Directions for Youth & Families'
parenting / early childhood programs focus on improving
parenting, communication, and decision-making skills in
order to prevent child abuse/neglect and improve school
readiness. Specialized services also emphasize coping
with teen parenting challenges. Services are provided in
homes and other convenient locations in the community.
Help Me Grow: This
program, part of a statewide network, provides support
services for both pregnant women and families whose
child(ren) ages 0-3 are either at risk of developing or
have been identified with a developmental delay or
disability that may interfere with their health or
development. Program referrals are made through the Help Me Grow
network.
Positive Paths Parenting: Parenting
instruction that works to improve the quality
of family life. Participants are charged for this course
based on a sliding
fee scale. (Class schedule)
Ready, Set, Grow: An in-home kindergarten
readiness program that provides case
management, parent education, and theme-based curricula
to multi-need families
with children ages 2-6. Staff work with both children
and parents.
Teen Parent Connection: Counseling, case
management, parent education,
and linkage with community resources are provided to
young people
ages 12-21 who are parenting or are in their 2nd or 3rd
trimesters.
Childbirth Education Classes are also offered free of
charge.
