| Kit for New Parents/Baby Bag The Kit for New Parents provides first-time parents and caregivers with practical information about the importance of the early years, early literacy, quality child care, child safety, discipline and health and nutrition. Information is distributed in stages: - Parenting videos and brochures are distributed to expectant parents (Kit)
- Information linking parents and caregivers to Contra Costa parenting resources and services is distributed at birth (Bag)
Amount Funded:
$89,321 (October 1, 2001 - September 30, 2002)
$69,750 (October 1, 2002 - June 30, 2003) Group Funded:
Contra Costa Child Abuse Prevention Council
(925) 755-4200 Geographic Area Served:
Countywide Progress to Date:
The following prenatal care and home visitation providers will distribute the Kit for New Parents and Baby Bag: - John Muir Women’s Health Center
- Planned Parenthood
- Brookside Community Health Center
- Newborn Connections
- Born Free
- Healthy Start Prenatal Programs
- Perinatal Council
- Private prenatal care providers (in Walnut Creek & San Ramon)
- Welcome Home Baby
- Kaiser
The Kit for New Parents/Baby Bag project launched in May 2002. To date, nearly 5,000 Kits have been distributed. Last Updated December 10, 2002. |