Home Visiting | Shawnee Health Service

6355 Brandhorst Drive, Carterville, IL 62918

Eligibility

Open to those who meet the following requirements: - New parents or expecting a baby - Recipient of WIC, SNAP, or Medicaid, or eligible for those services - Families do not have to be Shawnee Health Service patients to participate in our Healthy Families program

Required documents

Varies by service Discussed during intake

Application process

Call or email for information

Fees

None

Service area

Franklin County, IL
Jackson County, IL
Williamson County, IL

Description

A voluntary home visiting program that provides family support and coaching for expectant parents and parents of young children birth to 3. The program provides guidance about child development, child safety, practical parenting skills, and family bonding. The agency's trained professionals provide regular visits based on the family's needs, preferences, and schedules. Visits may be in-person or virtual.

Doula services are also available. This includes prenatal information and support, labor coaching, breastfeeding, postpartum depression support, and assistance in the early weeks after childbirth.

Providing organization

Shawnee Health Service

Provides comprehensive healthcare services.