--- title: Prenatal & Parenting Support | Waco, TX | Care Net Pregnancy Center description: There are resources available to young and new parents in Waco and Central Texas to help you thrive while raising a child. Here's how Care Net helps: --- [Skip to Content](https://pregnancycare.org/prenatal-parenting-support#main-content) - [Text | **(254) 452-5250**](sms:+12544525250) - [Call Us | **(254) 772-8270**](tel:+12547728270) [![Artboard 1@2x](https://pregnancycare.org/hubfs/Artboard%201@2x.png)](https://pregnancycare.org?hsLang=en) - [Home](https://pregnancycare.org) - Show submenu for FAQs FAQs - [First Appointment Expectations?](https://pregnancycare.org/what-to-expect) - [I'm Pregnant. 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Come get equipped with the classes and resources you need to thrive as a new parent. All of our support services are offered at no-cost to  you, regardless of circumstances.   > **At our Pregnancy and Parenting Support Site 800 W Waco Drive, we provide the following:**   - Emergency diapers, wipes and formula. - Peer counseling with our Client Advocates  to help you sort through challenges you may be facing - and make connections to outside referrals when needed. - Guidance in applying for social service benefits like WIC, housing, childcare, etc. - Assistance in obtaining birth certificates, drivers licenses, rental and housing assistance (requires application) - Earn as you learn education opportunities where you earn points that can be redeemed in our boutique filled with brand new baby and mom items. - A full calendar of classes on pregnancy, parenting and life skills (budgeting, cooking, journaling, etc) - Spiritual book clubs and bible studies when your spirit needs encouragement, as well as church resources if you're looking to find a spiritual community. [Make Appointment](https://pregnancycare.org/make-appointment?hsLang=en) ![free-parenting-classes-waco](https://pregnancycare.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Group%2012670.png?width=700&height=512&name=Group%2012670.png)   ## ![gradient-bar](https://pregnancycare.org/hubfs/gradient-bar.svg)   ## Do You Want To Know More About Parenting? The Care Net Pregnancy Center support site (800 W Waco Drive)  is a safe and encouraging place for women and men focused on equipping new parents with the community, resources, and information they need to thrive as new parents.   Our daily classes include topics such as: - Toddler safety - Handling tantrums - Bonding with your baby - Labor and delivery training - Breastfeeding - Potty Training - Car Seat Safety - Financial emergencies and budgeting - Cooking on a WIC budget   [View Events Calendar](https://pregnancycare.org/hubfs/Client%20October%202026.pdf?hsLang=en) ###### SIGN UP FOR CLASS REMINDERS Unless otherwise noted, all classes are offered in person. We provide childcare for five years and under.   \* indicates required Email Address \* First Name Last Name     ![free-parenting-classes](https://pregnancycare.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Group%2012668.png?width=500&height=685&name=Group%2012668.png)   ![gradient-bar](https://pregnancycare.org/hubfs/gradient-bar.svg)   ### Other Ways Care Net Helps: Raising a child is an honorable challenge that we want to support you with. Here are the resources and coaching Care Net provides to new and young parents: - Assistance applying for benefits - Parenting classes (onsite and online) - Childcare during onsite classes - Establishing reliable childcare - Applying for CCS - Assistance establishing transportation - Earn items for your child up to 36 months - Earn points for free items in our baby boutique - Meeting with Care Net staff to accomplish goals - Establishing reliable housing - Applying for jobs #### Be Informed. Get Equipped. We're here to support you in the way that works best for you. You can reach out to us anonymously through text, phone call, or by visiting us in person.   [Make Appointment](https://pregnancycare.org/make-appointment?hsLang=en)   ![text icon](https://pregnancycare.org/hubfs/text%20icon.svg) Need Answers Now? Text with a registered nurse 24/7 **[(254) 452-5250](sms:+12544525250)** ![Artboard 1 copy@2x](https://pregnancycare.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Artboard%201%20copy@2x.png?width=241&height=74&name=Artboard%201%20copy@2x.png)   We provide our services without discrimination to people of any age, race, income, nationality, religious affiliation, disability, or other arbitrary circumstances.  We do not provide or refer for abortion services.  We provide all of our services at no cost to everyone regardless of employment or income status. 800 W Waco Drive, Waco, TX 76701 HAVE QUESTIONS? ![footer line](https://pregnancycare.org/hubfs/footer%20line.svg) - [First Appointment Expectations?](https://pregnancycare.org/what-to-expect) - [I'm Pregnant. 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