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Family Center

At Saint Alphonsus, we don't just help babies arrive. We help families prepare, grow and thrive before, during and long after you've taken your new baby home. Our goal is for you and your family to leave our programs with new knowledge and tools, new memories and new friends.

Read what clients are saying about our classes.

The Saint Alphonsus Family Center is an inviting meeting place for men, women and children to come together for professional support and health resources. It is located at 900 N. Liberty Street on the Saint Alphonsus Campus in Boise. Many classes are now being offered at several locations throughout the Treasure Valley, including: Meridian Health Plaza, at 3025 W. Cherry Lane, Meridian; the West Boise YMCA and the Meridian Fire Safety Center. Come meet our team of knowledgeable, friendly educators, consultants and staff who are passionate about supporting families.

Family Wellness Education Programs

To see a list of our Childbirth Preparation and Early Parentling classes, please click here.

Childbirth Preparation and Early Parenting Classes
The birth of your baby is a very special time. Whether it is your first child or a new addition, your baby's birth is the beginning of a wonderful new chapter in your life. Few things come with as many expectations as the birth of a baby. There is a lot of information out there. We're here to help you sort it out and help you make the decisions that are best for you. Our classes come in several different formats, depending on your need.

No matter where you plan to give birth, our childbirth education classes will help you be prepared and confident as you approach the big day. We are the only Lamaze-Certified childbirth education program in the region.

Lactation consulting
As a new parent, you want the very best for your baby. Your infant's nutrition is important to us. Whether you choose to breastfeed, bottle-feed, or usea combination of both, our lactation and infant-nutrition services are here to help you. Our lactation consultants help new mothers and babies get started by offering services during your stay in our Family Maternity Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

If you have any questions about classes or services offered by the Family Resource Center, click here to send an e-mail.

Family and
Parenting Classes
Many people believe parenting should come naturally—that you understand a lot of it by instinct and pick up the rest as you go along, with help from family and friends. But it can be valuable to learn parenting skills in a more structured way. Helpful parenting skills along with some knowledge of child development can make the difference between seeing parenting as stressful to truly enjoying your children.

Interested in Adoption or Foster Care? Learn more about how you can help a growing number of children in need.

Parenting can also come with unexpected challenges. Our experienced parenting educators and consultants are here to support you through our classes and free community groups.

To see a list of our Family/Parenting classes, please click here.

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