Resources

Articles, links, free brochures and recommended reading information specifically for parents of premature babies as well as other helpful information for families including Advice on Vaccines, Car Seat Safety, Immunization Information

An ultimate guide to baby and childproofing your home, including a family guide to kitchen safety with babies and kids.

CDC’s “Hear Her” campaign is a national communication initiative aimed at preventing pregnancy-related deaths by raising awareness of urgent maternal warning signs during and in the year after pregnancy.

The CDC will share things you should know before, during and after pregnancy.

Learn from a team of world-class doctors and healthcare professionals about cerebral palsy. You will find high quality, medically-reviewed data on everything related to cerebral palsy as well as birth injury topics.

Pregnancy and Postpartum Mental Health treatment is available to help both moms and partners with depression, anxiety, obsessive symptoms during pregnancy and postpartum, and much more. Anyone seeking support is encouraged to call or email to set up individualized counseling plans.

The Erie County Department of Health operates a Facilitated Enrollment Program which assists families in the Buffalo area, to complete and application for enrollment into the Child Health and Family Health Plus Programs. For more information about these program, call the Enrollment Specialist Coordinator at 858-6408.

Through our partnership with the American Heart Association, BPPN offers a blood pressure kiosk in community spaces to help you take control of your heart health and monitor your blood pressure regularly. If you’re interested in hosting our kiosk in your community space, such as a church or business, please contact us today at 716-884-6711 ext. 1006. Empower yourself with knowledge and resources for a healthier future!

Formerly known as PCAP can help you get the care you need for you and your baby. The services offered include complete pregnancy care and other health care services to women and teens who live in New York State. The Medicaid Obstetrical and Maternal Services (MOMS) Program provides complete pregnancy services in areas of the state where health centers are not located. And there’s no cost to eligible women who participate in MOMS or PCAP!

Haven House has been providing services and support to survivors of domestic violence and has been a resource to the community since 1979 with our innovative and dynamic services. Haven House offers counseling, advocacy, shelter, and parenting support for survivors. The Parenting After Violence program at Haven House can help those who are navigating parenting within the context of domestic violence. A violence-free life is possible for you and your children. You are not alone, and help is available! To take the first step, contact us; 24- hour Hotline: (716) 884-6000

The March of Dimes website has a fantastic health information center online. Get answers to your questions—before, during and after pregnancy including information on prematurity, birth defects, newborn screening, understanding your newborn and everything else you’d ever need to know about pregnancy and newborns.

Excellent website listing several website links for Family Planning including: Pregnancy & Birth Information, Reproductive Health, Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring, and resources for Infant and Children Information, Adolescents and Youth, Women’s & Men’s Health, etc. information.

NYS WIC Program is outlined with detailed information, forms and locations on the Catholic Charities Website. Catholic Charities WIC program serves approximately 20,000 participants each month in Erie and Niagara Counties. Contact: 716-218-1400

Website provides help to mothers struggling with any type of postpartum adjustment, depression or anxiety and share my wisdom, strength, and hope.

If you or someone you know might be experiencing symptoms of prenatal or postpartum mood or anxiety disorder, know that it is treatable. This website covers all aspects of postpartum depression and has website links to several resources.

Regis College released a visual guide. This in-depth resource guide was created for mothers, women health organizations and parenting communities who are looking to share information about the effects of postpartum depression and the types of treatments available.

A list financial assistance programs that help single moms.

 

Learn more about tips you can use when talking to your children about cancer.

Parent Network of WNY is a community resource for families of individuals with special needs and for professionals who work with these families. Parent Network’s goal is to empower families to successfully advocate for their children with special needs and to see that they receive proper care and education.

 

WNY Children Care Resource Network is a not- for- profit Child Care Resource and Referral Agency committed to the development of affordable quality early care and education for children in Erie County. Services provided include: helping families find child care, training, consulting and finding resources for child care providers (both home based and center based), assisting businesses and community planners.