Our Babies Can't Wait Services

Firstborn babies and their parents are invited to participate in these premier services offered by Our Babies Can’t Wait. If you are interested, please call right away.

Nurse Services

Benton-Franklin Public Health District nurses provide personalized one-on-one visits to families. They will weigh your baby and provide information on feeding, nutrition, sleep, basic infant care, safety tips and referrals to appropriate services in the community.

Contact: Carla Prock - 509-460-4225

Workshops For New Parents

The Children’s Reading Foundation of the Mid-Columbia offers fun, interactive parenting sessions, educational toys and books for your child, as well as a delicious dinner and social time to connect with other parents of newborns.

Workshops for Parents Schedule Tuesday English Thursday English Spanish

Community Resource Connection

For families with special needs, The Children’s Reading Foundation of the Mid-Columbia provides information about programs and services to meet those needs.

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

When first-time parents enroll in the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, they are offered the opportunity to receive a free book each month until their child’s first birthday.

Contact: Holly Boyce - 509-987-BABY (2229)

You can also call 2-1-1, a free information and referral service to be connected with community resources.