Support
Many community resources are available that offer support to parents in Cape Girardeau, Jackson and Scott City, including:
Answers to parenting questions
Cape Girardeau Public Library, 573-334-5279
Generations Family Resource Center, 573-651-5825
Jackson Public Library, 573-243-8141
Lutheran Family and Children's Services of Missouri, 573-334-5866
Missouri Extension Office, 573-243-3581
ParentLink, 800-552-8522
Assistance for young mothers
Birthright, 573-335-0750
Building Blocks, 573-335-1033
Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center, 573-335-7846
Cape Girardeau Public Schools:
-Jackson R-II Parents as Teachers 573-243-9540
-Parents as Teachers 573-651-3703
Crisis Pregnancy Center, 573-335-8495
Educare, 573-651-9171
First Call for Help 573-334-HELP or 866-914-4357
Lutheran Family and Children's Services of Missouri 573-334-5866
Missouri Mentoring Partnership 573-332-0066
Assistance with child safety seats/installation
Community Case Manager 573-651-8630
Educare 573-651-9171
Jackson Fire Department 573-243-1010
Safe Kids Coalition 573-651-5815
Developmental testing for children under age 5
Cape Girardeau Public Schools:
-Early Childhood Special Education (Cape Girardeau) 573-339-1201
-Early Childhood Special Education (Jackson) 573-243-9575
-Jackson R-II Parents as Teachers 573-243-9540
-Missouri First Steps 573-290-5129
-Parents as Teachers 573-651-3703
-Educare 573-651-9171
For more information on Saint Francis' Family BirthPlace, call 800-231-BABY or e-mail sfmc@sfmc.net.