— healthy families, built together
A group program, developed in 2006, that helps your family build healthy relationships — breaking negative family cycles, reducing generational poverty, and lowering adverse childhood experiences. Childcare is provided.
What's included
What to expect
A welcoming group setting where families explore healthy relationships together — guided by a facilitator, mentors, and family coaches.
Everyone is welcome
Single, married, or divorced — moms, dads, grandparents, aunts, and uncles, young or old. All are welcome.
Weekly group sessions
Enjoy your group time with total peace of mind. Safe, caring, and reliable childcare is available on-site, so you can focus on your session while your little ones are in good hands.
Childcare provided
Earn points every time you attend classes, participate, or reach milestones. Exchange your Baby Bucks for essential supplies like diapers, wipes, clothing, gear, and more!
Earn Baby Bucks
The more sessions you complete, the more you earn. There’s no cap — every lesson is another step forward.
You’re Never Alone on Your Journey
No matter where you are in your pregnancy journey, you’ll always have our support.
989.305.6308Simple steps
How it works
1
Call to schedule
Call 989.305.6308 to reserve your spot. Classes currently meet the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month, 1:00–2:30pm.
2
Join a small group
Each session lasts one to two hours in a relaxed group setting. Need childcare? Just let us know when you call.
3
Learn alongside your coaches
A facilitator, mentors, and family coaches walk alongside you through our prepared discussion guides.
4
Grow as a family
The program usually runs six to eight weeks — and you can earn Baby Bucks for participating along the way.
The statistics
Why it matters
Our demographic research of Iosco County, using City Data and Kids Count, shows family dysfunction that increases Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) — affecting the physical health, mental health, and relationship success of the whole family.
20%
of adults in Michigan have four or more ACEs
15%
of children in Michigan have four or more ACEs
~40%
of local children grow up in a home where their biological parents are not married
Father absence is linked to virtually all Adverse Childhood Experiences children face — including poverty, addiction, trauma, and even asthma. Ask us about our “Root Cause” information to learn more.
FOR CHURCHES & ORGANIZATIONS
Bring Birth of a Family to your community
Harbor Lights has purchased the Birth of a Family charter ($15,000) and offers it free to churches and organizations in our service area — with everything you need to help build healthy families.
Call Carol ReynoldsNeed a ride?
If you need transportation, contact our office at least 48 hours before your visit and we will arrange Iosco Transit to bring you to and from our center — at no cost to you.
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What comes next
Birth of a Family pairs well with other services we offer for growing families: