With the expansion of St. Mary’s, we now offer a Baby Closet! The Baby Closet, led by one of our wonderful volunteers; Patty Branham, has officially opened on August 28th. The Baby Closet services those women who are in need. St. Mary’s Baby Closet will help our clients by providing essential baby items…
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Back to school season is officially upon us, with supplies on display at local stores and class lists mailed out to waiting kiddos. While heading back to school can welcome some much-needed routine after a carefree summer, it can also be the source of anxiety and big emotions for everyone in the family….
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Are you finding that the long days are giving your family more time to connect? If you are looking for fun ideas to add to your bucket list to enjoy over the next few months, here are a few of our favorites to try. Summer is an excellent season to teach your kiddos…
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While the holiday could feel complicated this year depending on your situation or relationship with your own dad, you can make the best of the day by choosing a few activities to celebrate important men in your life or your child’s life. Here are just a few activities that you can use to…
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If you are like most people, you may be discouraged by feelings of division right now. Fortunately, it only takes a bit of kindness to remind you that we are all in this life together. If you are hoping to infuse a bit of kindness into your family, you may wonder how to…
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Now that the snow has melted, and the temperatures are slowly (but surely) increasing, it is time to shake off that feeling of cabin fever and head outside for some springtime fun. Spending time in nature with your baby or toddler is important; not only can outside play teach important milestones like cause…
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The holiday season can be a tricky one. Sure, there are plenty of people and commercials telling you that the hustle and bustle is all happy, but those joyful family gatherings are not always the case. If this season has found you unexpectedly pregnant, or if you are waiting for a child to…
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For more than 130 years, St. Mary’s Adoption Services has been committed to serving women and children throughout the Chicagoland area. As we watch the needs of our local community changing, we are dedicated to responding by giving women and children the opportunities they need to be healthy, to succeed, and to feel…
Continue ReadingEffective immediately, St. Mary’s Services’ maternity program, Hopeful Beginnings, will be providing several pregnancy-related services, all at no charge. Whether a woman just found out she is pregnant, is suffering a loss, is experiencing post-partum depression, or is having trouble transitioning into motherhood, Hopeful Beginnings can help. As a social service agency aiding…
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