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United Way of Acadiana Early Head Start hosts community Baby Shower
ABBEVILLE, La. (KLFY) -- United Way of Acadiana Early Head Start (UWA EHS) is hosting a community baby shower that is open for expected mothers of Vermilion Parish.
The event will be held on Wednesday, May 21 from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Vermilion Women’s Resource Center located at 515 Edwards Street in Abbeville.
Attendees will be provided with baby items, refreshments, resources, and information about the organization’s free Early Head Start program.
Heather Blanchard, UWA President and CEO, shared how the organization wants to support all families of the community by providing resources from the beginning.
“Ensuring access to nutrition and healthcare is just one part of our comprehensive approach to helping children get off to a good start,” Blanchard said. “We support parents, caregivers, and our community to prioritize investment in early childhood development.”
To support this initiative, UWA EHS is collecting baby items for expectant moms in need. The list of needed items can be found at their website.. Those who would like to donate can drop off items at the UWA main office located at 215 E. Pinhook Road in Lafayette or purchase directly from an Amazon wishlist: click here .