Parenting Skills Classes
A+ Parents is an eight session parenting skills
course designed to promote positive, healthy, nurturing interactions
between parent and child. The curriculum is based on the
"The Nurturing Program" developed by Dr. Stephen Bavolek. Parents
learn to increase empathy and self-esteem, to develop positive alternatives to physical punishment, develop family
rules, and learn how to simply have fun as a family.
Topics
We offer three age based curriculums: 0-5 years, 5-11 years, and
adolescents. Among the many topics covered in this program are:
- Ages and Stages
- Behavior Management
- Stress Management
Activities and lessons are prepared for the children as
well. Child care and light refreshments are offered during classes
and an "incentive program" is offered to parents that complete the
course. Upon graduation,
parents are awarded "gift vouchers," (please see how you can help,
below) which can be used to purchase
toys, books, and school supplies or other items the family may be in need
of. Parents must attend and
complete 6 of the 8 classes to graduate and earn vouchers. Follow-up
services are provided in the form of:
- In-home therapeutic counseling for parents and children
- Marriage and relationship counseling
- Housing, employment and transportation assistance
- Substance abuse treatment and referrals
Eligibility and service area
A+ Parents is for anyone caring for a child. Parents, grandparents, foster parents, child care providers, and children are
encouraged to attend. A+ Parents is currently offered in Chatham County,
however services are available upon request in Effingham, Bryan, and Liberty counties.
Fees
There is a fee for services offered, however the cost
may be covered by the Department of Family and Children Services, the
United Way, WELCA or donations (please see how you can help, below).
Schedule
The course meets twice a week for 4 weeks, for a total of 8
sessions. Each session runs from 2 to 2 ½ hours. Dates, times, and
locations vary, so please call the Savannah office for the next scheduled
class. (912) 355-2083, ext: 25
Location
A+ Parents is located at
6555 Abercorn St. Suite 205
Savannah, Ga. 31405
(912) 355-2083 or fax (912) 355-1499
You Can Help
If you wish to donate items for the "incentive program",
please contact our resource development department at (912) 355-2083, ext:
13. You can also sponsor a family in need of services when other
funding is not available.
Funding
A+ Parents was started in 1993
and partners with several agencies throughout the community including Hope House, Turning Point, and Union
Mission's Magdalene Project. A+ Parents is sponsored by Lutheran
Services of Georgia in collaboration with State and local agencies. It is also
funded in part by various Lutheran congregations and private donations.
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