What is Strong Start for Cuyahoga's Families?
Strong Start for Cuyahoga’s Families is a voluntary program that is designed to offer a “one-stop” shop experience of family support, education and resources for couples who are either
expecting a baby (
mom can be at any stage of pregnancy) or have a new baby that is
3 months old or younger at the time they enroll. Couples who participate in the program
MUST be 17 years of age or older. Couples who participate in the program will be provided with the tools needed to enhance the life of their child.
Weekly programs are provided in convenient neighborhood locations throughout the City of Cleveland. Services are also offered in Spanish.
What Benefits and Services does Strong Start Provide?
- A weekly “night out” at the assigned community center site with dinner, childcare and transportation support available.
- An opportunity to enhance communications between your parenting partner and you.
- The training necessary to augment your ability to resolve conflicts.
- Instructions to further increase your ability to work together as parenting partners to meet the developmental needs of your baby.
- Financial management education.
- Access to employment/training opportunities, career advancement and job readiness services. (Please note that we are not a job placement agency, but that we have access to services and programs to connect you with based on your needs.)
How do You Sign Up for the Program?
Call 2-1-1 or 216-436-2000, United Way’s 211/First Call for Help. Tell the operator that you are interested in the Strong Start for Cuyahoga’s Families program. The operator will then assist you.
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