare and empowers families by developing community resources. Childcare switchboard (locating service), childcare resource and development program, childcare provider training program.
(512) 327-7878
http://www.austinfamilies.com
AUSTIN MENS CENTER
(free) Groups on anger and parenting.
(512) 445-7946
CENTER FOR SUCCESSFUL FATHERING
(free) Seminars and materials on fathering, educational trainings.
(512) 335-8106
CHILD, INC.
(free) Childcare up to 5 years of age, Headstart program. Poverty level entry requirements. Parenting skills every other Thursday evening during school year; childcare and supper provided. Everyone welcome.
(512) 451-7361
CONNECTIONS RESOURCE CENTER
(free) Lending library, city-wide parenting series, resource center on wheels, mentor teachers, starfish training project, teleteacher/teleparent warmline, craft workshop.
(512) 478-5725
http://www.connectionscenter.org/
FAMILIES IN TRANSITION
An educational seminar for parents involved in or after divorce. family outreach
800-967-6519
FIRST CALL FOR HELP
(free) Info and referral for food and clothing, shelter, health services, education, child and youth, family and elder services, special transportation, support groups, recreation...
(512) 324-1899
HARVEST LEAGUE FOUNDATION
(free) Helping single parents in crisis. Clothing, linens, baby items, beds, food.
(512) 374-9393
INSURE-A-KID
Families whose income is less than 200% of the federal poverty level (which is about $38,000 for a family of four) are generally eligible for children's health insurance through Medicaid or CHIP. CHIP coverage costs no more than $18 per month for coverage for all of the children in a family. Co-pays for doctor's visits range from $2 to $10, depending on family income. CHIP coverage also includes some dental benefits.
CHIP coverage is limited to children who are US citizens or legal permanent residents, and who live in Texas.
(512) 927-2677 x219
(512) 927-1350 - Fax
http://www.insureakid.org/
KIDS EXCHANGE
Provides a safe place for exchanging info @ courts. Parenting classes, communication between parents, on and off-site supervised visitation.
(512) 467-0803
LATINA MAMI
(free) Ongoing support group for latinas and children of all ages. group meets weekly. gloria
(512) 791-0566
http://www.latinamami.com/
LESBIAN MOMS NETWORK
(free) Resource and networking, informal support groups.
(512) 836-0006
LIFEWORKS
(free) Focused on teen parents: life skills, consumer credit counseling, all ages counseling, programs for encouraging male involvement, domestic violence counseling.
(512) 478-1648
MOTHER MATTERS
(fee) Support group for young mothers, 6 sessions.
(512) 236-1898
MOTHERS and MORE
(free) Advocating for a more family-friendly society; support group for mothers who*quot;ve chosen to stay at home.
PARENT RESOURCES FOR ACC STUDENTS
(free) For single parents who need financial assistance, counseling, referrals.
(512) 223-5106
PARENTS ANONYMOUS
(free) "Parent Circle Nurturing Program" 15 week class on Saturday mornings. Children*quot;s programs also offered. First 10 weeks are structured learning, teaching communication skills are respect within the home. The last five weeks is support and open communication.
(512) 459-5837
PARENTS EMPOWERING PARENTS
(sliding scale) Parent seminars based on theory of re-evaluation counseling.
(512) 288-6166
PILOT PARENT
(free) Support and info for families of children of all ages with disabilities, chronic illness, or other special needs
(512) 476-7044