Parent Education & Support

Any Baby Can offers classes and personalized parent education—in English and Spanish—that give parents the tools, skills and confidence to raise a healthy family.

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Any Baby Can’s Family Education Program is for anyone looking to gain new parenting skills and create strong, positive relationships with their children.

Parenting and Childbirth Classes

Family Education Program (FEP)

Every age brings new joys and challenges. And yet, parenting is something everyone can get better at with practice.

Any Baby Can offers classes that are family-centered and trauma-informed. Classes help parents navigate challenges like bonding, discipline, communication and so much more. We also provide free childbirth classes and customized classes for dads and father figures.

Our 16-week Nurturing Families class can fulfill court-mandated training requirements.

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Eligibility Criteria:

 

First-time, pregnant moms

 

Before 28 weeks of pregnancy

 

Resident of Travis or Williamson County

 

Under 185th Federal Poverty Level (qualify for WIC/Medicaid)

 

Guidance for First-Time Moms

Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP)

Becoming a parent is a big deal. Our trusted, specialized nurses help parents through it all.

Any Baby Can provides first-time mothers and their family with a personal Registered Nurse to bring answers, guidance and confidence to this transitional stage in life. Each visit starts with a check-in and health screenings for both mom and baby. Parents ask questions, receive health support, and achieve personal and family goals.

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Eligibility Criteria:

 

Travis or Williamson County resident

 

Child is prenatal to school age

In-Home Parent Support Network

Healthy and Fair Start (HFS)

Many milestones happen during a child’s first five years of life: first tooth, first steps, first words, first day of school. These are important years that shape a child’s future.

Any Baby Can empowers parents to better understand and connect with their kids. Visits with a Certified Parent Educator encourage bonding and attachment, prepare kids for school, and connect families to resources in the community and to each other.

Any Baby Can also partners with People's Community Clinic on a program called Tandem that offers the same curriculum specifically for teen parents served by the Clinic.

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Do you know a child or family who could benefit from Any Baby Can’s services? Contact us to learn more and enroll.

ALL PROGRAMS

Nurse Family Partnership
Matches first-time pregnant moms with a free, personal nurse to guide them through pregnancy and becoming a parent.

Early Childhood Intervention
Offers in-home services for children, including occupational, physical and speech therapy; specialized skills training; and case management.

Healthy and Fair Start
Works alongside parents to encourage attachment, promote community involvement, and help parents set a solid foundation to shape their child's future.

Family Education Program
Offers parenting and childbirth classes to give parents the tools, skills and confidence to raise a happy and healthy family.

Comprehensive Advocacy
and Resources for Empowerment

Provides resources and respite to families with children who have special healthcare needs.

No Estás Solo
Offers counseling sessions and support groups to help families develop skills in communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and self-advocacy.

Family Support Services
Families enrolled in our programs may qualify for financial assistance for basic needs, rent, utilities, medical equipment and transportation.

ALL PROGRAMS

Nurse Family Partnership
Matches first-time pregnant moms with a free, personal nurse to guide them through pregnancy and becoming a parent.

Early Childhood Intervention
Offers in-home services for children, including occupational, physical and speech therapy; specialized skills training; and case management.

Healthy and Fair Start
Works alongside parents to create stable family environments, increase school readiness and encourage involvement in their community.

Family Education Program
Offers parenting and childbirth classes to give parents the tools, skills and confidence to raise a happy and healthy family.

Comprehensive Advocacy and Resources for Empowerment
Provides resources, hope, and respite to families with children who have special healthcare needs.

No Estás Solo
Offers counseling to help children and families develop skills in communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and self-advocacy.

Family Support Services
Families enrolled in our programs may qualify for financial assistance for basic needs, rent, utilities, medical equipment and transportation.

"Any Baby Can’s programs have helped me gain the knowledge that I’ve been looking for. I appreciate having someone come to my house and speak with me about anything and everything."

Nurse-Family Partnership client

"We weren’t meant to do this parenting thing alone. My parent educator provides insight and someone to bounce ideas off of. She gives me reassurance and validation. She helps me stay on track."

Healthy and Fair Start client

"If there ever was a handbook on parenting, this class would be it. I have 7 children from ages 7 to 27. So imagine how shocked I was when I realized how much I didn't know about raising kids! I strongly recommend these classes."

Parenting class participant

"Las visitas fueron de gran utilidad. Ya que de aparte de aclarar tus dudas e informarte de lo que iba a pasar en cada etapa, me ayudo a expresar mis sentimientos y platicar como me sentia durante el embarazo y despues del nacimiento de mi bebe."

Cliente de NFP

"I was really thinking maybe I didn’t need this [class], but I went and the parenting class teacher said every single thing I needed hear."

Parenting class participant

“I feel like with the support of Any Baby Can, I’ve been put in power mode. I’ve been empowered ever since.”

Nurse-Family Partnership client