The Modern Cradle

Local Resources
At The Modern Cradle, we understand that life can be challenging — and finding trusted, reliable providers can sometimes feel overwhelming. That’s why we’ve gathered a curated list of local and national resources to support you and your family as you navigate life’s transitions. We invite you to explore these offerings, and if you know of a valuable resource we should include, please share it with us!
Food
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WIC-Nutritional Assistance for pregnant women and children up to age 5-National line: 800 252 5942​
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Community Food banks-Local emergency food assistance arranged by zip code, some also offer other services such as pet food and clothing​-Communityfoodbank.org
Behavioral health
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Mental health emergencies- 988
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National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 1-833-943-5746 Text available
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Postpartum support international-www.postpartum.net or 1800 944 4773
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Virtual support groups, 1:1 Peer support, provider directory and education
Breastfeeding
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24-Hour Breastfeeding Hotline- 1-800-833-4642
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Milk depot (Giving Donations only) Mother's Milk Bank at Tucson Medical Center-1-877-813-6455​
Smoking
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Ashline-800 556 6222 or www.ashline.org
Developmental concerns
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Raising Special Kids- raisingspecialkids.org
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AzEIP (Early intervention program)-888 592 0140
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Division of Developmental Disabilities-602 542 0419
Medication concerns
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InfantRisk Center Helpline – (806) 352-2519 –up-to-date evidence-based information on the use of medications during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
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Mother to Baby -Evidence based guidance on medications during conception, pregnancy and breastfeeding, has search option 1-866-626-6847 , mothertobaby.org
Home visiting
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MECSH (Maternal early childhood Sustained Home living) –Free- Call or Text 520 247 3275
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Strong families- Strongfamliesaz.com- matches you to a free program
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Nurse-family partnership- Nurse-Family Partnership ⋆ Casa de los Niños- Must be first child and less than 28 weeks gestation to sign up
Pediatric Mobile Urgent care
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Your Health Connection- 480 268 2670
General
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Birth to Five Family Resource Centers; offer classes, workshops, play spaces, connection to local community resources; staffed by trained parent educators. -877 705 5437
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Findhelp.org-General list of resources
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Childcare resource and referral-800 308 9000
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Az211…… 877 211 8661-General list of resources
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Azselfhelp.org-Screens for programs within Az and shows how to apply
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Headstart- 520-882 0100 childparentcenters.org- Free preschool programs
Bereavement
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Pregnancy and infant loss virtual support group: https://www.bannerhealth.com/calendar/event-detail?id=MIH00470&sessionId=MIH006PG
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Footprints infant loss group: St Josephs Hospital, registration required Classes www.carondelet.org/events#100