Pregnancy
Can the baby hear your voice and respond in the womb?
Your baby will start to hear between 23 weeks and 27 weeks. The constant beat of your heart is the clearest sound for him, but he'll also be able to hear some of the things going on around you. Your baby will only hear low-pitched sounds to start with.
How soon can you apply for WIC ?
As soon as you know you are Pregnant
When should your child get his first hearing test?
At birth at the hospital
The goal is for all babies to have a newborn hearing screening by one month of age, ideally before they go home from the hospital; identified by 3 months of age and enrolled in early intervention or treatment, if identified as deaf or hard of hearing, by the age of 6 months.
Where can you receive free diapers?
Diaper Pantry Community Health Connections Once a Month
Do you know where to find the Bus Schedule
Montachusett Regional Transit Authority
When should you first go to the doctor?
your first prenatal visit will generally be around 8 weeks after your LMP (last menstrual period).
How far along do you need to be to receive cash benefits from TAFDC
If you have no minor children in the home, but are 6 months pregnant, you may be eligible for cash assistance. If you are less than 6 months pregnant and have no minor children, you are not eligible for cash assistance.
When should your child start to make babbling sounds? Goo, Gaa, DA?
Between 2 & 3 months
Where is the closest Food Pantry from here?
Salvation Army, Fitchburg, MA 978-342-3300
Does the Bus travel to Gardner
Yes
Routes 1 & 2 go in a large circle around Gardner. They run in the opposite direction of each other (with a slight deviation) allowing the rider to go back the way they came.
When do the babies lungs develop?
In general, most babies born at 35 weeks will have adequate functioning lungs and babies have traditionally been considered "full-term" with normally-developed lungs by 37 weeks
What is something that you are entitled to if you are low to moderate income and have children during tax season?
Child tax credit
The Child Tax Credit (CTC) is designed to give an income boost to the parents or guardians of children and other dependents. It only applies to dependents who are younger than 17. The credit is worth up to $2,000 per dependent, but your income level determines exactly much you can get
If you had concerns around your child’s development where would you go?
Lipton Early Intervention : Community Healthlink : 978-537-0956
What number can you call for Resources?
211
211. Call 2-1-1 for information and referral to community and social services, such as ESL classes, financial assistance programs, health clinics, or counselling services. 211 is free, confidential, multilingual and available 24-hours a day. You do not have to give your name or personal details to get information.
Mart has a shuttle that goes to Boston and Worcester? True or False
True
'MART' provides shuttle services to the general public to medical facilities in Boston. The shuttle services depart from the Fitchburg Intermodal Transportation Center three times each day Monday - Friday.
The Boston Shuttle Service departs at 7:30 AM and 2:30 PM.
For more information regarding schedules and departures please call 978-345-7711 option 3 or 800-922-5636 option 3
**IF YOU NEED A RETURN RIDE PLEASE CALL ‘MART’ AT 800-922-5636 EXT. 3 AT LEAST 1 HOUR BEFORE TIME LISTED ON SCHEDULE.
MART' provides shuttle services to the general public to medical facilities in Worcester. The shuttle services depart from the Fitchburg Intermodal Transportation Center three times each day Monday - Friday.
The Worcester Shuttle Service departs at 7:30 AM, 11:30 AM, and 3:30 PM.
For more information regarding schedules and departures please call 978-345-7711 option 3 or 800-922-5636 option 3.
**IF YOU NEED A RETURN RIDE PLEASE CALL ‘MART’ AT 800-922-5636 EXT. 3 AT LEAST 1 HOUR BEFORE TIME LISTED ON SCHEDULE.