About Us
Welcome Baby is a highly respected resource program that was established in October of 1987 in Durham, North Carolina. Our organization is a proud member of the Durham County Cooperative Extension and provides unwavering support to local families with children. We offer a comprehensive range of resources and programs that are designed to strengthen families and promote healthy child development. Our services include positive parenting workshops, breastfeeding support, car seat safety, literacy-based workshops and a free clothing program that provides clothing up to size 5/6. We are committed to serving our community and we offer our services in both English and Spanish.
Our Mission
Welcome Baby strives to strengthen Durham families with young children, ages birth – 8years by providing accurate child development information and emotional and practical support through programs that help reduce Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE’s), improve school readiness skills, increase caregivers’ knowledge of children’s changing ages and stages, help to break the social isolation felt by many parents and provide families with resources that help in their children’s daily care.
Funding
Welcome Baby a program of Durham County Cooperative Extension is supported by funds from the following entities:
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Durham County Government
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Durham's Partnership for Children
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Duke Endowment
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