Find maternal child health services in Chicago
Family Crisis Intervention
Free programs to support families in crisis situations, including Safe Haven, crisis nurseries, short-term care for children with special needs, support groups & hotlines.
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Chicago Child Trauma Center (CCTC)
La Rabida Children's Hospital
Trauma-focused services for children who have experienced medical trauma or been exposed to severe physical or sexual abuse, fires, violent crimes or domestic violence. Greenwood Place
Program Phone: (773) 374-3748 1111 E. 87th St., Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60619More Info » -
Child Protection
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS)
24 hour hotline for reporting suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of children in Illinois. Director's Chicago Office
Program Phone: (800) 252-2873 100 W. Randolph, Chicago, IL 60601More Info » -
Core Group
Beyond the Baby Blues
Support group for women experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Program Phone: (847) 864-7957 More Info » -
Emergency Respite Care
Illinois Respite Coalition
Funding and resources to support caregivers of children and adults with special needs who are not receiving any respite services. Program Phone: (773) 205-3627 4015 N. Oak Park Ave., Chicago, IL 60634More Info » -
Fussy Baby Warmline
Erikson Institute
Support hotline for parents of infants. Erikson Institute
Program Phone: (888) 431-2229 451 N. LaSalle St., Chicago, IL 60654More Info » -
Illinois Safe Haven Law
Baby Safe Haven
Anonymous relinquishment of unwanted, unharmed infants up to 30 days old through fire stations, police stations, and hospitals. Program Phone: (888) 510-2229 More Info » -
Maryville Crisis Nursery
Maryville Academy
Temporary emergency shelter and care for children ages 0 to 6 of families in crisis situations. Program Phone: (773) 205-3637 6650 Irving Park Rd., Building B, Chicago, IL 60634More Info » -
National Child Abuse Hotline
Childhelp
24/7 hotline dedicated to the prevention of child abuse. Program Phone: (800) 422-4453 More Info » -
Peer-to-Peer Support
Hand to Hold
Peer support and mentoring for parents of premature babies and babies with special health care needs. Program Phone: 855-H2H-NICU (855-424-6428) More Info » -
Prenatal Group
Beyond the Baby Blues
Support group for pregnant women experiencing mood and anxiety disorders. Program Phone: (847) 864-7957 3009 Central St., Evanston, IL 60201More Info »