Pop Up Pregnancy & Family Village

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

Pop Up Pregnancy & Family Village event, hosted by Notre Dame. Offers free services, food, giveaways, flu vaccines, massages, and kids activities on Nov 1st, 10am-1pm at Charles Black Community Center, South Bend.

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

Download this event flyer and pass it along! 
Spanish version

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 is Wednesday, October 29, 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
  • Story Time
  • Workout for Kids
  • Kids Activity Station

Healthy Minds

Location: Community Room

  • Navigating Healthy Relationships
  • IPV Screenings
  • Mental Health Screenings and Referrals
  • Peer Support
  • Perinatal Massage

Your Healthcare Connections

Location: Gym

  • Blood Pressure Checks
  • Talk with a Doctor
  • STI testing
  • Immunizations (Tdap)
  • FLU Vaccines
  • Lead Testing for Kids
  • Hearing Screening for Kids

Pregnancy & Family Health Education

Location: Community Room

  • Breastfeeding Support
  • Infant Feeding
  • Car Seat Safety Education
  • Flange Sizing
  • Stages of Labor, Self Advocacy, Preparing for Hospital Stay, and Labor Positions
  • Infant Weights
  • Safe Sleep Demonstration
  • Swaddling Demonstration
  • Tobacco Cessation

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
  • Free Interview Clothes
  • Financial Counseling

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 – 11:30

Birth Preferences & Labor Positions

Flex Room

11:40 – 12:00

Mindfulness Class

Flex Room

12:10 – 12:30

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