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Family Education

86% OF PARENTS REPORT FAMILY FUNCTIONING GAINS*

Our Parent Education and Family Support programs are funded by state funding, grants and donations, in addition to fixed program costs we also provide families with workbooks and class incentives. A $100 donation will provide workbooks and incentives for 6 families.

Families with children birth to 3 years

Nurturing Parenting®

    • Nurturing Parenting is a group-based parent education and support program for those with children birth-3 years of age designed to build nurturing parenting skills as an alternative to abusive and neglecting parenting and child-rearing practices.
    • Participants attend weekly two-hour sessions for 12 weeks.
    • Each session includes a complimentary meal, childcare and incentives.
Families with children 3-12 years

The Incredible Years®

    • The preschool and school-age Incredible Years parent training program is an evidence-based program designed to support parents in strengthening the parent-child interactions and attachment, reducing harsh discipline, and fostering a parent’s ability to promote children’s social and emotional skills.
    • Participants attend weekly two-hour sessions for 14 weeks.
    • Each session includes a complimentary meal, childcare and incentives.
Families with children 13-18 years

Active Parenting for Teens

    • Actively Parenting is a group-based parent education and support program for those with children 13-18 years of age designed to help parents raise teens to be responsible, courageous, and prepared for independent life.
    • Participants attend weekly two-hour sessions for 6 weeks.
    • Attendance based incentives given.
Groups vary by location

Circle of Parents® Support Groups

    • Provides a friendly, supportive environment led by parents and other caregivers. It’s a place where anyone in a parenting role can openly discuss the successes and challenges of raising children.  It’s a place where they can find and share support.
    • Each session includes a complimentary meal, childcare and incentives.
    • Times and Location vary by group.
Parent Education and Diversion Program

Safe Child Education Program

For parents cited for leaving their child(ren) unattended in a vehicle or home or cited with a violation of the city/county youth protection ordinance.

Requirements to participate:

    • Contact Thompson to register for the required class.
    • Provide a copy of the citation to Thompson, PRIOR to attending class.
    • Attend and participate in the class which is occurs on the 4th Wednesday of every month from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at Thompson.
    • Successful completion of the class may allow for dismissal of your case. To determine if you qualify for this benefit, please contact your attorney or the District Attorney’s Office.

*FY22-23 Results

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