Healthy Families

Supportive relationships and strong family environments are critical in the early years.

Pregnancy & Childbirth

Being informed about the labor and birth process can help you have a better birth experience, whether you are using an OBGYN or a midwife. We have tools to help.

Becoming a Mom

It is an evidence-based prenatal education program that is delivered in a group setting across many Kansas communities, as well as can be accessed virtually in a number of communities.

Find a Becoming a Mom Program Near You

Home Visiting

Becoming a parent is hard, and finding help is easy with Home Visiting! No-cost support from trained Home Visitors can help connect you and your growing family to programs and services.

Learn more about Kansas Home Visiting.

Evidence-Based Birth

Evidence-Based Birth puts an accurate, evidence-based info into the hands of families just like yours, so that you can make informed, empowered choices and have the positive birth you deserve!

All About Doulas

Let’s make finding a Doula easy. Doulas are non-medical support during your pregnancy, labor, and postpartum, and the benefits of using a Doula are well researched and documented.

Maternal Health

Taking care of mothers’ health during pregnancy and after birth is one of the most important ways to care for their babies, too. These resources are designed to support mothers—providing trusted information, guidance, and tools to help them feel confident, cared for, and connected every step of the way. Whether learning about healthy pregnancy, preparing for birth, or navigating the postpartum journey, these resources help mothers and their babies thrive.

All About Doulas

Doulas are non-medical support during your pregnancy, labor, and postpartum, and the benefits of using a Doula are well-researched and documented. Postpartum Doulas can help with lactation, meal prep, cleaning, childcare, newborn care, and coping strategies to help you maintain balance and self-care.

Maternal Child Health Integration Toolkits

From pre-conception to parenthood, we’ve got you covered! These toolkits bring together expert guidance and practical tools to give families and communities the support they need before, during, and after pregnancy.

Explore all of the toolkits.

 

Well Woman Visit Toolkit

It helps you adhere to best practices and addressing barriers to preventive care. 

Explore the Well Woman Toolkit for Communities and Providers.

Perinatal Mental Health Toolkit

Resources are available to guide providers in recognizing and supporting perinatal mood and anxiety concerns for parents before and after birth.

Perinatal Mental Health Toolkit

Becoming a Mom

It is an evidence-based prenatal education program that is delivered in a group setting across many Kansas communities, as well as can be accessed virtually in a number of communities.

Find a Becoming a Mom Program Near You

Postpartum

Transitioning into parenthood can be challenging. Take steps now to help make it smoother with mental health support, physical recovery resources, and community support groups. 

Becoming a Mom

It is an evidence-based prenatal education program that is delivered in a group setting across many Kansas communities, as well as can be accessed virtually in a number of communities.

Find a Becoming a Mom Program Near You

Home Visiting

Becoming a parent is hard, and finding help is easy with Home Visiting! No-cost support from trained Home Visitors can help connect you and your growing family to programs and services.

Learn more about Kansas Home Visiting.

Breastfeeding

Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition is a statewide organization working collaboratively to promote and protect breastfeeding/human milk feeding in order to improve the health of Kansas families.

Safe Sleep

The American Academy of Pediatrics and KIDS Network agree on the ABCs of safe sleep–a baby should always sleep alone, on the back, and in a crib. Use this Safe Sleep booklet as your guide.

All About Doulas

Postpartum Doulas are non-medical support that can help with lactation, meal prep, cleaning, childcare, newborn care, and coping strategies to help you maintain balance and self-care. 

National Maternal Mental Health Hotline

Text 1-833-TLC-MAMA

Call 1-833-TLC-MAMA

Family & Parent Resources

Families are the foundation for children’s growth and well-being. These resources provide practical tools, reliable information, and connections to help families navigate challenges and celebrate milestones together.

Children’s Mental Health

For crisis situations that are not life-threatening, find mental and behavioral health resources and other information close to you through On Our Sleeves: The Movement for Children’s Mental Health. While these resources are general, the best resource is your family’s medical provider.

WHY Campaign

Provides health and wellness information to adolescents. Need help having difficult conversations with youth? Check out the available Whole Healthy You resources and Youth Health Guide.

Move Your Way

Provides resources to promote family physical activity! This resource is useful across the age spectrum.

Read the Move Your Way booklet.

Screen Sanity

The mission of Screen Sanity is to create a world where kids are captivated by life, not screens.

CALL 1-800-CHILDREN

to connect with early childhood resources and professionals.

The parent helpline is a 24-hour, confidential, free information and referral service for parents and providers.