Pop Up Pregnancy & Family Village

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Location: Charles Black Community Center. 3419 W Washington St, South Bend, IN

Flyer for the Pop Up Pregnancy & Family Village event on Saturday, August 23rd, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Charles Black Community Center in South Bend. The event offers free services, food, and giveaways, including baby supplies, massages, kids' activities, health screenings, and raffle prizes. A photo shows families participating in activities.  Hosted by the University of Notre Dame's Eck Institute for Global Health.

Join us for this unique event that caters to the needs of Moms, Dads, and Families.

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See our list of services and class schedule!

The Pop Up Pregnancy & Family Village is designed to be a trusted and convenient "one-stop shop" for mothers and their families, providing access to care, resources, and support addressing various health needs during pregnancy and the postpartum period. The goal is to address physical health, social drivers of health, well-being, and mental health in a single accessible location.

The Pop Up Pregnancy & Family Village will foster a positive and energetic atmosphere that builds relationships and social support among community organizations and families. Join us as we host this event to provide women and their families the much-needed support during and after pregnancy.

Volunteers are needed to help direct attendees and facilitate the various services that will be provided at the event. A few volunteers may also help with data collection. If you also speak Spanish, we hope you can assist us! Sign-up deadline has been extended to Thursday, August 21, 2025.

Learn More and Sign Up to Volunteer

 

Services Available at Pop Up Village

Family Wellness, Fitness & Fun

Location: Flex Room

  • Fitness Class
  • Library cards
  • Library information
  • Talk with Your Baby
  • Family activity station

Healthy Minds

Location: Community Room

  • Screenings, resources for pregnant women, and healthy relationships
  • Mental health screenings and referrals
  • Peer support
  • Perinatal Massage
  • Yoga

Your Healthcare Connections

Location: Gym

  • Blood pressure checks
  • Talk with a doctor
  • STI testing

Pregnancy & Family Health Education

Location: Community Room

  • Breastfeeding Support
  • Car seat safety education
  • Flange sizing
  • Stages of Labor & Self Advocacy
  • Infant weights
  • Safe Sleep education
  • Preparing the home for baby
  • Perinatal lead education

Community Connections & Resources

Location: Gym

  • Find local resources
  • Sign up for:
    • Early childhood play sessions
    • Free personal nurse for first-time pregnant moms
    • Home visits
    • Kindergarten readiness
    • Support and education
  • B.A.B.E. store: limited free items

Health Insurance Assistance

Location: Gym

  • Insurance enrollment
  • New or replacement Medicaid cards
  • Finding available advanced benefits
  • Help with online member portals
  • Help with finding a provider

 

Class Schedule

Time

Topic

Location

10:30 – 10:50

Breastfeeding 101

Flex Room

11:00 – 11:20

Storytime

Flex Room

11:30 – 11:50

Stages of Labor & Self Advocacy

Flex Room

12:00 – 12:20

Fitness Class

Flex Room

12:40 – 12:50

RAFFLE

The Cube

Don’t miss out on family fun, access to services and resources, and much more!
For more information, please contact popupvil@nd.edu