Pregnancy and Parenting Support Classes available in Washtenaw County

Find the support you need to enjoy being a parent!

Parenting Support:

Support for your parenting comes in many different ways, and you need to choose the form that most fits your needs. Some programs have no charge, others have a sliding fee, while others have a set cost.  Some programs are focused around adult education, while others include your children in the activities (usually known as play groups).  Support is available from pregnancy through when your child enters school.  We encourage you to explore the different organizations in this brochure and find the right one for you.

First Steps Washtenaw
First Steps Washtenaw is available in each of the ten school districts in the county.  First Steps offers playgroups, home visits, child development assessments, parent education opportunities and a variety of special programs depending on the school district.  Each program is available to everyone with either no fee or a sliding scale fee.  Contact your local First Steps Program for more information and to explore their offerings:

Ann Arbor           994-2300, ext 53179
Chelsea              433-2206, ext 6018
Dexter                424-4100, ext 2113
Lincoln                484-7000, ext 7312
Manchester         428-9711, ext 1343
Milan                  439-5148
Saline                 429-8023
Whitmore Lake    449-4464, ext 4006
Willow Run          961-6467
Ypsilanti              714-1650

La Leche League
La Leche is dedicated to supporting and promoting breastfeeding of babies.  Information about local meetings and support can be found by calling 332-9080.

My Urban Toddler
My Urban Toddler is located in Saline and offers interactive classes for expecting families, parents, and young children. Childcare is available while a parent attends class. This   private business includes a café, indoor children's play area and shop. More information can be found at www.myurbantoddler.com or by calling 734-994-3628.

University of Michigan 647-5645
St. Joseph Mercy 712-5400
Both the University of Michigan Health System and St. Joseph Mercy Health Systems have strong patient and community education programs that include classes on pregnancy, breastfeeding and parenting. Contact the hospitals for more information.

Center for the Childbearing Year
The Center for the Childbearing Year is focused on pregnancy and the first year of a child's life.  They offer extensive support with breastfeeding, and doula services.  More information can be found by calling 734-663-1523.

Lamaze Family Center
The Lamaze Family Center of Ann Arbor is known for its classes focused on helping women plan and actively participate in the birthing process, but they also offer parenting support and classes for families from pregnancy to preschool.  More information can be found by calling 973-1014.

Indigo Forest
Indigo Forest of Ann Arbor offers classes for parents from pre-pregnancy through school.  Indigo Forest services focus on health and include midwifery services.  This private business includes a store with naturopathy products. More information can be found by calling 734-994-8010.

County Libraries
The libraries throughout the county offer story times, playgroups and occasional      parenting groups and events.  More information can be found by contacting your local library directly.

Ann Arbor                   327-4200
Chelsea                      475-8432
Dexter                        426-4477
Manchester                428-8045
Milan                          439-1240
Northfield Township   449-0066
Saline                         429-5450
Ypsilanti                      482-4110