Parenting Resources

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Wisconsin

Helps children reach their potential through professionally supported one-to-one relationships. Check out their services, or donate or volunteer to be a "Big," helping your "Little" better their life and relationships.

424 Galloway St., Eau Claire

Volunteer Opportunities… Parenting Resources Volunteer Organizations

Bolton Refuge House

A non-profit organization that provides advocacy services, emergency shelter, and transitional housing to survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

807 S Farwell St., Eau Claire

Services for Women Parenting Resources

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Greater Chippewa Valley

Ages 8-18 can learn and grow in a safe, productive, and positive place after school and during school breaks. Volunteers can help with art clubs, game rooms, dinner service, music programs, recreation groups, maintenance and more.

1005 Oxford Avenue, Eau Claire

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The Bridge to Hope

A domestic abuse and sexual assault agency, helping victims of Dunn and Pepin counties rebuild their lives. Volunteer or donate money and other much-needed goods such as household items.

1901 South Broadway, Menomonie

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Brighter Beginnings Early Learning Center

Offers Christian based programs that are designed to build self-esteem, confidence, and personal achievement. Serving children ages 6 weeks to school age. Provides tutoring, homework help on topics including math and science, arts and crafts, and helps build social skills for kids in Kindergarten to age 14.

1612 Truax Blvd., Eau Claire

Childcare Mentoring & Education Parenting Resources

Child Care Partnership

A resource and referral agency that works with parents by providing a list of child care providers that is customized to their family’s needs and the area they live. They work with child care providers to assess their program qualities, provide training on early childhood education, and work with other community agencies.

418 Wisconsin St., Eau Claire

Parenting Resources

Community Table

A collaborative effort of local churches, serving over 100 meals a day, 365 days a year. They rely completely on volunteers to function and serve our community effectively. Donate or volunteer to cook, clean, serve, etc.

320 Putnam St., Eau Claire

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Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association, Inc.

This NPO strives to assist the Hmong community to become socially, educationally and economically empowered by promoting leadership and educational advancement, enhancing economic development and self-sufficiency, strengthening the health and well-being of families, and promoting and preserving traditional culture, customs and rituals.

423 Wisconsin St., Eau Claire

Parenting Resources

Eau Claire Family Literacy

A collaborative literacy program in Eau Claire. Programs involved: Western Dairyland Head Start, YMCA (Infant, Toddler Child Care) and Literacy Volunteers - Chippewa Valley. Education at the same site. Full day, full year program for 3-5 year olds offering family literacy and wrap-around child care for 2-5 year olds.

510 Farwell St., Eau Claire

Mentoring & Education Parenting Resources

ECAHMAA: Building Bridges for Hmong Youths

The ECAHMAA provides mentoring and tutoring services to Hmong youth during the school year. Building Bridges offers opportunities for students to participate in after-school activities that will increase their academic learning and teach healthy alternatives to alcohol use and underage drinking as well as healthy nutrition.

423 Wisconsin St., Eau Claire

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Family Promise of the Chippewa Valley

Advocates for and supports families who are homeless by providing temporary housing and support services, transitional housing, and rapid re-housing, and by fostering independence.

309 E. Lake St., Eau Claire

Parenting Resources Volunteer Opportunities… Volunteer Organizations

Family Resource Center Inc.

Offers playgroups, home visits, Parent Cafes, a lending library, parenting education classes, and other programming to address a variety of needs that parents encounter. Parents and other care givers are invited to reach out for information, resources, referrals, or other support. They can provide hospital outreach to families of newborns.

Inside Oakwood Mall, Eau Claire

Birth Classes Parenting Resources

Family Support Center

Family Support Center empowers all individuals, families, and communities to live free from domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, human trafficking, and interpersonal violence through education, prevention, and intervention. All services provided are free and confidential. Volunteers are needed for the 24-hour crisis support line, childcare during events, answering phones, and various office tasks.

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Family Works Programs, Inc.

As a child-placing agency, Family Works Programs, Inc. provides treatment foster care to at-risk children throughout the state of Wisconsin. We license, train, and support foster parents to care for children in the foster family’s home. The job of foster parenting is made easier by our social work staff who visit the foster home frequently, develop treatment plans, and facilitate the child’s treatment team.

See contact info for location details, Eau Claire

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Habitat for Humanity

Through our housing program, CVH4H partners with families in the Chippewa Valley to help them build a place they can call home. Habitat Homeowners help build their homes alongside volunteers, and pay an affordable mortgage that works for them. Volunteers can help build homes, take photography, make meals, and do customer service time at the Re-Store recycled home improvement store.

145 N. Clairemont Avenue., Eau Claire

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Head Start

Head Start is a free preschool program for income-eligible families with children ages 3-5. Head Start offers a creative learning environment with age-appropriate activities, healthy meals and snacks, health and nutrition education, and opportunities for parents to be involved. Head Start is a EC4T Partner (4 year-old kindergarten).

Mentoring & Education Parenting Resources

Joshua's Camp

The realization of a wish made by Joshua Holm before he lost his battle with cancer in 2008. A place for families with children going through cancer treatment. A respite where everyone can smile, laugh, have fun, and enjoy themselves. Also hosts a special retreat for families who have lost a child to cancer.

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Junior Achievement of Wisconsin

By being a JA volunteer and sharing your personal and professional experiences and skills with students from your community, you help them make the connection between what they are learning in school and what they will need to succeed in work and life.

2004 Highland Ave, Suite 2C, Eau Claire

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KAMO (Kids and Mentors Outdoors)

KAMO provides outdoor experiences to children including fishing, canoeing, camping, hunting, wildlife viewing and hiking. Mentors who pass a background check are matched with local children to help provide them with outdoor experiences.

Recreation Organizations Mentoring & Education Parenting Resources

Lutheran Social Services

Lutheran Social Services (LSS) offers a variety of services throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. With the help of over 1,100 employees, LSS provides services across a person’s lifespan, addressing a variety of conditions. Services are available for children and families, adults, older adults and persons with disabilities. Services are open to all, regardless of religious affiliation or background.

120 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire

Support & Assistance Parenting Resources

Menomonie Head Start

Serving children ages 0-5, pregnant women and teens. We are a licensed facility providing free daily nutritious meals, school readiness skills and parent opportunities.

Oaklawn Harmony Centre, 3375 Kothlow Ave. Suite #10, Menomonie

Childcare Mentoring & Education Parenting Resources

Northwest Reading Clinic

Northwest Reading Clinic has been providing children, adolescents, and adults the support and skill sets they need to achieve in an academic curriculum.

2600 Stein Blvd., Eau Claire

Mentoring & Education Parenting Resources

River Source Family Center

The mission of River Source Family Center is to embrace and strengthen families with young children by promoting growth through education, information, referral, and opportunities to share experiences.

403 High Street, Chippewa Falls

Parenting Resources

Spirit of Christmas of Chippewa County

The Spirit of Christmas is dedicated to making the Christmas season brighter for children in Chippewa County. Donate new, unwrapped gifts to be given to youth.

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Stepping Stones of Dunn County

A non-profit umbrella organization that manages three vital community programs: a food pantry, homeless shelter, and support services program which provides emergency financial assistance, volunteer support, and referral information. Volunteers are needed to assist with all aspects of Stepping Stones’ work.

1602 Stout Rd., Menomonie

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