Waikato Family Centre is here for you and your baby.
Our team of registered nurses provide non-judgemental support, guidance and education to families/whānau of the community and greater Waikato who are struggling with concerns they have with their babies and under two year olds. Our health professionals provide practical advice and guidance to Waikato families experiencing difficulties with their babies.
Thanks to the generosity of our funders and donors, we are able to provide a unique, best practice service at no cost. Families/whānau can stay for the day or have a 1 hour consultation with an experienced registered nurse.
The Waikato Family Centre run events supporting fathers by hosting a Dads Evening with guest speakers, encouraging dads to connect, be supported and share experiences. Womens Wellness is supported by hosting events coached by registered health professionals. Check our Events page for more.
Mums or Dads Perinatal mental health is supported with appointments with a Perinatal Clinical Nurse Specialist and ACT(Acceptance Commitment Therapy) counsellor.
Sometimes coping with a young baby can be difficult, lonely and stressful
All of the services provided by the Family Centre are free and available to any family/whanāu of the community and greater Waikato with a child under 24 months of age.
Families can self-refer by calling or emailing us. Referrals can also come via your GP, Plunket Nurse, Midwife, Perinatal Mental Health or Mothercraft.
If you have any concerns, we are here to help.
Have you spent time at the Waikato Family Centre?
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We would love your feedback about your experience at the Waikato Family Centre so we can continue to meet the needs of the families/whanau of the community and greater Waikato.