Eau Claire Area Family Resources

Check out these fantastic family resources from around the City of Eau Claire and Eau Claire County.

EARLY LEARNING

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Wisconsin
Children ages 5 and older are matched with a mentor. They meet at a location like school or the YMCA to do activities such as reading and playing games.
424 Galloway St., Eau Claire, WI 54703
715-835-0161 • https://www.bbbsnw.org

Eau Claire Area School District—Prairie Ridge Early Learning*
Programs include Eau Claire 4 Tomorrow, Head Start, and Early Childhood Special Education.
3031 Epiphany Lane, Eau Claire, WI 54703
715-852-3628 • www.ecasd.us/Prairie-Ridge-Early-Learning/Home

Early Literacy Coalition of the Greater Chippewa Valley
The coalition is made up of organizations in the community. The coalition works together to support literacy development in young children using resources like Talking is Teaching.
https://www.earlyliteracycoalition.org

Western Dairyland Head Start*
Head Start promotes school readiness of children under the age of five from low-income families.
418 Wisconsin Street, Eau Claire, WI 54703
715-836-7511 • https://www.wdheadstart.org

*Language assistance is available in Hmong and Spanish.

 FAMILY/PARENT SUPPORT

Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association*
ECAHMAA serves Hmong families in the Chippewa Valley through a variety of programs related to family strengthening, food, housing, and more.
1320 West Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire, WI 54701
715-832-8420 •  https://www.ecahmaa.org

Eau Claire County—Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)*
Program serves pregnant women, infants, women who are breastfeeding, postpartum women, and children younger than five. Services include education, nutritious foods, and referrals.
720 Second Avenue, Eau Claire, WI 54703
715-839-5051 • https://www.eauclairewi.gov/government/our-divisions/health-department/clinics/wic-benefits-programs

Family Resource Center
Programs serve parents of young children in Eau Claire and Dunn Counties. Services include playgroups, home visiting, and education.
4800 Golf Road, Suite 450 #61, Eau Claire, WI 54701
715-833-1735 • http://www.frcec.org

Literacy Chippewa Valley
Adult education is offered to support language and other life skills. Services are free and tailored to each learner.
510 S. Farwell Street, Eau Claire, WI 54701
https://www.literacychippewavalley.org

Nurse Family Partnership*
The program supports moms from pregnancy through the child’s second birthday. Services include home visits by a nurse.
720 Second Avenue, Eau Claire, WI 54703
715-495-1149 • https://www.nursefamilypartnership.org/locations/Wisconsin

UW–Madison, Extension Eau Claire County*
Programs focus on building strong families. Services include parent and wellness education.
227 1st Street W., Altoona, WI 54720
715-839-4712 • https://eauclaire.extension.wisc.edu

Western Dairyland—Child Care Partnership*
Program supports child development by increasing access to affordable and quality child care services.
418 Wisconsin Street, Eau Claire, WI 54703
715-831-1700 • https://www.childcarepartnership.org

*Language assistance is available in Hmong and Spanish.

HEALTH

Apple Pregnancy Care Center
Services include free, confidential pregnancy tests, free counseling, and referrals to both private and government agencies that can help.
2600 Stein Blvd., Eau Claire, WI 54701
715-834-5254 • https://applepcc.org/about.html

Chippewa Valley Free Clinic*
For current walk-in hours, call the clinic or visit their website. Call to schedule an appointment for the mental health, vision, or dental clinics.

1030 Oak Ridge Dr., Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 839-8477 • https://cvfreeclinic.org

Chippewa Valley Technical College—Dental Hygiene Clinic Health Education Center*
Services are by licensed dental professionals or supervised dental students. Accepts Medical Assistance. Sliding fee scale for financially limited patients.
615 W. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire WI 54701
(715) 833-6271/800-547-2882, ext. 6271 • https://www.cvtc.edu/community-members/dental-clinic

The Community Table
Serves a hot meal 365 days each year to those in Eau Claire needing food and hospitality.
320 Putnam St., Eau Claire, WI 54703
715-835-4977 • https://thecommunitytable.org

Eau Claire County Department of Human Services—Birth to Three Program*
Services include support for infants and toddlers with developmental delays and disabilities.
721 Oxford Ave, Suite 1001, Eau Claire, WI 54703
715-839-2300 • https://www.eauclairecounty.gov/our-government/departments-and-facilities/department-directory/human-services/children-youth-and-family-services/birth-to-three-program

Eau Claire County Department of Human Services—Children, Youth, and Family Services*
Programs promote the health and well-being of children and families.
721 Oxford Ave, Suite 1001, Eau Claire, WI 54703
715-839-2300 • https://www.eauclairecounty.gov/our-government/departments-and-facilities/department-directory/human-services/children-youth-and-family-services

Eau Claire County—Fit Families*
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) nutritionists provide support and tools every month for a year to families with children ages 2-4. Those who complete the program eat more fruit and vegetables, are more physically active, and watch less TV.
720 Second Avenue, Eau Claire, WI 54703
715-839-5051 • https://www.eauclairewi.gov/government/our-divisions/health-department/clinics/wic-benefits-programs

Feed My People Food Bank
Offers Weekend Kids’ Meals, onsite school pantries, pop-up pantries, and more to support kids and adults facing food insecurity. Call or visit their website to find your nearest food pantry.
715-835-9415 • https://www.fmpfoodbank.org

La Leche League—Eau Claire
This organization offers parent to parent breastfeeding/chestfeeding support. Check the group’s Facebook for updates on meetings.
4800 Golf Road, Eau Claire, WI 54701
715-514-8283 • https://www.facebook.com/llleauclaire

*Language assistance is available in Hmong and Spanish.

HOUSING

Altoona Housing Authority*
2404 Spooner Ave., Altoona, WI 54720
715-834-1842 • 715-839-6240 • https://www.publichousing.com/details/wi_altoona-housing-authority-wi

PUBLIC HOUSING UNITS OWNED BY ALTOONA HOUSING: Rent an apartment owned by Altoona Housing Authority. There are single bedroom units and 2 & 3 bedroom duplexes and townhouses. Same application as EC County Housing.

Eau Claire CITY Housing Authority*
203 S. Farwell St., Eau Claire WI 54701
715-839-4943 • https://www.eauclairewi.gov/government/our-divisions/housing/housing-authority

TENANT BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE: Limited term program (max of 2 years). Renter finds a suitable place to live. Renter pays approximately 30% of total income for rent & utilities.
PUBLIC HOUSING/CITY OWNED HOUSING: Rent an apartment owned by the City of Eau Claire Housing Authority. City of Eau Claire only.

Eau Claire COUNTY Housing Authority*
227 1st Street, West, Altoona, WI 54720
715-839-6240 • https://www.eauclairecounty.gov/our-government/departments-and-facilities/department-directory/housing-authority

PUBLIC HOUSING/COUNTY OWNED HOUSING: Rent an apartment owned by Eau Claire County Housing Authority.
HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM: Renter finds a suitable place to live. Renter pays approximately 30% of total income towards rent & utilities. Anywhere in Eau Claire County.

*Language assistance is available in Hmong and Spanish.

PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Public libraries provide free access to educational and recreational materials, programs, and services. The following is a list of public libraries in Eau Claire County. Get a free library card at any location.

Altoona Public Library
1303 Lynn Avenue, Altoona, WI 54720
715-839-5029 • https://altoonapubliclibrary.org

Augusta Memorial Public Library
113 North Stone Street, Augusta, WI 54722
715-286-2070 • https://augustalibrary.org

Fairchild Public Library
208 Huron Street, Fairchild, WI 54741
715-334-4007 • https://fairchildpl.org

Fall Creek Public Library
122 E. Lincoln Avenue, Fall Creek, WI 54742
715-877-3334 • https://www.fallcreekpubliclibrary.org

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
400 Eau Claire Stree, Eau Claire, WI 54701
715-839-1648 • https://www.ecpubliclibrary.info

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