Parenting

• Are currently pregnant or have a child under 3 years of age
• Recently had a baby
• Are having concerns with their child's (3 years and under) ability to walk, talk, hear, see or play

Services for these parents include:

• Teaching pregnant moms how to care for their own bodies to ensure a healthy pregnancy for themselves and their newborn
• Providing support for families who need additional help because of premature birth, health problems or a diagnosed delay
• Answering questions on a child's growth, how to make the home safe for a child, how they can prepare their child for the learning process and parent education to reduce the probability of child neglect and non-violent parenting techniques
• Providing information and referral to community resources

The Family Based program, for parent(s) with children ages 0-5, offer similar services to those in the Help Me Grow program.

For more information about the Help Me Grow program, call 614-559-0154 or email HelpMeGrow@jfscolumbus.org

For more information about the Family Based program, call 614-559-0143 or email FamilyBased@jfscolumbus.org.

Prevention

The Family Violence Prevention program at Jewish Family Services seeks to promote "peace in the home." The program:

• Promotes healthy relationships in the family by empowering all family members to give themselves and others a safe environment and respect
• Offers court advocacy; outreach and linkage; information and referral; case management; and safety planning/emergency services for victims
• Coordinates with the greater community to provide needed services for families struggling with domestic violence