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HOME VISITING | SHAWNEE HEALTH SERVICE

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.

Physical Address

6355 Brandhorst Drive, Carterville, IL 62918

Hours

Mon 12 am - 11:59 pm; Tue 12 am - 11:59 pm; Wed 12 am - 11:59 pm; Thu 12 am - 11:59 pm; Fri 12 am - 11:59 pm; Sat 12 am - 11:59 pm; Sun 12 am - 11:59 pm;

Application process

Call or email for information

Fee

None

Required documents

Varies by service; Discussed during intake

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

Languages

American Sign Language, English

Service area

Williamson County, Illinois Franklin County, Illinois Jackson County, Illinois

Agency info

SHAWNEE HEALTH SERVICE

Provides comprehensive healthcare services.