Family Services
Caldwell Corps Community Center Family Services Information
Family Services at the Caldwell Corps Community Center
The Salvation Army's local Family Services program is dedicated to strengthening families and empowering individuals in our area to overcome hardships. Here, we provide a range of support services to help families thrive.
We understand that families in our community face a variety of challenges. Our compassionate team works with families to address their unique needs and provide tailored solutions.
Through counseling, support groups, and community programs, we strive to help families become stronger and more resilient. We offer a safe and supportive environment where individuals can seek guidance, develop new coping skills, and work toward positive change.
Whether you're facing a crisis or simply need a listening ear, our family services program is here to support you and your neighbors. We are committed to helping families build a brighter future.
How You Can Help
- Donate: Your gift helps us provide essential services to families in need.
- Volunteer: Volunteer your time to support our family services programs by tutoring, mentoring, or assisting with administrative tasks.
By working together, we can make a positive impact on the lives of families in our community.
Program Schedule
Timezone: -07:00 USA Mountain Time (DST)
Location: Caldwell Corps Community Center
Baby Haven
Baby Haven is an incentive-based program for low-income families who are either expecting a child or have a child under 24 months old. We partner with the University of Idaho and Eat Smart Idaho who provide nutrition and physical activity education for low-income Idahoans.
Our educational classes promote healthy families with content focused on nutrition, positive relationships, infant and child safety, financial literacy, and other life-changing topics. While learning these important topics, families are rewarded with resources for their infants like diapers, clothing, and other baby supplies. Free diapers are given at each class.
Upon completion of the program, students will receive a certificate of achievement.
Classes are held the second and fourth week of the month on Thursday at 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. We offer both English and Spanish speaking facilitators or staff.
THE BOUTIQUE
The boutique is filled with baby items such as, formula, diapers, wipes, clothes, blankets, and a lot more. Mothers can select items based on the points they have earned attending classes and keeping their babies medical care up to date. Diapers are given just for attending classes. Baby Haven also provides an opportunity to have fellowship and support from other mothers facing similar challenges.
COFFEE TALK
Mothers in our Baby Haven program are welcome to bring their families for Coffee Talk once a month for food, fun and fellowship. Building stronger relationships with one another outside the classroom creates a strong connection and more meaningful experience.
FACILITATORS
Facilitators in our community generously volunteer their time and expertise to teach family members who are enrolled in the program. Health, Education and Financial Stability are the three staples of Baby Haven. Subjects may include, parenting skills, nutrition, budgeting, child safety, health care, immunizations, and many other life skills.
HOW TO APPLY
Application for the Baby Haven program can be completed at The Salvation Army in Caldwell during office hours. The office (1015 E. Chicago St.) is open Tuesday - Thursday between 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Please bring your ID, birth certificate for the child, and proof of address.
Eat Smart Idaho helps adults and families learn the basics of:
- Healthy Eating
- Smart Shopping
- Food Safety
- Quick Meal Preparation
- Management of Limited Grocery Dollars
- Increased Levels of Physical Activity
SYLLABUS
Students will learn each of these four major components.
| PLAN SMART | SHOP SMART | COOK SMART | EAT SMART |
| - Watch Spending - Plan Meals - Shopping List |
- Essentials - Money Saving Tips - Shop Food Groups - Food Safety - Nutritional facts |
- Time Management - Safety Cooking - Boosting Nutrition - Reducing Waste |
- Balanced Diet |
THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
For more information about the Baby Haven program, please contact Lt. Amy Lewis at amy.lewis@usw.salvationarmy.org or 208.459.2011.
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