CCSS For New & Expecting Parents

Expecting a baby or navigating the early stages of parenthood can be joyful and overwhelming. Comprehensive Community Support Services (CCSS) provides comprehensive support, tailored to your unique needs, and empowers you to thrive. We offer personalized, face-to-face assistance in your community, focusing on your strengths and breaking down barriers to success. Whether you need help finding stable housing and childcare, addressing postpartum health concerns, accessing parenting classes, improving your diet, or connecting with a supportive community, CCSS promotes self-sufficiency and enhances your quality of life.

Here are some examples of the areas we focus on to support new and expecting parents:

Healthcare Access:
Assistance with prenatal care appointments.
Connections to OB/GYNs, midwives, and doulas.
Nutrition guidance for maternal and fetal health.
Support for substance use recovery.

Mental and Emotional Well-being:
Counseling for anxiety, depression, and perinatal mood disorders.
Coping strategies for stress and trauma.
Support for domestic violence situations.

Housing and Financial Stability:
Help finding stable housing and accessing rental assistance.
Financial literacy training.
Connections to food assistance programs (WIC, SNAP).

Parenting Education and Skill Development:
Childbirth education classes.
Newborn care skills (feeding, diapering, safe sleep).
Guidance on child development milestones.
Helping to create healthy parent/child bonding.

Employment and Educational Support:
Job placement and career development.
Childcare options for returning to work or school.
GED programs and vocational training.
Legal services related to parental rights.

Qualification Information:

To qualify for CCSS services, you need Medicaid and a referral from a licensed therapist. If you do not have a referral, our team can help you obtain one. Please get in touch with us directly to learn more about the qualification process and how we can help you access these valuable services.