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Parents receive coupons for learning about parenting, keeping prenatal and well child appointments, childbirth classes, and keeping their children’s immunizations up-to-date. Some parents also earn coupons by continuing their education.
A Baby’s Closet helps families experiencing hardships by providing essential baby items to safely and adequately care for their children. The program provides a unique opportunity to earn coupons which can be redeemed for clothing, car seats, and baby supplies.
DIAPERS IN NEED
Diapers most needed: 4, 5, 6 (Please no Pull-ups , Cruisers, or Pampers 360 swaddles)
If you are able, please consider delivering them to Associated Churches, 602 E. Wayne St, Fort Wayne on Mon-Thurs from 8am-3pm and Fri from 8-12.
We deeply appreciate your consistent support and the positive impact you make in our community. Thank you in advance for your generosity! You can also click on the link to ABC's registry on Amazon to order!
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AM I ELIGIBLE?
CLASSES
You must be receiving services from a participating provider. Those services include the following:
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Prenatal Care - Physician Visit, Child Birth Education, Smoking Cessation
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Well-Baby - Physician Visit, Breast-feeding Class, Immunizations, Sickle Cell Test, Lead Poisoning Test, Nutrition Classes
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Responsible Parenting - Parenting Class, Infant Safe Sleep Education, Car Seat Inspection
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Education - High School Attendance, Earn GED, ESL, Secondary Education
HOW DO I EARN COUPONS?
Parents are invited to earn coupons through many educational opportunities. To see a complete list click here. After collecting your coupons, take them to A Baby's Closet and redeem them for baby items. Please bring an ID to A Baby's Closet for each visit.
HOW CAN I HELP ABC?
1. Baby Items are always needed. A creative idea is having a "Baby Shower" for ABC. Get your friends together and have a donation celebration.
2. Purchase NEW items. ie. clothes (NB-5T), socks, towels, washcloths, bottle sets, and car seats.
Needed: New Boys Clothing
(Please bring donations to Associated Churches, 602 E. Wayne St on Monday-Thursday from 8 AM - 3 PM
and Friday from 8 AM - 12 PM.)
3. Donate your clean, gently used items.
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We accept used strollers, high chairs, and other items that are in good condition. Please clean your item(s) before bringing to Associated Churches.
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If you are donating a car seat, please check for the expiration date. If you don't know where to find the date, please call us and we will help you. We do not accept expired car seats or car seats that have been involved in an accident.
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Please donate your clean, gently used clothing items sizes newborn - 5T. Please do not donate stained or torn clothing.
PARTICIPATING SERVICE PROVIDERS
To see a complete list click here.
Much Needed Items Include:
New boys & Girls Clothing (NB-5T), Wipes, Car Seats, Strollers, Baby Wash & Shampoo, Diaper Cream, Thermometers, Bottles, Bottle Brushes, Rattles, Teethers, Pacifiers, Spoons, Crib Sheets,
Diapers (sizes 4, 5, 6/Please no Pull-ups , Cruisers, or Pampers 360 swaddles)
WHAT CAN I GET WITH MY COUPONS?
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Strollers
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High Chairs
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Baby Gates
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Blankets
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Car Seats (Convertible)
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Clothing (Newborn to 5T)
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Diapers, wipes
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS:
cream, lotion, oil, shampoo, bath wash, bottles, bottle brushes, hair brushes, nail clippers, pacifiers, rattles, sippy cups, spoons, teething rings, crib sheets, etc.
Parents are encouraged to attend classes or support groups to receive coupons.
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Infant Sleep Education Class
By Appointment - Call 260-266-2472
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Breast Feeding Support Group
By Appointment - Call 260-458-2641
WHERE ARE WE?
A Baby's Closet Location:
621 E. Wayne St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(Parking available at Associated Churches parking lots - 602 E. Wayne St, street parking)
Open: Monday & Wednesday - 2:00 pm - 5:00pm
**Please deliver donations and mail to AC, 602 E. Wayne St., Fort Wayne IN 46802.**