Resource Binder
Baby Items
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Pregnancy Helpline
Phone: (608) 222-0008
About this resource: The pregnancy helpline offers a variety of services:
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Helpline- 608-222-0008
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Sharing Center- located on the lower level of Catholic Multicultural Center
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Provides free baby items for women and families
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Has a diaper bank
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Must bring ID to verify name.
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You can use the Sharing Center one time each month.
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1862 Beld St.
Madison, WI 53713
Hours: Saturday 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM, Tuesdays 5:00 PM- 7:00 PM
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Baby Care Package
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Call the pregnancy helpline to request a baby care package after you give birth to your baby.
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Safe Sleep
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Provides a Pack ‘n Play portable crib, fitted crib sheet, and Halo SleepSack wearable blanket for babies up to the age of 15 months.
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Parents should first fill out a request form- Call helpline to have it mailed to you.
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When your baby is born, call the helpline to request delivery (may take 1-2 weeks).
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Who can use this resource? Anyone!
Baby Depot
Website: https://babiesandbeyondwi.org/
Phone: (608) 441-7680
About this resource: The Baby Depot provides formula and diapers to individuals in need.
Who can use this resource? Anyone!
Next Steps:
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Call (608) 441-7680 to check diaper and formula availability. Everything is based on donations, so availability is variable.
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Visit:
2206 S. Park St.
Madison, WI 53713
Hours: 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM
Blackhawk Church
Phone: (608) 828-4232
About this resource: Blackhawk church will deliver boxes of baby items to newborns.
Who can use this resource? Anyone!
Next Steps:
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Call (608) 828-4232 and leave a message letting staff know when baby is due. A staff member should reach out to you to talk once they receive your message.
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Call again when mother goes into labor.
Walking with Moms in Need Program
Phone: 608-821-3000
Email: communication@madisondiocese.org
About this resource: The Moms in Need program helps area mothers of single or multiple birth children in need of assistance. The program provides modest gifts, free or reduced-price area resources, and clothing and gear (when available). This organization also offers a resale event that offers low cost, high-quality baby and children’s items (check website for dates of resale events)
Who can use this resource? Mothers with children
Next Steps:
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Fill out an application. You can only turn in the application by email.
St. Vincent de Paul // Portable Crib Program
Phone: (608) 442- 7200
About this resource: St. Vincent de Paul may be able to provide baby cribs to low-income families.
Next Steps:
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Visit St. Vincent de Paul on Fish Hatchery Road (You may want to call and check availability first).
2033 Fish Hatchery Road
Madison, WI 53713
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Mom will need to bring ID and proof of address.