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Latino Community Development Agency, Inc                405-236-0701

420 S.W. 10th Street

Oklahoma City, OK 73109

This program serves first-time mothers past the 28th week of pregnancy, first-time mothers who are not being served by Children First, pregnant women who are expecting their second child, and parents of young children through center-based activities.

  • Services are directed primarily toward Hispanic families.
  • Program-related child care
  • Parent-child personal safety training sessions
  • Life management skills training sessions for parents
  • Family support events
  • Program-related transportation


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Mary Mahoney Memorial Health Center        405-769-3301

12716 N.E. 35th Street

Oklahoma City, OK 73140

This program serves first-time mothers past the 28th week of pregnancy, first-time mothers who are not being served by Children First, pregnant women who are expecting their second child, and parents of newborns.

  • Program-related child care
  • Parent-child violence prevention training sessions
  • Life management skills training sessions for parents
  • Parenting support telephone lines
  • Program-related transportation

Children First Program    405-521-1911

For mothers-to-be expecting their 1st baby, who are less than 28 weeks pregnant and who want to learn all they can about becoming a parent. This voluntary, client-centered program is tailored to meet individual needs. The program provides in-home visits by a nurse. Participants learn about pregnancy, fetal development and what to expect during labor & delivery. Breast-feeding or bottle-feeding, how to give baby a bath, and how to begin life as a parent are also covered. The nurse will continue to make weekly and bi-weekly visits to weigh and  

measure the baby, educate expectant mothers learn about  baby’s growth and development to help them through the challenges that every new parent faces.



Family Expectations            405-639-2054

Family Expectations is a FREE program for couples expecting a baby or who just had a baby. This new program helps couples:

  • Build a strong relationship
  • Learn what’s best for their baby
  • Prepare for the changes a new baby brings
  • Have fun with other couples!


Family Start         405-271-3525

OU Children’s Physicians, Bielstien Tower, Room, 2428

Post Office Box 268834

Oklahoma City, OK 73126-8834

A new program that provides support to mothers who have given birth at OU Medical Center and who are eligible for Medicaid benefits related to the birth. The program helps by improving financial security for the family and

  • By improving relationships between the baby and the other parent
  • Helping to keep the family safe and healthy
  • Finding adequate housing
  • Helping mothers with school and employment

Parents as Partners in Education    405-478-4078

4801 Classen Blvd, Suite 212

FAX 405-478-4077

OKC 73118

Services offered to expectant parents and children ages birth – 5 years old

  • Provides parenting education
  • Parent resource center with lending library
  • Referrals for Parental Needs for: food, clothing, Section 8 housing, Medicaid, food stamps, WIC, developmental screening, hearing and vision testing, immunizations, etc.

Exchange Club Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse of Oklahoma, Inc. 405-232-2500

415 N.W. 5th Street

Oklahoma City, OK 73102

This program serves first-time mothers past the 28th week of pregnancy, first-time mothers who are not being served by Children First, pregnant women who are expecting their second child, and parents of newborns.

  • Program-related child care
  • Parent-child personal safety training sessions
  • Parent-child violence prevention training sessions
  • Life management skills training sessions for parents
  • Parent-child drop-in activities
  • Family support events
  • Parenting support telephone line
  • Program-related transportation
  • Respite care
  • Community Health Centers, Inc

Oklahoma Marriage Initiative
Provides various workshops for married couples to reduce stress and improve coping skills.
Link: WWW.OKMARRIAGE.ORG