RESOURCES AND SUPPORT FOR PARENTS
These resources help parents to quickly and easily find support. No two families’ needs are alike, so these resources were created to offer a variety of supports. Search by category, or call United Way Alaska’s 211 help line anytime day or night.
Choose a type of support to get started
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Health & Safety
Find resources, from immunizations and pregnancy, to childbirth support. Medical, physical and mental health care are important for you and for the growth of your child.
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Child Development
Support for childrens starts early and makes all the difference. Early learning and quality child care are critical to development and the start of a happy, healthy life for your child.
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Family Supports
Families have different needs and these resources can help: Legal Assistance, 2-1-1, learning english, and support parenting kids with special needs keep families strong.
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Essentials
Parenting starts with the basics: diapers, car seats and formula. Support is also available to find a place to live, pay utilities or find transportation to help families thrive.
Swaddle Me
WHAT IS SWADDLE ME?
Swaddle Me is a gift to all parents of new babies through our local hospitals and birthing centers.
PIC and others in our community would like celebrate the birth of every baby and provide some helpful information and useful items to help parents when they return home.
Special thanks to sponsors who support Swaddle Me!
THE GIFTS INCLUDES:
Milestone Moments booklets-developmental milestones from birth to five years
Growth chart with immunization, developmental milestones, and height chart
Social Emotional development wheel for birth to 3 years
Safe sleep information on updated recommendations from APA
211 Information-Health insurance access
Thread-childcare resources
Magnet with Early Intervention contact information
Help Me Grow-Baby's Busy Day Book
Baby swaddle blanket
Interactive cards
TESTIMONIAL
"The tips and activities made me feel that I was doing well as a parent and it was so nice to have someone on my side giving me feedback and support. Gracie just blossomed during her time with PIC. Thank you PIC for all you do!"
- PIC Parent