by First Year Cleveland | Mar 2, 2025
Program Description:
The Fund provides assistance to adoptive parents, foster parents, kinship caregivers, and parents who themselves were formerly in foster care to meet short-term needs. This assistance is meant to help families bridge periods of financial instability, allowing them to focus on creating a stable, permanent home for the children in their care.
Program Requirements:
Recipients must be: 1. a) Adoptive parent of a minor child, or b) Foster parent, or Kinship caregiver – nonparent relative caring for a minor child whether as part of the county agency system or informally), or d) Parent who were themselves formally in foster care. AND 2. A U.S. citizen or qualified alien and a resident of Cuyahoga County. AND 3. Living with at least one minor child, pregnant, or the non-custodial parent of a child. AND 4. The family’s monthly income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty level guidelines, including liquid assets.
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
by First Year Cleveland | Mar 2, 2025
Program Description:
Our BloomNourish and TinyLives Thrive initiatives provide prenatal education, infant wellness checkups, and parenting support to ensure the health and well-being of both mothers and babies.
Program Requirements:
N/A
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
by First Year Cleveland | Mar 2, 2025
Program Description:
We offer a range of services to support expectant mothers and their families. We share valuable resources, provide hands-on support during labor and delivery, and help women develop their birth preferences. Additionally, we encourage women to become strong self-advocates when working with healthcare providers, ensuring they feel heard and empowered throughout their journey. We strive to help families experience a safe, healthy, and positive labor journey by offering guidance and support every step of the way.
Program Requirements:
We serve women and their families during pregnancy and postpartum
Hours of Operation:
Sunday 9:30am – 1:00pm, Tuesday & Thursday 9:00am – 2:00pm
by First Year Cleveland | Mar 2, 2025
Program Description:
Boost your baby’s brain through play! Join us for a 5-week club for caregivers and children ages birth through 35 months, connect with your kids and other families, and get answers about your growing child.
Program Requirements:
Any child 35 months and younger with a caregiver.
Hours of Operation:
Various times–each location offers the program twice a year.
by First Year Cleveland | Mar 2, 2025
Program Description:
Early Intervention supports families of children birth to age 3 who have developmental delays or disabilities so they have the best possible start in life. Professionals help identify a child’s strengths and needs, addressing concerns as early as possible. Services are provided where families live, play, and spend their day. There is no need to “wait and see.” Concerned about a child’s development? Act early!
Program Requirements:
Early Intervention is available in every part of the state and to any eligible child, regardless of the family’s income.
Hours of Operation:
Intake hours are Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
