Community Resources
We will be updating this page sporadically as we learn of more resources for families and children.
Family Support
Head Start and Early Head Start
Project Babies (provides portable bassinets, baby clothing, diapers, wipes and other items as needed)
RISE (provides parenting support, home visiting, and information)
RISE Respite Services (provides emergency child care and respite for children ages 0-14, parent support, and crisis counseling 7 days a week)
Society of St. Vincent DePaul (food pantry, housing programs, clothing & furniture vouchers, and charitable pharmacy)
Family Support & Resource Center (catalog of helpful website links and downloadable documents for families of children with disabilities)
New & Expecting Wellness Groups – Synergos Counseling (inclusive groups led by Registered Dietitians with guest speaker specialists such as but not limited to, Licensed Psychotherapists, Licensed Occupational Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist)
Housing
Community Action Coalition (housing security assistance for south central Wisconsin)
Healthcare
Dane County Public Health Insurance Options
Dane County Public Health Services Options (low-cost options for care)
Dane County Health Services Dental Care Options
Mental Health Services
NAMI Dane County (support for individuals and families with mental illness)
DAIS (domestic violence services)
Journey (mental health and substance abuse support)
MAPS (support for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders)