Family & Parenting
ArborWoman
24 Frank Lloyd Wright, lobby L, ste. 2200 • (734) 994–8863
Pregnancy testing; limited obstetrical ultrasound exams; pregnancy options education; post-abortion and pregnancy loss counseling; educational resources, including safe sleep, labor & delivery, and fertility education; and community resource referrals. Please note: Does not refer or perform abortions. Request an appointment online or by phone; same-day appointments offered. All services free and confidential. Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. emmaushealthpartners.org/arborwoman
Bryant Community Center (Community Action Network)
3 W. Eden • (734) 477–0292
After-school programs, educational summer camps, YouthWorks, Alcoholics Anonymous, and WIC information programs. Summer hot lunch and dinner program for children living in the Bryant neighborhood (registration required; call for information). [email protected], canwashtenaw.org
Child Care Network (Great Start to Quality Southeast Resource Center)
3941 Research Park Dr., ste. C • (734) 975–1840
Training for child care providers, child care scholarships, and assistance with child care referrals using the greatstarttoquality.org website. Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–4 p.m. [email protected], childcarenetwork.org
Community Action Network
PO Box 130076, AA 48113 • (734) 994-2985
Programs, services, advocacy, and community building for the Arrowwood Hills, Brick, and Bryant community centers, and the Creekside, Hikone, and Green Baxter public housing complexes. [email protected], canwashtenaw.org V
Education Project
1819 S. Wagner • (734) 994-8100, ext. 1518
Works to ensure students experiencing homelessness, chronic absenteeism, and temporary living situations enroll, regularly attend, and succeed in school. Serves children and youth who lack a fixed, adequate, regular night-time residence, including preschool siblings and those 18 and older who do not yet have a high school diploma or GED. [email protected], washtenawisd.org/services/ephy/eligibility
Girls Group
1100 N. Main, ste. 101 (NEW Center) • (734) 531–5996
Educational nonprofit that empowers girls grade 6 and up from economically disadvantaged, socially vulnerable backgrounds to achieve emotional and financial self-sufficiency, graduate high school, and begin college/career. Comprehensive year-round programming includes in-school, weekend, summer, and spring break programs; college/career prep and support; youth council; and family engagement. [email protected], girlsgroup.org V
Help Me Grow (Washtenaw Intermediate School District)
1819 S. Wagner • (734) 994–8186
Services for children from prenatal to kindergarten entry, especially children with developmental delays or diagnosed disability. Provides no-cost preschool, developmental screenings, parent and caretaker support, home visiting programs, and more. helpmegrowwashtenaw.org
Peace Neighborhood Center
Peer support program connects incoming student veterans with veteran peers to provide support, help them navigate college life, identify challenges, and provide referrals to resources on- or off-campus. [email protected], m-span.org/pave V
SOS Community Services (Children’s Services)
(734) 485–8730
Offers Parents-as-Teachers, an in-home parenting education program for families with children age 5 or younger. Referrals, parent-child playgroups, and developmental screenings. [email protected], soscs.org U, V
Washtenaw Area Council for Children
3075 W. Clark, ste. 10 • (734) 434–4215
Prevents child abuse and neglect through educational services for children, parents, youth-serving professionals, and the public. Parent programs on safe sleeping for infants, cyber safety, and child sexual abuse awareness. Children’s programs teach cyber safety, bullying and cyberbullying prevention, and appropriate touch. Luncheon lecture series and conference on family issues. [email protected], washtenawchildren.org V
Washtenaw Camp Placement
3135 S. State, ste. 350D • (734) 971–4537
Established 1962. Provides scholarships and other support for sleepaway summer camp to Washtenaw County youths in grades 4–11 who have less access to opportunity. [email protected], [email protected], washtenawcampplacement.org V
Washtenaw Child Advocacy Center (Catholic Social Services)
555 Towner, Ypsilanti • (734) 544–2925
Law enforcement and caregivers conduct forensic interviews and make team decisions about the investigation, treatment, and prosecution of child sexual abuse cases. Counseling and prevention education for parents. csswashtenaw.org/wcac U