Pregnancy, Family Planning + Newborn Care
Family Planning + Birth Control
Access Addison Family Health Center
1111 Lake Street (located in the basement)
630-628-1811
Monday 8am - 7pm, Tuesday 8am - 6pm, Wednesday 8am - 7pm, Thursday 8am - 7pm, Friday 8am - 5pm
Same day appointments available.
English, Spanish, Tagalog
Some services are free for those that qualify. Other services are available at a sliding scale if the patient has no insurance, medicare, or medicaid. Payment is due at appointment.
OBGYN, birth control, pregnancy and STI testing.
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In Illinois, confidential medical care is available to anyone 12 or older without a guardian.
LGBTQ+ welcoming.
Hamdard Health Alliance
228 E Lake Street
630-835-1430
Monday 7:30am - 4:15pm, Tuesday 8:15am - 4:30pm, Wednesday 8:30am - 6pm, Thursday 8am - 5pm, Friday 7am - 4pm
Same day appointments available.
English, Spanish, Arabic, Bosnian, Hindi, Polish, Urdu, Punjabi.
We accept individuals without insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, most commercial and private insurances, undocumented individuals, and no one is turned away because of inability to pay.
Primary care, pediatrics, family planning, mental health counseling, substance use treatment, resource navigator.
Click here for more information.
LGBTQ+ welcoming.
Prenatal + Birthing Care
Access Addison Family Health Center
1111 Lake Street (located in the basement)
630-628-1811
Monday 8am - 7pm, Tuesday 8am - 6pm, Wednesday 8am - 7pm, Thursday 8am - 7pm, Friday 8am - 5pm
Same day appointments available.
English, Spanish, Tagalog
Some services are free for those that qualify. Other services are available at a sliding scale if the patient has no insurance, medicare, or medicaid. Payment is due at appointment.
OBGYN, Pediatrics, Family Practice, Family Planning, Title X, Vaccinations, Testing, Discount Prescription Drug Program.
Click here for more information.
In Illinois, confidential medical care is available to anyone 12 or older without a guardian.
LGBTQ+ welcoming.
Hamdard Health Alliance
228 E Lake Street
630-835-1430
Monday 7:30am - 4:15pm, Tuesday 8:15am - 4:30pm, Wednesday 8:30am - 6pm, Thursday 8am - 5pm, Friday 7am - 4pm
Same day appointments available.
English, Spanish, Arabic, Bosnian, Hindi, Polish, Urdu, Punjabi.
We accept individuals without insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, most commercial and private insurances, undocumented individuals, and no one is turned away because of inability to pay.
Primary care, pediatrics, family planning, mental health counseling, substance use treatment, resource navigator.
Click here for more information.
LGBTQ+ welcoming.
Childbirth Classes - Pregnant or Parenting Ages 12 - 22
630-790-8433 or info@teenparentconnection.org - Staff will respond within 2-3 business days.
Free
English and Spanish
CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION CLASSES are Doula-led and dedicated to educating expectant young parents on the importance of maintaining good overall health during pregnancy. This safe and supportive environment provides an opportunity for pregnant teens and support partners to learn more about pregnancy, labor, and delivery.
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LGBTQ+ welcoming.
Doula
Parents as Teachers
630-407- 5783
Free
English, Spanish, and translation services available for other languages by appointment
Proof of income required.
Doula's visit on a weekly basis beginning at 28 weeks of pregnancy and continuing until 2 months postpartum. The Doula offers educational physical and emotional support before, during and shortly after birth. They assist with comfort measures, breathing, and relaxation. Doulas are Lactation Counselors and Lamaze Certified.
LGBTQ+ welcoming.
Doula - Pregnant or Parenting Ages 12 - 22
630-796-9810 or miranday@teenparentconnection.org - Staff will respond within 2-3 business days.
English and Spanish
Free
THE DOULA PROGRAM offers pregnant teens the opportunity to receive home-based prenatal education and support services that encourage healthy prenatal practices, offer support during labor and delivery, and nurture bonds between babies and mothers and fathers. These bonds help establish the foundation for a child's future healthy growth and development.
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LGBTQ+ welcoming.
Young Parent Groups
630-790-8433 or info@teenparentconnection.org - Staff will respond within 2-3 business days.
Free
Must be 12 - 22, pregnant or parenting, a resident of DuPage County, and become a participant of Teen Parent Connection.
YOUNG PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS provide educational and social support opportunities that help reduce the isolation young parents often face. Weekly groups cover a variety of topics including health, relationships, and workforce development. Childcare and meals are provided free of charge.
Click here for more information.
LGBTQ+ welcoming.
Home-based Parent Education
Family Focus Home Visiting and Doula Services - ALL PARENTS AND EXPECTING PARENTS
English and Spanish
2174 Gladstone Court Suite G, Glendale Heights
630-521-8808
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
Early Childhood Home Visiting addresses critical years of social, emotional, and cognitive development with the parents in the home. Parent-child activities are designed to involve the parent and child in sharing and learning activities that foster gross motor, language, fine-motor, social, and emotional skills. All of our services are provided by home visitors with extensive early childhood training.
Click here for more information.
LGBTQ+ Welcoming.
Healthy Families DuPage Home Visits - FIRST TIME PARENTS OVER 20
English and Spanish. Translation services available for additional languages.
111 N County Farm Road Wheaton
630-682-7400
Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm
Must be a first time parent over 20 years old and a resident of DuPage.
The program provides comprehensive home visiting services to families expecting their first baby or with a child under 3 months of age. Healthy Families DuPage is free and voluntary.
Click here for more information.
LGBTQ+ Welcoming.
Healthy Families - PARENTS OR EXPECTING PARENTS 12 - 19
Teen Parent Connection
English and Spanish
630-812-0322 - Leave a message and staff will follow up in 2-3 business days.
Must be under 20 years old and a resident of DuPage.
Free
Home visits are designed to support and strengthen positive parent-child relationships, promote positive growth and development in children, and build the strengths of families and their protective factors. Home visits may begin prenatally or within the first three months of the infant's birth and can last until the child is five years old.
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LGBTQ+ Welcoming.
Parents as Teachers- PREGNANCY TO 3 YEARS OLD
English and Spanish. Translation services for other languages available by appointment.
630-407-5783
421 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton
Must show proof of income.
Parent Educators visit qualifying families two times per month, connecting families to concrete support in times of need, teaching them how to develop strong parent-child bonds, and offering child development screenings. Monthly group connections and age-appropriate book distribution are also important parts of their program.
Click here for more information.
LGBTQ+ Welcoming.
YWCA Strong Families- BIRTH TO AGE 3
YWCA
English and Spanish.
630-790-6600 - Staff available by phone Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm
2055 Army Trail Rd Ste 140
Serve families in DuPage County with children up to age 17. Must show proof of income.
Parent Educators visit qualifying families twice monthly, connecting families to concrete support in times of need, teaching them how to develop strong parent-child bonds, and offering child development screenings. Monthly group connections and age-appropriate book distribution are also important parts of their program. The curriculum used is Parents as Teachers.
Click here for more information.
LGBTQ+ welcoming.
YWCA Strong Families - BIRTH TO AGE 17
YWCA
English and Spanish.
630-790-6600 - Staff available by phone Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm
2055 Army Trail Rd Ste 140
No documentation required. Serve families in DuPage County with children up to age 17.
Home visitation Services: Professionally trained facilitators work on topics such as: Learning how to put an end to conflicts and power struggles, Teaching children important problem-solving skills, Allowing for natural consequences of misbehavior, Enforcing clear, firm, and effective boundaries, Learning how to have More Control, Less Stress, & More Fun!
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LGBTQ+ Welcoming.
Food, Clothing + Financial Assistance
People's Resource Center (Westmont Location) - CLOTHING, COMPUTERS, JOBSEEKER SERVICES, AND MORE.
104 Chestnut Ave, Westmont
630-682-5402, then press 0
Click here to become a client.
By appointment only.
Tuesday: 9am - 12pm and 1pm - 3pm, Wednesday: 9am - 12pm and 1pm - 3pm, Thursday: 5pm - 7:30pm, Saturday: 9am - 12pm
Must provided proof of a DuPage address like a photo ID or utility bill. Be prepared to provide information about any additional people living in your household.
Anyone in need of food from DuPage County can come for food. Come to People’s Resource Center during food pantry hours to register. Youth do not need a guardian to get food.
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LGBTQ+ welcoming.
People's Resource Center (Wheaton Location) - CLOTHING, COMPUTERS, JOBSEEKER SERVICES, AND MORE.
201 S Naperville Rd, Wheaton
630-682-5402, then press 0
Click here to become a client.
By appointment only - Tuesday: 9am - 12pm, Thursday: 9am - 12pm and 1pm - 3pm
No appointment needed - Wednesday: 3pm - 7pm, Saturday: 9am - 11am
Must provided proof of a DuPage address like a photo ID or utility bill. Be prepared to provide information about any additional people living in your household.
Anyone in need of food from DuPage County can come for food. Come to People’s Resource Center during food pantry hours to register. Youth do not need a guardian to get food.
Click here for more information.
LGBTQ+ welcoming.
Parents' Pantry - PARENTS OR EXPECTING PARENTS AGE 12 - 22
475 Taft Ave, Glen Ellyn
630-201-7338 or theresec@teenparentconnection.org
English and Spanish
Two Thursdays a month (2-6pm) and 1 Saturday a month (10am -12pm)
Must be enrolled in Teen Parent Connection services. PARENTS’ PANTRY is an incentive-based program that provides a place where Teen Parent Connection participants can shop for baby and personal items, including diapers, wipes, and formula, using coupons earned by participating in our programs.
Click here for more information.
LGBTQ+ welcoming.
Muslim Family Services - Urdu, Hindi, Arabic, Burmese Rohingya
ICNA Relief
Urdu, Hindi, Arabic, Burmese Rohingya
1793 Bloomingdale Rd., Suite 4, Glendale Heights
By appointment.
Early Intervention + Developmental Screenings
EasterSeals - START HERE
English, Spanish, Polish, and Korean
850 S. Addison Ave., Villa Park
630-620-4433
Easterseals offers a free online Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) for children birth to age five. The ASQ will showcase your child's developmental milestones while uncovering any potential delays. If developmental issues are found, EasterSeals will connect families with free support from a therapist.
LGBTQ+ Welcoming.
Addison School District 4
English and Spanish
650 S. Ardmore Ave.
630-458-3051
Assessment for children 3 years and older in the areas of speech and language, cognitive development, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, social-emotional functioning, and vision and hearing.
1) Must be a resident in Addison School District 4 attendance boundaries 2)Children must go through Preschool Screening and be found eligible for a program. 3) Eligibility is based on academic, financial and at-risk factors.
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Child and Family Connections, DayOne PACT
English, Spanish, and Translation Services
550 Warrenville Road, Suite 100B, Lisle
331-481-4221
Developmental evaluation and services for children birth to 3. Home visiting services to support physical, cognitive, communication, social-emotional, and adaptive (learning new skills) areas of child's development. See website for more specific services list.
Evaluations are free; sliding fee scale for ongoing therapy.
Click here for more information.
LGBTQ+ welcoming.
Play-based Learning
Addison Public Library
4 Friendship Plaza
Monday - Thursday 9am-9pm, Friday - Saturday, 9am - 5pm, Sunday 1-5pm.
630-543-3617 (English) 630-458-3426 (Spanish)
English, Spanish, Polish, French.
Toys, books, and computers are available while you're at the library without a library card. With a library card, you can take home puzzles, kits, games, toys, books, and more. If children can supervise themselves, they do not need an adult with them. Check event calendar for scheduled storytimes, clubs, crafts, and family events.
LGBTQ+ welcoming.
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Addison Park District
Take advantage of affordable programs and activities for all age groups. Addison Park District has engaging and enlightening programs for little ones and for the young-at-heart. Parks, playgrounds, and nature centers throughout Addison are open and free to all.
Click here for locations and more information.
Click here to find information on clubs, classes, and events.
Museum Adventure Pass and Explore More Illinois - FREE MUESEUM AND ZOO PASSES
4 Friendship Plaza - Addison Public Library
Monday - Thursday 9am-9pm, Friday - Saturday, 9am - 5pm, Sunday 1-5pm.
630-458-3338 (English) 630-458-3426 (Spanish)
English, Spanish, French.
Free passes to museums, zoos, parks, and other attractions. Must have an Addison Public Library Card. Click here for more information on participating museums and attractions.
Click here for more information on getting your library card.
LGBTQ+ welcoming.
DuPage Children's Museum
301 N. Washington St., Naperville
Monday - Thursday 9am - 4pm, Friday 9am - 8pm, Saturday - Sunday 9am - 5pm
630-637 - 8000
Families can receive a a discount of $3/person for up to 4 admissions or $25 yearly membership for 2 adults and up to 6 children. Families qualify if they participate in any of the following: WIC, SNAP, TANF, EI/IEP/504, Access DuPage, Early/Head Start, Medicare/All Kids, Section 8, Childcare Subsidy, Foster Care/Guardianship, Refugee/Asylum Status Click here for more information about financial assistance.
Here, kids are the experts from whom we can learn. Watch, and be proud of what they can accomplish – but don’t forget to play along yourself… You’ll be amazed with what you will learn together. Key learning concepts are presented through a variety of fun, interactive exhibit experiences grouped in themed neighborhoods, to encourage kids to make and share connections.
DuPage Children’s Museum is dedicated to being an accessible, inclusive environment for children to thrive through extraordinary learning experiences. Adaptive Play Time provides a modified environment for play and learning for children and their caregivers.This program is intended for families with disabilities, on the autism spectrum, and/or sensory processing disorders. Click here for more information about adaptive play time.
Click here for more information about the museum.
Sensory Garden Playground
2751 Navistar Dr, Lisle
Everyday, dusk to dawn
630-510-4984
Free
The Sensory Garden Playground is a combination of sensory-integrated playground equipment and amenities along with gardening areas. The 37-acre facility is being developed in phases as funding becomes available.
As of Summer 2022 the Sensory Garden includes: 2-5 year-old Pony Stable; Playground; accessible Tree House; Gravity Rail; Tree Top Swings; Art Along the Way Sculptures; Sound Garden; Fragrance Garden; GT Wave.
Click here for the event calendar.
Click here for more information about the playground.
North East DuPage Special Recreation Association - Children with Special Needs
1770 West Centennial Place
English and Spanish
630-620-4500 or email jbarton@nedsra.org
Click here for information on financial assistance.
Provides a variety of recreational and social programs for individuals with disabilities. Programs help participants develop social and life skills, as well as eye-hand coordination, balance, fine and gross motor skills and sensory processing.
Click here for more information.
Young Fathers
Young Dad's Program
630-796-9810 or miranday@teenparentconnection.org
Free
Dads in DuPage County under the age of 25
The Dad's Engagement Coordinator empowers young dads to be the best version of themselves and build connections with their families. Pat can visit with participants weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. Visits last around an hour and topics include: child development, parenting skills, goal setting, budgeting, healthy relationships and coping skills. Pat can assist with finding community resources and with tasks such as finding a job and finding housing.
LGBTQ+ welcoming.