Perinatal Support

Welcome to a compassionate space built by parents who understand the weight of an unexpected diagnosis in utero. Navigating high-risk pregnancy, complex fetal medical needs, or palliative decisions can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to do it alone. Below, you will find trusted Fort Wayne perinatal resources, home-visiting care, and specialized support to help you advocate for your baby every step of the way.

Navigate Maternity

260-585-6100
A free app that connects Fort Wayne moms with their OB, doulas, and lactation consultants in one place - from pregnancy through a full year after baby. Covered by insurance, including Indiana Medicaid.

postpartum support

1-800-944-4773
A global non-profit organization offering a confidential helpline, virtual peer support groups, and professional resources to help parents navigate perinatal mental health challenges and postpartum mood disorders.

Healthy Families

(260) 204-3820
A free, voluntary home-visiting program that pairs expectant and new parents with a Family Support Specialist to provide child development guidance, healthcare connections, and personalized support for up to the first three years of a baby's life.

Healthier moms & babies

(260) 469-4076
A community non-profit dedicated to reducing infant mortality by empowering expecting and new parents through free home visits with nurses and specialists, health education, doula support, and essential baby supplies.

Indiana Diaper Bank

317-855-0533

The Indiana Diaper Bank gives free diapers up to size 7, plus pull-ups for older children with disabilities. Special needs sizes are available.

A Hope Center

(260)422-3544

A Hope Center offers confidential support across three local locations (Hobson Rd, S Clinton St, and Columbia City). Services include pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, STI testing, blood pressure screenings, Postpartum Depression Assessments, pregnancy loss support, and safe sleep education. Programs include Mocha Mamas and Ask Nurse Anna, a nurse-led Q&A on pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum care, and parenting.

Palliative & Comfort Care Support

If your baby’s diagnosis is life-limiting, you don’t have to navigate those decisions alone either. Ask your maternal-fetal medicine team about a referral, or reach out to one of these organizations directly.

Parkview Palliative Care

(260) 266-2500
11104 Parkview Circle, Ste 430, Fort Wayne, IN 46845
Manages pain and stress for babies with serious diagnoses while working alongside your medical team.

Parkview Hospice

(260) 373-9800
1900 Carew St, Ste 6, Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Offers comfort-focused care and family bereavement support, including pediatric hospice services.

Stillwater hospice

(260) 435-3222
5910 Homestead Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46814
A local non-profit providing comprehensive hospice, palliative care, and grief support services tailored for patients of all ages and their families across northeast Indiana.

Fort Wayne's Guide for Special Needs Parents

Navigating the System. Supporting the Journey.

Halo's Hands provides step-by-step navigation and a complete resource directory for special needs parents in Fort Wayne, Indiana. From perinatal support to adult transitions, get personalized guidance through Medicaid, SSI, respite care and essential family services.