Pregnancy and Parenting Classes, Programs and Resources

Last Updated on March 15, 2024 by Cass County Communication Network

With generous support from United Way of Cass County, we’ve compiled the following information from a variety of sources. This list will be updated as information changes or as we receive information about programs and services.

If you represent an organization or program that is not listed and would like to be, please e-mail us.

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211
211 is an information and referral service that provides information on a wide variety of resources. Call 2-1-1 or visit in211.org.

Family Birth Center at Logansport Memorial Hospital
The newly renovated Family Birth Center at Logansport Memorial Hospital has been entirely redesigned and modernized to offer enhanced security, and all new labor and delivery hospital birthing suites for added comfort and bonding of moms and babies. | More info

Connect2Care pregnancy and postpartum services
Logansport Memorial Hospital’s Connect2Care program provides personalized services to women during their pregnancy and after childbirth. | More info

Milk Depot at Logansport Memorial Hospital
Logansport Memorial Hospital’s Family Birth Center serves as a Milk Depot site where approved donor mothers can drop off frozen, surplus breast milk. The milk is transported to The Milk Bank in Indianapolis to be pasteurized and distributed to NICUs and outpatient families throughout the Midwest. | More info

Indiana Diaper Bank
Indiana Diaper Bank will begin distributing diapers in Cass County March 26, 2024 in the WIC parking lot, in partnership with WIC. They will return every two months. Boxes will be 200 diapers, helping families in diaper need. Individuals that receive WIC, SNAP, HHI or TANF can receive the diapers. You can express your interest here or by using the QR Code below, and they will contact you with sign-up information. Sign-up will continue to be first come first serve. This does not guarantee you a spot. For any questions, please contact Indiana Diaper Bank via email.

Healthy Families Program
The Healthy Families Program offered through Area Five Agency teaches parents what to expect as your baby grows and develops and provides current info about community resources for families.
800-654-9421
Healthy Families Program Website

My Healthy Baby
My Healthy Baby connects pregnant women to family support providers in their own community. A family support provider offers free, personalized guidance and support to the woman during her pregnancy and for at least the first 12 months after her baby’s birth.
My Healthy Baby Website

Indiana Pregnancy Promise Program: Promoting Recovery from Opioid Use
The Indiana Pregnancy Promise Program is a free, voluntary program for pregnant Medicaid members who use opioids or have used opioids in the past.
Indiana Pregnancy Promise Program Website

Substance Use Treatment during pregnancy
For individuals struggling with intravenous substance use or pregnant females (or suspected pregnancy) struggling with substance use, 4C Health offers IMMEDIATE ACCESS. Please call (800) 552-3106 or walk in to any of their multiple locations during business hours.
4C Health Website

Cass County Moms/Grandparents Group
This is a support and information group that gives moms an opportunity to meet other moms who have children of a similar age. We all need support and we can learn from each other. The group is a group of friends. It’s not always easy and can be scary to be a parent even if it’s your first or third (Grand) child. We share information that can be hard, not to mention expensive, to get. We want to give you the information your need to be a good parent. At your group you will get information, support and encouragement. Check CassCountyCalendar.com for upcoming dates.

IMMUNIZATIONS

School Immunization Requirements
A list of required and recommended immunizations can be found here.

CHILDCARE

Child Care Finder helps you locate Child Care in Indiana. Use the online search tool here.

The Childcare Resource Network is a local child care resource and referral (CCR&R) agency serving Adams, Allen, Benton, Blackford, Boone, Carroll, Cass, Clinton, DeKalb, Fountain, Fulton, Grant, Howard, Huntington, Jasper, Jay, Miami, Newton, Noble, Pulaski, Tippecanoe, Tipton, Wabash, Warren, Wells, White, and Whitley Counties. The Child Care Resource Network is a program of Right Steps Child Development Centers.
Childcare Resource Network Website

FOOD AND NUTRITION

SNAP (Food Assistance)
SNAP stands for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly known as food stamps). SNAP helps low-income people and families buy the food they need for good health. You apply for benefits by completing a State application form. Benefits are provided on an electronic card that is used like an ATM card and accepted at most grocery stores. | More info

WIC
WIC is a nutrition program that provides nutrition and health education, breastfeeding support, healthy food, and referrals to other services free of charge to Indiana families who qualify. WIC stands for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. The Cass County WIC Program office is located at 1803 Smith Street in Logansport and can be reached at (574) 753-4961. | More info

Division of Family Resources
The Division of Family Resources is responsible for establishing eligibility for Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefits. The division also manages the timely and accurate delivery of SNAP and TANF benefits. DFR also provides employment and training services to some SNAP and TANF recipients. | More info

The Cass County Division of Family Resources (FSSA) office is located at 1 Cass City Center, Suite 301 Logansport, IN 46947 and can be reached at 800-403-0864. | More info