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Baby TALK, in Decaur, Ill., provides support services to families with very young children. Baby TALK offers more than 6,000 contacts with parents and children each month in its Decatur programs, holds weekly Baby TALK times with parents of newborn to 3 year old children at various community sites and teaches parenting classes to teen parents at high schools, middle schools and Boys and Girls Clubs. It also provides early intervention services to infants and toddlers, parenting education for low-income parents at the health department's Well Child Clinic and organizes monthly family fun nights. BT meets new families at the hospitals during deliveries, holds lapsits for 1 to 3 year olds and sends bimonthly newsletters to parents during the first three years of their child's life. Baby TALK s also provides a phone service for parents, teaches read aloud techniques to parents and provides special prenatal education for low-income parents.

Primed for Life Inc. is a non-profit organization based in Decatur, IL, dedicated to evaluating, educating, and empowering individuals as they navigate life's transitions. Through a diverse array of programs and services, the organization addresses the pressing needs in the community, particularly for those facing challenges and at-risk lifestyles. Offering coaching, goal setting, and educational support, Primed for Life helps participants harness their aspirations while building resilience and stability in their lives. By focusing on personal growth and community involvement, the organization aims to create lasting positive impacts for individuals and families in the areas it serves. Generated from the website

The City of Decatur in Illinois actively engages its community through various initiatives, including the celebration of events like "Imagine a Day Without Water" to highlight the importance of its water system. Recent developments include the opening of new community facilities, such as basketball courts and a genealogical society library, aimed at enhancing local recreational and educational opportunities. Generated from the website