Activities for Parents and Children in the St. Joseph Area

Free activities for parents with children 5 and under

These activities occur each month.

La Leche League of St. Joseph

• Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers are invited to the meeting at 9:30 a.m. at the Wyatt Park Christian Church. Meetings held every month on the third Saturday. Call Amber for more information: (816) 233-3261.

Mom's Time

• A sharing, support, and educational group for women with young children. Meetings held on Mondays and Tuesdays 6:30-8:30 p.m. and Fridays 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the YWCA of St. Joseph, 304 N. 8th Street. Childcare, snacks, and transportation provided. Call Tera at (816) 232-4481.

Signing With Your Baby

• Are you interested in signing with your baby? Come meet with parents who are signing with their babies and those who want to learn more. Meetings are held at 10 a.m., usually the first and third Saturday of every month. The focus of the meetings will be getting started signing, sharing experiences, supporting others, and other signing activities. Keatley Center, 1202 S. 28th Street in St. Joseph. For more information, call Monica at (816) 238-0421 or visit http://www.signingbaby.com.

Free programs for parents with children 5 and under

Parents As Teachers

• Parents As Teachers, which is a part of the St. Joseph School District, is a free program available to all parents within the school district who have children ages birth to 5 (not yet in kindergarden). This excellent program offers one-on-one parent education in the home several times a year, and also offers monthly playgroups geared toward your child's age group as well as developmental screenings. For more information, phone (816) 671-4300.

Early Head Start

• Early Head Start is an early intervention program for children aged birth to three. It is a free service, but there are income restrictions. This program offers weekly home visits, and after 18 months, it offers the choice of center-based care or home visits. For more information, phone (816) 279-9178.

One-time events in the St. Joseph area

Parenting for Prevention

• Series of classes conducted by the Early Head Start Coordinator. Free and open to the public. Click here to learn more.