Community Outreach
The following classes are regularly offered at JFK Medical Center. To register, please call 732-632-1632.
Managing Gestational Diabetes: Your Guide to a Healthy Baby
Individualized instruction provides education, support and hands-on experience to those women recently diagnosed with gestational diabetes. A written prescription for instruction from the doctor can be submitted to the insurance company. Call (732) 650-9207 for an appointment and fee information.
Preparation for Breast Feeding
This one-time course runs from 7:00 to 9:30 pm. This class, throught the use of videos, lectures and discussions, provides mothers-to-be the opportunity to learn more about the art and science of breast feeding. Fee: $25/mother.
New Moms and Babies Support Group
Join new mothers and their babies for an afternoon of sharing their new experiences and challenges of motherhood. Meets 1:00 to 3:00 pm on the second Wednesday of the month. No fee.
Infant Care Class
This course consists of three weekly sessions that run from 7:00 to 9:30 pm. Classes include lectures, videos and demonstrations. Topics include bathing and caring for the baby, bottle-feeding and breast feeding, parenting, safety and first-aid. Fee: $50/couple.
One-Day Infant Care Class
This fast-track class is offered on Saturdays or Sundays from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. Fee: $60/couple.
CPR For Family and Friends
This hands-on, 3-hour course offered in one session provides new parents with basic lifesaving skills for the infant and child. Topics include CPR plus obstructed airway procedures. Taught by certified CPR instructors. Fee: $30/individual or $50 couple. Call (732) 321-7588 to register.
Sibling Preparation Class
This one-time class is held weeknights from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. It is for children aged 3 to 11 and their parents to prepare for a new brother or sister. A lecture, video and tour of the Family Suite at JFK will be included. Fee: $25/family.
Thinking About Adopting?
Find out about the procedure and requirements needed by adoptive agencies for USA and/or international adoption in this one-night program. Runs 7:00 to 9:30 pm. Fee: $20/indicidual or $30/couple.
Infant Care for the Adoptive Parent
A two-night "hands-on" course on the care and safety of a newborn, infant and toddler. Fee: $25/individual or $40/couple. Private instruction: $135/couple.
Grandparenting Class
A compact, one-night class from 7:00 to 9:30 pm offered to new grandparents. This is a "hands-on" safety class for the care of the infant and toddler with a review and update on infant care and infant products. Addresses the concerns of new grandparents and stresses the importance of "family support." The new mother or mother-to-be is invited to join the grandparent at no charge. Fee: $20/grandparent or $30/grandparenting couple.
Father's Class
A one-night class from 7:00 to 9:30 pm presented by an experienced father in a fun, relaxed, guided conversation designed to help the father-to-be or new father prepare for the role of parent. Fee: $25/father.
Safe Sitter Babysitting
Nationally certified one-day babysitting course for 11-13 year-olds. Learn basic lifesaving skills for choking, CPR, nosebleeds and more. Learn to market your babysitting skills. 8:45 am - 4:30 pm on designated Saturdays. Fee: $45/student.