Local Resources for Parents

This list features local agencies with web sites that provide services for parents (and parents to be). To find other local groups that provide assistance to parents, do a SUBJECT search in the library catalog for Parenting Community Information. Please also check the Community Parenting Resources binder in the Parent Teacher Resource Room. This folder contains flyers, handouts and other print materials we receive about local services and support groups for parents.

Bloomington Area Birth Services
http://www.bloomingtonbirth.com/
Provides classes in childbirth education, prenatal yoga classes, labor support, postpartum and related services. Phone 337-8121 for more information.
Bloomington Hospital - Center for Women and Children http://www.bloomingtonhospital.org/OPage.asp?PageID=OTH000140
Provides information about labor and delivery facilities and options at Bloomington Hospital. See the listing for Pregnancy and Family Related Classes for information on classes in childbirth education, breastfeeding and baby care, as well as programs for new parents. Phone: 353-BABY for more information.
Community and Family Resources Dept. of the City of Bloomington http://www.bloomington.in.gov/cfrd/
CFRD (268-4080) helps develop solutions to the community's social needs. It administers social service and child care programs. This agency produces several informative publications, including:
- Monroe Guide to Child Care in Bloomington and Monroe County - http://www.bloomington.in.gov/
  Check here for locations and information about licensed family child care homes and centers, registered ministries, preschool programs, and school-age/summer care programs. To ask questions about local child care facilities, phone Child Care Services at: 268-4080.
- Community and Family Resources Directory - http://www.bloomington.in.gov/
Family Services Association of Monroe County
http://www.monroementalhealth.com/
A United Way agency designed to strengthen the healthy quality of family life, FSA provides family counseling, child advocacy, child abuse prevention, parent education and other services. A parent support group, with free childcare, meets weekly. For more information phone: 339-1551.
Family and Social Services Administration of Indiana
http://www.in.gov/
Provides programs and services to help strengthen the abilities of families to succeed in their communities. Check here for resources and information on Adoption, Child Support, Hoosier Healthwise -- a health insurance program for Indiana children, pregnant women, and low-income families -- Housing, Licensed Child Care Facilities, and much more. For more information, phone: (317) 233-4454
La Leche League of Bloomington
http://www.lllusa.org/web/BloomingtonIN.html
An international nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed. The Bloomington organization offers monthly meetings, publications, telephone support and more. Phone 355-3938 for more information.
Monroe County Community School Corporation
http://www.mccsc.edu/
Visit the MCCSC web site to find a list of MCCSC schools and addresses, curriculum standards, special programs, policies and guidelines, a calendar for the school year, news of school closings and delays, and much more. Phone the MCCSC administration office at 330-7700.
Richland-Bean Blossom Community School Corporation
http://www.rbbcsc.k12.in.us/
The RBBCSC web site provides information about the school system, bylaws and policies, school calendar and closings, links to individual school home pages and more. Phone the RBBCSC at 876-7100.
School Data
http://mustang.doe.state.in.us/SEARCH/search.cfm
Search for information on individual schools in Monroe County, or on the school corporation as a whole. Find out enrollment numbers, educational degrees of teachers, attendance rates, test performance rankings and more.
Youth Organizations
http://www.monroe.lib.in.us/childrens/youthorgs.html
Lists local organizations that provide recreational programs for young people.