Cunningham Project Parenthood

Offering young and single mothers and fathers the support and stability they need to be successful parents

About

Project Parenthood provides in home support to pregnant and/or parenting young adults through education, assessments, and connection to local resources. The program provides stability to help these young families succeed.

counselor working with young parents holding babies

Support

  • Assessment of the baby’s health and care for both mothers and fathers
  • In-home or community visits to help improve parenting skills
  • Support services, including assistance with transportation to doctors’ visits
  • Individual counseling for the young parents
  • Provision of items needed for the baby

Eligibility

Individuals:

  • ages 14 through 21
  • in DCFS care
  • pregnant or a new parent
  • who reside in Champaign, Dewitt, Ford, Macon, McLean, Piatt and Vermilion counties.
Young mother playing on the floor with her son and holding him up while they both are smiling

Learn more

Contact/Referrals

Angie Bertauski-Pierce, Cunningham’s Associate Director of Community Services
(217) 337-9060; Fax (217) 367-5910; abertauski-pierce@cunninghamhome.org
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Leave a message for call back.