Resources with an asterisk may charge a fee for their services.
AppHealthCare Breastfeeding Peer Counselors
Tiffney Francis and Dailys Walls are breastfeeding Peer Counselors and moms just like you who have breastfed their babies. They serve Alleghany and Ashe Counties. They are passionate about supporting breastfeeding/pumping mothers in their hometowns.
Somos consejeras de pares para lactancia materna, prestamos servicios en los condados de Alleghany y Ashe. Hemos trabajado estrechamente para apoyar a las mujeres en la lactancia durante los últimos 6 años. Hemos sido capacitadas en insumos para la lactancia materna y tenemos en nuestra carpeta varios horarios de contacto en lactancia. Es un placer trabajar estrechamente para apoyar a las madres que amamantan o extraen leche en nuestra comunidad
Contact: Tiffney.Francis@apphealth.com
Contact (Espanol): Dailys.Walls@apphealth.com
AppHealthCare Mother-Baby Home Visiting Program
AppHealthCare offers the Mother-Baby Home Visiting program to provide support for families of newborns within the comfort of their own home. At 3 weeks postpartum or at any point within the first 3 months after delivery, a nurse will visit your family at your home to check on mom, baby and the whole family. The visit also includes a meal for the family and a gift bag.
Babes on Blankets
Babes on Blankets is a welcoming Circle of Parents group for parents birth through 4. Its purpose is to provide parenting resources, connect you with other parents, & provide peer support from other parents who are navigating similar ages and stages.
This group is coordinated and facilitated by Allison Rollans (through The Children's Council of Watauga County). This parenting group/meet-up's is free and provides parents with community and time to grow and discuss the concerns or struggles of parenting in those first few years.
Topics often discussed include supporting routine, emotional shifts, baby-wearing, childcare transitions, teething, infant/toddler sleep, self-care (me time), crying, whining, partner support, infant massage, baby signing, infant feeding/breastfeeding, starting solids, developing routines, tummy time, & more.
The Children's Council of Watauga County
We know that being a parent is hard work. We offer a variety of parenting classes, programs, and resources to help you be the best parent you can be! Whether you attend one of our Incredible Years series, attend a weekly support group, receive individualized support through the Positive Parenting Program (Triple P), or join one of our parent support groups, we are sure to provide you with the most current child development and parenting information.
*High Country Doulas
When asking all the questions, many parents turn to High Country Doulas for guidance and support. With our professional doulas by your side, you’ll have reassurance and expertise to guide you through every step of the way. Services include childbirth education, birth support, postpartum care, feeding support, and baby sleep consultation.
Imagination Ashe
Imagination Ashe is a free book gifting program for preschool children in Ashe County, North Carolina. Any Ashe County child from birth to five years old is eligible for inclusion and, once enrolled, will receive one age-appropriate book each month at no cost to the family. A fully accredited affiliate of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, Imagination Ashe seeks to increase literacy and promote lifelong learning and reading enjoyment.
*Jess Kimball Doula Care
Jess Kimball is a full spectrum doula trained in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine. She holds a PMH-C from Postpartum Support International. Kimball is trained in EFT tapping and Reiki I and II. Jess is a Certified Lactation Counselor. She specializes in full spectrum doula care with a primary focus on the postpartum period.
Kimball Wellness Association
The purpose of the Kimball Wellness Association Inc is to further access to doula care and educational resources by offering community-based doula care, lactation support, and reproductive healthcare, as well as a variety of doula-led groups and classes. Services include a baby-wearing lending library, cloth diaper bank, new parent education resources, and virtual doula or lactation care.
Mamava Lactation Pod at Ashe County Public Library
The Mamava is a freestanding lactation pod that provides a clean, private space to pump milk or feed your baby. Ask a librarian for an entry code or download the free Mamava app.
The Motherboard
Our mission is to build a community of moms by providing engaging activities and events for those living in the High Country. To encourage one another by reaching out to the women in our community that need assistance and empowering each mother by giving them the tools they need to succeed.
Partnership of Ashe
Parents As Teachers is a nation-wide, evidence-based program that is designed to increase school readiness from an early age through personal visits. Parenting is hard work, and without the right support, it can be overwhelming. Our personal home visits are tailored to meet the needs of you and your child by providing fun and educational activities, information about their development, and a listening ear that can connect you to community resources as needed. Through increased awareness of your child’s development, you can spend more quality time with your child and less time dealing with stress and behavioral issues.
