Education and Support for New Parents

We provide classes, playgroups, home visiting and more to give your family a great start.

Being a new parent is an exciting and stressful time. We provide education and support to families who have recently welcomed a new child in their life to build knowledge and confidence in the first weeks and months of being a parent or caregiver.

newborn baby being held close

Find Your Service

We have services across several of our programs to address key areas that are critical for infants and newborns. You can discover which programs offer the services you are looking for below. Click on the program name to get more information on times, availability and location. If you already know the name of your program, you can find it at our All Programs page.

Not Sure What is Best?

Call our Parent Warm Line at 813-673-4646 ext. 7 and someone from our knowledgeable staff will help you determine what best suits your family’s needs.

Breastfeeding Classes

Learn the basics of breastfeeding, including what’s myth vs. fact and how to overcome common challenges.

ABC Program 

Breast Pump Rentals

Meet your baby-feeding goals without breaking the bank by renting pumps directly from us.

ABC Program 

Breastfeeding Clinic

Stop by our warm, professional weekly clinics at sites around Hillsborough County for help with breastfeeding, or just for assurance that you’re doing great.

ABC Program EMPOWER (Pinellas)

Case Support

Coping with life challenges like losing a job or finding affordable healthcare can be even more challenging when you’re also trying to raise a child. Let us connect you to community resources that meet your needs, so you can focus on being the best parent you can be.

Layla’s House Positive Parenting & Partnership

Classes for New & Expecting Parents

Get your parenting journey off on the right foot by joining our one-time and/or multi-session parenting knowledge and skills workshops for new parents and parents-to-be.

ABC Program Layla’s House Baby Bungalow 

Community Events

Finding community with other families who share your joys and challenges is invaluable to a happy family life.

View All Events

Developmental Checkups

Walk with us through a simple, easy evaluation to check for any concerns in your child’s development. If there are any issues, don’t worry – we’re here to help!

Baby Bungalow Layla’s House Great We GrowEMPOWER (Pinellas)

Educational Playgroups

Learn together through play in our unique parent-child educational playgroups for families with children aged 0 to 5. Several groups are available depending on your child’s developmental stage.

Baby Bungalow Layla’s House Great We Grow EMPOWER (Pinellas)

Home Visiting

Build a lasting one-on-one relationship with one of our Parent Educators who will help you navigate parenting and child development throughout your child’s early years.

Parents as Teachers Healthy Families*

*Eligibility requirements apply

Infant Massage Classes

Practice a proven technique for soothing your infant with this one-time class. 

Baby Bungalow Family Learning Center* Layla’s House

*Eligibility requirements apply

New Parent Support Groups

Share challenges, joys, ideas, and stories with other parents who are going through the same things you are, while getting tips and guidance from our experts.

Layla’s House Baby Bungalow Family Learning Center*

*Eligibility requirements apply

Parenting Classes

Find one-time and multi-session classes, led by experts, to help you cope with the challenges of parenthood and make family life the best it can be.

Positive Parenting & Partnership FRANC Family Learning Center*

*Eligibility requirements apply

All Programming & Events

We have a variety of programs that offer many services you can use as your needs change and your child grows.