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Drop-in stories, songs and music groups for babies and young children at the Main Library and Ora Mason Branch. Ora Mason also has a bilingual English and Spanish story time.
Before you go: Ora Mason Branch programs run every other week, so check the library calendar for dates.
Family Centered Services of CT and Children's Community Programs
Free in-home visits for parents and caregivers in New Haven County with a child from pregnancy to age 5. A family support provider helps with parenting, child development, family goals and finding res…
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Before you go: Visits can start in pregnancy and continue until your child turns 5 or starts kindergarten.
Clifford Beers
Mental healthcare for children, youth and families, including outpatient therapy, psychiatry, Child First home visiting, school services and care coordination. Intake staff help match the family with …
Office: Mon-Thu 8:30 am-8 pm; Fri 8:30 am-6 pm. New-client Open Access: Wed-Thu 9 am-12:30 pm at 93 Edwards Street.
Before you go: Parent or caregiver involvement is part of child treatment. Ask intake staff who should attend.
Community health center at 374 Grand Avenue, Building B, offering primary care, pediatrics and mental health services. Fair Haven also operates other services and locations; confirm the building and s…
Building B: Mon 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; Tue 8:00 AM-7:00 PM; Wed 9:30 AM-5:00 PM; Thu 8:00 AM-7:00 PM; Fri-Sat 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. Closed Sunday.
Before you go: Bring photo ID, proof of address, your medication and allergy list, and your insurance card if you have one.
Children's Community Programs of CT
Free, voluntary home visits for expecting and new parents, plus parenting groups and workshops in the community. Its Healthy Families America program is for mothers in shelters and residential program…
Hamden Public Schools
For parents with children from pregnancy to kindergarten and families in Hamden elementary schools. Offers Play & Learn groups, personal visits, Circle of Security parenting classes and connections to…
Junta for Progressive Action
Junta, a Hispanic-led nonprofit in Fair Haven, gives out diapers to families with young children as part of its free social services. Staff speak English and Spanish and can also help with food, SNAP …
Before you go: Junta publishes office hours, not diaper pickup hours, so call before coming.
U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration
A free, confidential phone and text line for pregnant people, new moms and their families. A trained counselor listens, shares resources and can refer you to local or telehealth care. It is not a cris…
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Before you go: Interpreters are available in more than 60 other languages.
Planned Parenthood of Southern New England
Reproductive and sexual healthcare including birth control, pregnancy testing, STI testing and treatment, HIV testing, PrEP/PEP, vaccines, and related preventive care. Services are available in Englis…
Mon-Tue 9am-5pm, Wed 8am-6pm, Thu 10am-5pm, Fri 8am-4pm, Sat 8am-2pm
Before you go: Call ahead if you have an immediate need or a long trip. Walk-in emergency contraception is available during center hours.
Postpartum Support International
A help line for people with depression or anxiety during pregnancy or after birth, and their families. A trained volunteer calls or texts you back with support and names of resources near you. It does…
Before you go: For help right now, use the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline or call or text 988.
New Haven Free Public Library
Weekly stories, songs and playtime for young children with a caregiver at all five New Haven library branches. The Fair Haven group is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Before you go: Check the library calendar before going, because the library closes for holidays.
Fair Haven Community Health Care
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) nutrition program providing supplemental food, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and healthcare referrals for pregnant and postpartum women and children un…
Before you go: You do not need to be a Fair Haven medical patient. Call to arrange the appointment and confirm the building at 374 Grand Avenue.