Parenting and Early Childhood Programs
Directions for Youth & Families' parenting and 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 help teen parents cope with the challenges of child-rearing. Services are provided in homes and other convenient locations in the community.
Click here for class schedules.- 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.
- 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.
Directions for Youth & Families' parenting and early childhood programs focus on improving parenting, communication, and decision-making skills in order to prevent child abuse/neglect and improve school readiness.
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