About H.O.P.E. Parent Resource Center
H.O.P.E (Having Opportunities while Parenting Effectively)
Established in December of 2012, the H.O.P.E. Parent Resource Center is a VOLUNTEER-LED non-profit organization dedicated to serving young parents in South Haven and the surrounding areas. We are governed by a seven-member board.
Our programs focus on providing support, assistance, and education to young parents and soon-to-be parents who are 23 and younger.
Our Resource Center is a comfortable community gathering space equipped with computers, coffee nook, small play areas for both infants and young children, free parenting resources and a Little FREE Library, located outside the building for anyone to access.
Programs at HOPE
- Hopeful Beginnings (previously Teen HOPE ) – Enjoy Delicious Food, Build Friendships and Increase Your Knowledge on “How to have a healthy pregnancy and child growth and development” Contact: Faith Washegesic 1-443-674-3824
- Young Parent Baby Pantry Contact: Sherylpostma@gmail.com
- Parenting with Purpose – An on-line video-based education program for anyone pregnant or parenting a child. With over 120 videos to choose from, you can EARN items for your baby while learning valuable information to help you on your pregnancy and parenting journey. Contact: Parentingwithpurposeinvbc@gmail.com
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- Breastfeeding Support Group Contact: Bianca Miot biancannash@gmail.com
- Great Start Parent Coalition Contact Michelle at: vanburengreatstart@gmail.com
- Family Links Contact: 269-539-5214
- Early Head Start Contact: 269-657-2581
Volunteer Opportunities - Help Us Help Young Parents
There are many options available for getting involved at the HOPE Parent Resource Center. If any of these interest you, download the HOPE Volunteer APPLICATION, complete it and drop it off at the Center or you can fill out our online HOPE Volunteer Contact FORM if you have questions regarding any of these volunteer opportunities and someone will contact you.
- Teach a life skills or parenting class
- Coordinate our annual DIAPER DRIVE
- Be a Driver: assist with transporting teen parents to and from Teen HOPE Support Group
- Help plan and provide resources for special occasions and celebrations (like Graduations, Christmas, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, our annual Family Picnic)
- Provide an item from our Wish List!
- Donate thru PayPal!
We truly value our volunteers and the time and energy that they commit to our programs and the young families that we serve. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Our Board of Directors
