NWA RESOURCES

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Please note, this list is not an endorsement or recommendation of the University of Arkansas, but simply a brief list compiled by the researchers of local resources for pregnant couples and new parents that may be helpful.

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Child Care Aware of NWA offers parenting classes as well as help finding quality, affordable child care.https://www.nwachildcare.org/parentsfamilies.html

 

Family Network NWA is a non-profit that works to meet the needs of families in NWA with individualized parent education and family support. They offer home visiting and have a diaper bank. https://www.familynetworknwa.com/aboutus

 

Healthy Families of Benton County is a free nurturing parenting program that offers home visits. https://www.familynetworknwa.com/aboutus

 

Northwest Arkansas Food Bank has several locations in NWA  that provide free food including mobile food banks. https://www.nwafoodbank.org/

 

Peace at Home Shelter is a non-profit that offers free services to survivors of intimate partner violence. They can help with shelter, housing, legal services, counseling, and have a clothing thrift store. https://peaceathomeshelter.org/programs-services/

 

Postpartum Support International is a non-profit with mental health resources for perinatal families. 

 

• Support Coordinators are volunteers who can help you get connected to local resources. https://psichapters.com/ar/ 

• Online Support Groups: https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/psi-online-support-meetings/

WIC (Women, Infants & Children) is a free supplemental nutrition program that offers education and supplemental food. https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/wic

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