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Congratulations on your new baby! Below are a variety of resources to help you on your journey.
Reach out to individual organizations for more information.
BREAST PUMPS & BREAST/CHESTFEEDING SUPPORT
BIRTH & POSTPARTUM SUPPORT
FREE BABY SUPPLIES - Diapers, Wipes, etc.
CAR SEATS
or more information.
PORTABLE CRIB
FREE COUNSELING/THERAPY
FREE PARENTING SUPPORT
FREE CHILDCARE
FREE PLAYSPACE
FREE FOOD
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT
HOUSING SUPPORT
Congratulations on your new baby! Below are a variety of resources to help you on your journey.
Reach out to individual organizations for more information.
BREAST PUMPS & BREAST/CHESTFEEDING SUPPORT
- Neb Medical - Provides free breast pumps for Medicaid customers.
- Contact: 866.633.1597 (assistance available in Spanish & English)
- Website: nebmedical.com, Click “qualify through insurance” on the website.
- EveryMom Chicago - Provides free breast pumps and nursing supplies for uninsured women.
- Contact: Email [email protected]
- Sokana Collective - Provides free and sliding scale basic breast/chestfeeding support from lactation counselors and educators. (Note, this is NOT a resource for a lactation consultant for complicated breast/chestfeeding issues)
- Call or text 847-701-5527 or email [email protected]
- Baby Bistro Breast/chestfeeding Support Group (provided free by University of Chicago Hospital)
- Open: Every Wednesday 10:30am - 12pm on zoom
- Contact: Breastfeeding Support Hotline - 773-702-8885
- Website: tinyurl.com/UChicagoBabyBistro
- Breast/chestfeeding USA - Hyde Park Chapter - provides breast/chestfeeding information and support
- Contact: 630. 447. 0378 or [email protected]
- Website: tinyurl.com/HydeParkBreastfeeding
BIRTH & POSTPARTUM SUPPORT
- New Moms Provides free housing, job training, and family support for young moms, age 24 and younger. Also offers free doula services, prenatal education, home visits, parenting education, & a fully paid, 12-week Job Training program at their candle company.
- Address: New Moms (Chicago): 5317 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60651
- New Moms (Western Suburbs): 206 Chicago Ave. Oak Park, IL. 60302
- Contact: 773-252-3253 extension 128.
- Website: newmoms.org/intake
- Address: New Moms (Chicago): 5317 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60651
- Chicago Volunteer Doulas - provides free or low cost birth/doula and postnatal support. Support includes 20 hours of in-home or virtual service including education on newborn care, help and guidance with infant feeding, light meal prep, and light housekeeping.
- Address: P.O. Box 5851 Chicago, IL 60680-5851
- Contact: [email protected]
- Website: chicagovolunteerdoulas.org
- Chicago Birthworks Collective - Provides prenatal, doula, and lactation support on a sliding scale provided by and for women of color.
- Contact: [email protected]
- Website: chicagobirthworks.com
- PCC Community Wellness Center - offers special services for pregnant women who are struggling with opioid/substance use. Offer prenatal care, ultrasounds, medication assisted treatment, home visiting services, counseling, and support from a doula with recovery experience.
- Address: PCC Walk-In Wellness Center 3 Erie Court, Suite 1300 Oak Park, IL 60302
- Contact: 708-406-3929
- Website: pccwellness.org
- Project HOPE- Marillac St. Vincent Services - a comprehensive program for pregnant and parenting individuals ages 12-25 who live on Chicago’s West Side, including doula services, prenatal groups, parenting groups, regular prenatal + postpartum home visits, and referrals to local resources, etc.
- Address: 21859 W Jackson Blvd Chicago, IL 60612
- Contact: 773-584-4545, Miss Laranda
- Website: marillacstvincent.org/findhelp/youth/projecthope.html
FREE BABY SUPPLIES - Diapers, Wipes, etc.
- Women Infant Children (WIC) - Provides supplemental nutrition for babies, monthly checks for adult food, breast/chestfeeding support, etc. for qualified families
- Contact: your local office to register 1-800-545-2200
- Website: chicago.gov/healthy-mothers-and-babies/wic_clinics.html
- Locations:
- Austin - 4909 W. Division St., 60651, 312-746-4797 (Mon-Fri, 8-4 pm)
- Englewood - 641 W. 63rd St., 60621, 312-747-4814 (Mon. Wed. Fri 8-4pm, Tues. & Thurs. 9-5pm)
- Greater Lawn - 4150 W. 55th St., 60632, 312.745.5415 (Mon-Fri, 8-4 pm)
- Hyde Park - Friend Health Center, 800 E. 55th St., 60621, 773-702-3719 (Mon-Fri, 8-4 pm)
- South Shore - 1802 E 71st St, 60649, (773) 363-2500 (M, T, Th, F 8:30AM-5:30PM, W 9AM-6PM)
- Chatham -8425 S Cottage Grove Ave, (773) 846-7220 (M,T,Th,F - 8:30-5:30PM, W- 9AM-6PM)
- South Chicago - Chicago Family Health, 9119 S. Exchange Ave, 773.768.0373 (Mon-Fri, 8-4pm)
- HelloBaby Woodlawn - Free play space that offers diapers, wipes, baby clothing, etc. Also offers a variety of free programming daily for caregivers and babies ages 0-4.
- Address: 600 East 61st Street (between St Lawrence & Champlain
- Contact: Hellobabychgo.org or phone: 773-280-5613
- Open: Monday through Friday 9-3 PM
- YWCA Teen Parenting Program - Provides free diapers, wipes, etc. for parents age 12-18.
- Address: 6600 S Cottage Grove Ave,
- Contact: Call (773) 955-3100 or Email: [email protected]
- Website: ywcachicago.org
- Grant A Wish - Provides free diapers, baby and kids clothes, car seats, cribs, strollers, and more. Must complete online application and book appointment to “shop” for items you need.
- Address: 1136 E 93rd St, Chicago, IL 60619
- Contact: (773) 454-8352
- Website: grantawishincchicago.org/gaw-2022-baby-program
- Shepherd's Hope (Englewood) - Provides free food, diapers, mental health, wipes, and child care.
- Open: Tuesday/Thursday 10 AM - 2 PM, and Saturday 9 AM - 12 PM
- Address: 838 W. Marquette Road
- Contact: (773) 756-3535
- Website: Shepherdshopechicago.org
- A House in Austin - Provides free diapers, parent/child music classes, yoga, parent support groups, family counseling, cooking classes, as well as home visiting, and more.
- Address: 533 N Pine Ave, Chicago 60644
- Open: Mon-Sun 9AM-8PM (Hours may vary on a daily basis)
- Contact: 773-234-1899 or [email protected]
- Website: ahouseinaustin.org
- Rogers Park Free Store Provides free diapers, food, cleaning supplies, and more
- Address: 1407 W Morse Ave at N Glenwood Ave in Rogers Park
- Open: Tuesdays 1:00-2:00 PM & Saturdays 12:30-1:20 PM
- Contact: [email protected]
- Website: facebook.com/RogersParkFreeStore
- Bronzeville Kenwood Mutual Aid - Provides free food, diapers, etc., at twice monthly pop ups.
- Address: Located at Sacred Keepers at 4445 S King Drive (between 44th and 45th St)
- Websites: Bkmachicago.com or facebook.com/BKMutualAid
- Onward House Weekly food pantry near Belmont, often has diapers, wipes, etc.. Call ahead to confirm availability. Also provides childcare services, adult education, and immigration support.
- Call ahead: 773-622-3215 - Call Prior to Arriving
- Website: onwardhouse.org
- Open: 3 – 6 p.m. on Thursdays at Onward House
- Food Pantry Address: 5413 West Diversey Ave, 60639
- Early Childhood Education: 5423 W. Diversey Ave. Chicago, IL 60639
- Care for Real (locations in Edgewater & Rogers Park - provides free diapers, food, and as well as other baby supplies. Also have a free pet supplies pantry once a month. Call for more info.
- Locations:
- Edgewater- 5339 N Sheridan Rd, Open: Mon 4-7pm, Wed & Fri: 9-12pm, Sat: 9-1pm
- Rogers Park - 1545 W Morse Ave Open: Tuesday 12-2pm
- Ashland - 6921 N Ashland Ave Open: Thurs 4-6pm
- Website: careforreal.org
- Contact: 773.769.6182
- Locations:
- The Ark (food pantry near West Ridge and also provides diapers, wipes, etc.)
- Contact: Email: [email protected] or call and ask for “intake” at 773) 973-1000 prior to picking up
- Address: 6450 N California Ave Chicago, IL 60645
- CARIS Provides free diapers, wipes, clothing, parenting support, mental health services, etc.
- Address: 111 N. Wabash Avenue,
- Website: caris.org
- Contact: Text 224-330-9388 or Email [email protected]
- Family Focus Cicero - Free diapers every 2nd and 4th Friday of each month.
- Address: 1500 S 59th Ct. Cicero IL, 60804 (2nd floor, ring bell)
- Open: Every 2nd and 4th Friday of each month (12pm-2pm)
- Contact: 312.282.2879
- Send text with name, diaper size and pick-up time. Check for sizes.
- Catholic Charities West Suburban: (diapers available during their food pantry)
- Address: 1400 S Austin Blvd, Cicero IL 708-222-1491
- Open: Mon-Tues 9am-12:30pm, and Thurs 2pm-6pm
- Contact: 708-222-1491
- Website: tinyurl.com/CatholicWest
CAR SEATS
- Buckle Up Program - Free or discounted car seat provided by Lurie Children’s Hospital
or more information.
- Address: 225 E. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60611
- Contact: 312-227-8243 or [email protected]
- Website: tinyurl.com/LurieBuckleUp
- Grant A Wish - listed in the section above also typically has car seats.
- Address: 1136 E 93rd St, Chicago, IL 60619
- Contact: (773) 454-8352 or email [email protected]
- Website: grantawishincchicago.org/gaw-2022-baby-program
PORTABLE CRIB
- Lurie Children’s Hospital - Free new Pack n’ Play portable crib and sheet provided to those without a crib. Please have your nonprofit or case worker complete a Crib Referral Form.
- Contact: [email protected] for more info or if you do not have a caseworker.
FREE COUNSELING/THERAPY
- North Shore Mom’s Hotline: Provides free, confidential support to women experiencing anxiety, depression, or feeling overwhelmed with having a baby. Help is available 24 hours a day to patients and their families for information and support. In Spanish and English.
- Contact: 866.364.MOMS (866.364.6667)
- Hours: 24 hours/7 days a week
- Beyond the Baby Blues - provides free online/virtual prenatal, postpartum depression, and loss counseling support groups
- Address: 3009 Central Street Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
- Contact: 847-864-7957
- Website: beyondthebabyblues.org
- Sista Afya Community Mental Wellness - free and low cost mental wellness/therapy for black women.
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: .sistaafya.com/therapy
- A Home Within - free therapy for anyone, any age who has ever been in foster care
- Contact: 1.888.898.2249
- Website: ahomewithin.org/request-therapy - Complete the form on website
FREE PARENTING SUPPORT
- Fussy Baby Network - provides free phone support in English and Spanish and free Parent Support Groups to help cope with crying babies, parenting challenges, etc
- Open: Available Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
- Contact: 888.431.2229
- Website: erikson.edu/fussy-baby-network or facebook.com/fussybabynetwork
- Parent Support Group - Provided by A House in Austin. In person and zoom parent support meetings. Free childcare provided for in person. Also offers free music classes, family counseling, diapers, in-home visitation services, etc.
- Open: Mon-Sun 9AM-8PM (Hours may vary on a daily basis)
- Address: A House in Austin, 533 N Pine Ave, Chicago 60644
- Contact: 773-234-1899
- Website: ahouseinaustin.org
- Online Infant Massage Class for Parents provided free by University of Chicago Hospital
- Open: Sundays at 9am
- Contact: 773 .702 . 9200
- Website: uchicagomedicine.org/patients-visitors/classes-events/infant-massage
FREE CHILDCARE
- Family Focus Hyde Park - Offers free/discounted childcare, parenting support, home visiting programs, housing advocacy, and more. Also has a teen parent support program.
- Address: 5467 S. University Ave,
- Contact: Elisa Simmons (773) 643-0452 ext. 2419 or [email protected]
- Website: family-focus.org
- Centers for New Horizons Provides free Early Head Start Daycare
- Address 4301 S. Cottage Grove Ave
- Contact: (773) 548-9839
- Website: cnh.org
- Roseland Community Good News Daycare - provides free childcare for high school moms and sliding scale for low income moms. Also provides diapers, job search help, counseling, financial literacy, and more.
- Address: 212 West 113th Street, Chicago, IL 60628
- Contact: (773) 264-0410 or [email protected]
- Website: roselanddaycare.net
FREE PLAYSPACE
- HelloBaby Woodlawn - Free play space with daily programming for caregivers and babies ages 0-4.
- Address: 600 East 61st Street (between St Lawrence & Champlain
- Contact: Hellobabychgo.org or phone: 773-280-5613
- Open: Monday through Friday 10-3 PM
- Hyde Park Neighborhood Club Tot Lot- Free indoor play gym
- Address: 5480 S Kenwood Ave, Chicago 60615
- Contact:.hpnclub.org
- Open: Monday, Tuesday, and Fridays 9am-12pm
FREE FOOD
- Free Market Box/Groceries delivers free fresh, local produce, eggs, and bread to households across the South Side
- Website: Sign up at bit.ly/marketboxsignup (may be a waitlist)
- Woodlawn Food Pantry free food weekly
- Address: 6400 S Kimbark Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
- Open: Thursdays 10am-12pm
- Free Food near Austin/Garfield Park - Fresh Market:
- Address: 3334 W Carroll Ave,
- Open: Tue, 2-4pm, Thurs 10am-2pm, Sat 10am-12pm, Fresh Produce every 4th Tuesday, 10:30am-12:30pm
- Contact: (872) 444-8260
- Website: breakthrough.org/programs/fresh-market
- Beyond Hunger - free food pantry serving Austin/Oak Park/Garfield Park. Must have photo ID and proof of residence in the community
- Address: 848 Lake Street, Oak Park 60301
- Open: Open Sat 9am-12pm and Wed 3:30-5:30pm
- Contact: (708) 386-1324 ext. 1107
- Website: gobeyondhunger.org
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT
- Domestic Violence Helpline: Counseling, Legal resources, temporary housing & food, emergency transportation, and more.
- Contact: 1-877-863-6338 (24 hours, multilingual)
- Family Rescue Nonprofit providing emergency housing, counseling, advocacy, and more for survivors of domestic violence and their children.
- Address: 8811 S. Stony Island Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60617
- Contact: 24 Hour Hotline 800-360-6619
- Website: familyrescueinc.org
HOUSING SUPPORT
- Ignite - Housing, job training, and more for youth experiencing housing insecurity ages 14-26.
- Address: 56 E 47th St, Ste 410-C, Chicago, IL 60653
- Contact:
- For 24 hour assistance call 866-803-8336 or text any time to 312-625-1858
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: ignitepromise.org
- Free Emergency Renter’s Assistance (provided by Chicago Department of Family & Support Services). Must be experiencing a court order to vacate OR domestic violence OR fire or flood OR a temporary loss of income.
- 312-747-0200 (Englewood)
- 312-746-5400 (Garfield Park)
- 312-747-2300 (Bronzeville)
- 312-744-2580 (Uptown)
- 312-474-0500 (South Shore)