Aunt Martha’s provides special support for new parents (first-time moms and dads), but we’re also here for ANY parent or family feeling the stress of having a new baby or infant at home. Our support services include home visits and coaching to help you: feel more confident as a parent, keep your home safe, and get other care and services around your community.
Home Visiting and Support for Families with Infants and Toddlers Ages 0-3
Healthy Families America (HFA)
Healthy Families America (HFA) is voluntary home visiting program that helps new and expectant parents strengthen their family’s functioning and reduce their risk for child abuse and/or neglect. It is a prevention program designed to keep children safe and make sure families have the support they need.
Who can get Healthy Families services?
You may be eligible for Healthy Families services if you are:
- Expecting a baby, or
- A new parent
What services are offered?
Home visitors help new moms and dads be better parents by teaching them:
- How babies grow and develop
- How to keep babies safe and healthy
- Good parenting skills
Other benefits:
- Connect to community supports
- No assumptions, no judgment
- Lots of encouragement
- Support from someone who will care about you and your whole family
Parents also get help in setting and reaching goals for completing school and/or getting a job.
Find Healthy Families at Aunt Martha’s
South Suburban Cook County,
call (708) 679-8216
or
(708) 679-8212.
Kankakee County,
call (815) 937-5430.
Will County,
call (708) 679-8216.
Support from Pregnancy to Your Child’s 5th Birthday
WIC (Women, Infants and Children)
WIC (Women, Infants, and Children Supplemental Nutrition Program) is for mothers and their small children, from pregnancy up to the child’s fifth birthday.
The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support, community referrals, and nutritious supplemental foods free to eligible pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children living in the Aurora Area and neighboring communities.
WIC can help you get:
- Important information about healthy eating and good nutrition
- Information about breastfeeding and breastfeeding support
- EBT Card (Electronic Benefit Transfer) to obtain healthy foods such as milk, yogurt, tofu, juice, eggs, cheese, cereal, dry beans, peanut butter, whole grains, and fruits and vegatables
- For partially breastfed or non-breastfed infants: infant formula, cereals, and fruits and vegetables
- Help in finding healthcare and other services in your area
WIC is committed to providing a great start to change the outcomes and the lives of the most vulnerable with the understanding that with good nutrition, starting with pregnancy, infants will have the best possible start to grow up healthy and strong!
Our Aunt Martha’s WIC program is located at 2124 Ogden Avenue, Aurora, IL 60504. WIC is also available in other areas where local organizations sponsor it, and we can help you find the one that’s convenient for you.
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday 8:00-6:00 pm
Closed for lunch 12:30-1:00
Call to make an appointment today at 630-859-6557 and remember you do not need to be a U.S. Citizen to sign up for WIC.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
