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Fairbanks Parenting Education & Support Resources

lara — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 22:48:57 +0000

There are great resources for parents available in Fairbanks. We’ve gathered some here.

If there is a resource you would like us to list, please send the name, service description and contact information.

Parent warm-line: 1-800-643-KIDS (5437)

Resource Center for Parents & Children (RCPC)
classes, support groups, workshops, assistance in finding local resources, WIC program, family services
456-2866, www.rcpcfairbanks.org

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital Women’s Center
lactation consultants, new parent clinic for breastfeeding assistance
Diane Burgess, LPN, IBCLC 458-5210 option #3

Fairbanks Regional Public Health Center
Public Health Nurses, Lactation consultants, health information, assistance & referrals, community resources, overnight breast pump lending

Fairbanks La leche League

Breastfeeding support, led by Jessica Harper and others. lllusa.org/web/FairbanksAK.html

Military Breastfeeding Support Services
Ft. Wainwright, Bassett Army Hospital
lactation consultant and counselors, support & assistance
353-5158

RCPC WIC office
Lactation consultants, Registered Dieticians, video library, public assistance referral & support, short term breast pump loan for WIC clients
456-2990, www.rcpcfairbanks.org

CareNet Pregnancy Center of the Tanana Valley
pregnancy counseling, education & support, clothing closet, free pregnancy testing
907-455-8255, contact@fyndout.com

Please look over some of our other resources as well, like the Fairbanks Doula and Birth Services page.

Fairbanks Parenting Classes

lara — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 22:47:58 +0000

We’ve collected a list of local parenting classes from babywearing and cloth diapering to financial planning and fitness.

If you have a regularly scheduled class you would like us to add, please send it to us at service@blueberrybaby.org.

Wear Your Baby- Choosing & Using Baby Slings, Carriers & Wraps
presented by Blueberry Baby
3rd Saturday of the month at 10am- January, March, August, October- at Blueberry Baby
contact: 347-2772, service@blueberrybaby.org
$10 per person, $15 per couple, children welcome

Successful Cloth Diapering
presented by Blueberry Baby
3rd Saturday of the month, 2pm- February, April, August, September- 3-5pm at Blueberry Baby
contact: 347-2772, service@blueberrybaby.org
$10 per person, $15 per couple, children welcome

Successful Breastfeeding
presented by Joanne Spears, RN, BSN, IBCLC, RLC
4th Tuesday of every month, 6-8pm at the Tanana Valley Clinic 3rd floor conference room
contact: 451-1629 (vm)
Free

Positive Parenting Series
Resource Center for Parents & Children (RCPC)
Thursdays 6-7:30pm at the RCPC offices, 726 26th Ave, ste 2
contact: 456-2866, rcpcfairbanks.org
$10 per person, $15 per couple, childcare is provided

Financial Literacy Parenting Series
RCPC
Tuesdays, 12-2pm at the Interior Alaska Center for Non Violent Living, 726 26th Ave
contact: 456-2866, rcpcfairbanks.org
Free, Registration required, childcare provided.

Cuddle Cure Classes
RCPC
Wednesdays 6-8pm, dates vary, at the RCPC offices, 726 26th Ave, ste 2
contact: 456-2866, rcpcfairbanks.org
$30 per family, scholarships available

Helpful Links

betsy — Fri, 04 May 2007 06:33:06 +0000

Blueberry Baby, Fairbanks, Alaska » Resources

Fairbanks Parenting Education & Support Resources

Fairbanks Parenting Classes

Helpful Links

For babywearing help (slings, wraps) via photos and videos

Our local birth center, including photos of the birthing rooms and tubs

Read about why organic fabrics matter (organic trade association)

Cloth diaper info and product reviews, advice and troubleshooting

Interesting articles on natural parenting, breastfeeding, and more

Breastfeeding support and information