PARENTING CENTER
2928 WEST FIFTH, FORT WORTH, TX 76107 www.theparentingcenter.org

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Organizations Filed Purposes: TO PROVIDE FAMILY MEMBERS AND PROFESSIONALS WITH THE TOOLS, RESOURCES AND SERVICES TO BUILD SUCCESSFUL FAMILIES.

FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION - STAFF AND VOLUNTEER EDUCATORS PRESENT WORKSHOPS AND COURSES ON NUMEROUS POSITIVE PARENTING TOPICS TO VARIOUS GROUPS THROUGHOUT THE TARRANT COUNTY METROPLEX. CLASSES ARE OFFERED FREE OR AT A SLIDING SCALE FOR TARRANT COUNTY RESIDENTS. THE CLASSES OFFERED ARE USUALLY SPONSORED BY GROUPS SUCH AS CHURCHES, PTA'S, ETC. FEES FOR THE CLASSES ARE NEGOTIABLE. UNITED WAY FUNDING AND GRANTS FROM FOUNDATIONS MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR THE CENTER TO OFFER SOME REDUCED-COST AND FREE PROGRAMS. WE PROVIDE QUALITY, EVIDENCE-BASED INSTRUCTION ON EFFECTIVE, NON-VIOLENT CHILD-REARING PRACTICES, SO THAT PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS CAN FEEL POSITIVE ABOUT THEIR RELATIONSHIPS WITH THEIR CHILDREN.H.E.A.L. - HOME VISITING, EDUCATION, AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (H.E.A.L.) IS A FAMILY-STRENGTHENING PROGRAM THAT UTILIZES THE SAFECARE CURRICULUM. SKILLS TRAINING INCLUDE CHILD BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT AND PLANNED ACTIVITIES TRAINING, HOME SAFETY TRAINING, PARENT TRAINING ON HOW TO CREATE HEALTHY PARENT-CHILD INTERACTIONS, AND CHILD HEALTH CARE EDUCATION.PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAM IN SCHOOLS (PEPS) - THE PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAM IN SCHOOLS IS A THREE-HOUR PARENTING COURSE OFFERED AS PART OF THE HEALTH I CURRICULUM IN FORT WORTH AND ARLINGTON SECONDARY SCHOOLS. PEPS INCREASES STUDENTS' KNOWLEDGE OF POSITIVE PARENTING SKILLS, CHILD DEVELOPMENT, RESPONSIBLE CHOICES AND CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION.FAMILY TRANSITIONS PROGRAM - THE PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT TO FAMILIES RAISING CHILDREN BETWEEN TWO HOMES. SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO PARENTS, BLENDED FAMILIES, GRANDPARENTS AND CHILDREN. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES CLASSES, COUNSELING, CONSULTATION, MEDIATION, AND CO-PARENTING COACHING.EMPOWERING FAMILIES - THE CENTER PROVIDES MARRIAGE/RELATIONSHIP CLASSES AND OTHER SERVICES TO STRENGTHEN AND STABILIZE FAMILIES. THE TARGET POPULATION FOR THESE SERVICES IS LOW-INCOME FAMILIES, REFUGEES, TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) RECIPIENTS, AND THOSE ELIGIBLE OF RECEIVING TANF. FUNDING FOR THIS PROGRAM COMES FROM A COMMUNITY-CENTERED HEALTHY MARRIAGE AND RELATIONSHIP GRANT PROVIDED THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.HEALTY MARRIAGE - THE CENTER COORDINATES THE HEALTHY MARRIAGE HEALTHY FAMILIES COALITION OF TARRANT COUNTY.

CLINICAL COUNSELING - COUNSELING IS PROVIDED BY THE CENTER'S STAFF AND CONTRACT COUNSELORS FOR PARENTS, COUPLES, CHILDREN AND ENTIRE FAMILIES. COUNSELING RANGES IN ASSISTANCE WITH FAMILY SITUATIONS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN. FEES RANGE FROM ASSISTANCE PROVIDED BY THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES (TDFPS) OR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO DIRECT PAYMENTS FROM THE COUNSELED INDIVIDUALS. SOME FEES ARE BASED ON A SLIDING SCALE DEPENDING ON INCOME AND FAMILY SIZE.PARENTING ADVICE LINE - THE CENTER SPONSORS A FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE WHERE COUNSELORS AND EDUCATORS ANSWER PARENTING QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS. THE PARENTING ADVICE LINE OFFERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ASSIST CLIENTS IN THE COMFORT OF THEIR OWN HOME.CPS EVALUATION AND TREATMENT - COUNSELING IS PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE REFERRED BY CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES.WRAPAROUND FACILITATION - PROGRAM SERVES FAMILIES, FRIENDS, TEACHERS AND MENTORS IN THE TREATMENT PLAN FOR YOUTHS WITH MENTAL ILLNESSES.

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