Coordinates with other agencies in the community to ensure at-risk-families are receiving as many forms of assistance as possible, such as social, medical and educational services. Community Care Coordinators meet clients in their own homes to assess the family's needs and to establish a care management plan. Targets pregnant women to support throughout their pregnancy to help reduce and eliminate Ohio's Infant Mortality Rate. Offers diapers and wipes to families at all visits by the coordinators.

Offers empowering support to pregnant women throughout their pregnancy and up to their child’s first birthday. The Community Health Worker assists the pregnant woman in navigating the health care system and social services as well as educational support throughout each trimester of pregnancy. Services are individualized and adjusted for each woman's needs. Also provides diapers, wipes, training pull-ups and period products. Sizes vary and may not always be available. Items provided by Project MKC.

Network of care coordination agencies with focus on assisting those with high-risk pregnancy and chronic disease through certified Community Health Workers. Uses 21 Pathways model to address social determinants of health and to improve health outcomes. Community Health Workers provide outreach, health education, care coordination, and advocacy for individuals of different ages and risk categories. * Funded by Ohio Commission on Minority Health, Ohio Department of Medicaid, and local funding.

Provides a variety of services to assist the community in increasing individual and family wellness, through general counseling, participating in anger management, domestic violence prevention, child abuse prevention, and parent education classes, and finding resources and referrals to needed social and community services. Counseling is by a Licensed Social Worker (LISW). Classes for teen parents and fathers may also be available. Parent Cafes held several times a year. Certificates of completion may be available.

Offers one-on-one assistance to help individuals determine which private, public, state and local benefits they may be eligible to receive. Includes benefits such as Medicaid, Medicare Part-D, SSI, SSD, food assistance through SNAP (food stamps), HEAP, Golden Buckeye/Ohio's Best Rx Card, Homestead Exemption, prescription assistance programs, housing and many others. After completing the survey, individuals will be given a list of services for which they may be eligible. Benefits counselors will follow-up with the client and provide applications if needed.

Provides intensive outpatient chemical dependency treatment in a 3-phase service. In Phase 1, a complete assessment is done, and counseling and group interventions begin. In Phase 2, the focus is on a relapse prevention plan, positive coping skills, responsibility and sober life management. Parenting classes are offered to clients who are required to participate as part of their plan, and are also open to other participants who have children. Phase 3 focuses on self recovery, journaling, and family roles and relationship sessions. 12-step meetings, individual and couples counseling are primary components of the larger program. Program includes education on topics like domestic violence, dealing with trauma, health screenings, referrals to needed basic services (food, housing, etc.) Child care is not available during sessions currently due to COVID 19.

Provides in home screening for post-partum depression to new fathers. Visits take approximately one hour (two visits in all). If a mental health issue is indicated, the father will be referred to appropriate care and agency will provide short term follow up to check on their progress.

Provides assistance to those with child support enforcement or establishment matters. Advice and representation may be available in custody matters when the child's primary caretaker is threatened with loss of custody to a person who presents an imminent or long-term threat to the safety or well-being of the child. Advice on divorce matters is available and representation may also be available in very limited circumstances, generally involving past domestic violence in the household. Cooperates with local private attorneys who will file simple, uncontested divorces for a fee. Advice and/or assistance with "pro se" (D-I-Y) court filings is also available on a variety of other family issues including visitation, contempt of previous court orders, and adoption defense.

Maintains information about community resources that are appropriate for pregnant women and links clients with appropriate community resources such as housing and specialized counseling.

Provide temporary shelter for single women and women with children who are homeless. Length of stay is 30 days with goal of moving to stable housing. Assistance with finding permanent housing and other resources.

Provides supplemental food card that includes staple foods, fruits and vegetables; nutrition education; breastfeeding education; support and counseling; and referral services to eligible women and children. During the summer also provides a one-time $30 supplemental voucher to a limited number of participants for fruits and vegetables from selected local growers (Farmers' Market Nutrition Program), available while supplies last. Also offers speakers who discuss the program and the value of good nutrition.

Provides crisis intervention, child abuse prevention, and general information on parenting and child development, safety planning, information, resources and referrals to internal and external programs.

Offers mothers information about programs and services offered in Summit County. Provides space for individuals to complete applications, copy, scan, fax any documents, and check their email.

Provides financial rewards for keeping prenatal and well baby appointments(checkups, lead screening, immunizations, flu shots) and for items like diapers and baby food for new and expecting parents. Members can redeem rewards through organization's online rewards hub. Rewards are available for those getting preventive care such as dental exams, annual physicals, flu shots, diabetes well care visits and testing and more.

Provides educational opportunities for fathers who want to understand their rights and obligations with respect to child custody, child support, visitation arrangements and other laws which address the upbringing and care of children. Actively assists with the paper work necessary to get the process started. Help fathers with license reinstatement, indigency forms, child support issues, putative registration that will allow a birth father to receive written notice of a proposed placement. Attends meetings with court administrators and officials to determine the best practices in place that serve dads.

Surrounds pregnant and new mothers with support, education and resources in a weekly group program to ensure a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. Services include prenatal and child birth education, medical referrals, talking with doctors and nurses, parenting resources, food assistance, baby items, as well as a healthy meal and the opportunity to socialize with other pregnant moms. Childcare and $5 Kroger gift card at each meeting. Transportation provided if needed.

Provides supplemental food vouchers, nutrition education, counseling, support and referral services to eligible women, children, fathers, and kinship caregivers. Nursing mothers are provided with information and education on breastfeeding. Also offers speakers who discuss the program and the value of good nutrition and breastfeeding. During the summer, also provides a supplemental voucher to each client for fruits and vegetables from selected local growers (Farmers' Market Nutrition Program) - these are available while supplies last. Also offers child car safety seats at a reduced price to those who are eligible for this program. Also offers speakers who discuss the program and the value of good nutrition and breastfeeding.

Provides supplemental food card that includes staple foods, fruits and vegetables; nutrition education; breastfeeding education; support and counseling; and referral services to eligible women and children. During the summer also provides a one-time $30 supplemental voucher to a limited number of participants for fruits and vegetables from selected local growers (Farmers' Market Nutrition Program), available while supplies last. Also offers speakers who discuss the program and the value of good nutrition.

Provides residential substance abuse treatment for people who are in the late stages of addiction. Support and counseling are offered to family members of the individual in treatment.

Offers childbirth education classes such as natural childbirth, lamaze, HypnoBirthing, relaxation techniques, multiple birth, bedrest and cesarean birth. Also offers classes for siblings and grandparents. Offers a yoga class for pregnant women focusing on relaxation and breathing. Also, offers instruction in infant massage for parents of babies up to one year of age. Also offers specialized counseling for women experiencing depression due to pregnancy or childbirth.

Offers six (6) coupons to WIC clients worth $5 each to purchase Ohio-grown fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs at Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) locations.

Offers six (6) coupons to WIC clients worth $5 each to purchase Ohio-grown fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs at Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) locations.

Provides a comprehensive substance and mental health program for pregnant individuals. Program includes counseling, case management, peer support, psychiatric services, and collaboration with outside providers.

Provides treatment services in the context of a 24-hour, supervised drug- and alcohol-free environment for women who have problems related to substance use disorder. Pre-school age children may reside with their mothers while in treatment.

Serves as a mutual support group for fathers and father-figures. Shares free or low-cost parenting time activities in the community.