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    ParentWISE Education Classes

    Providing education classes for parents, caregivers and people who work with children in one of our facilities, virtually, or in the community.

    Program Overview

    Wise parenting is not always easy. At times the responsibility and demands of being a parent or caregiver can be overwhelming even to the most experienced hands.

    In difficult times, the ParentWISE Program is here to help. ParentWISE offers Wisdom, Insight, Support and Encouragement through an evidence-based curriculum to children, parents, families and communities to eliminate child abuse, neglect, and family and community violence. Having the opportunity to share the feelings and experiences with other parents can make raising a child more enjoyable. Supported and educated parents and caregivers make for stronger families and healthier communities.

    Our hope is that by supporting parents and caregivers, they will feel more confident in their roles as nurturing adults to the benefit of their children and the communities in which they live.

    The ParentWISE program is available to assist parents, caregivers, educators, and behavioral health providers. Our services include:

    • Classes that help with the challenges of parenting
    • Workshops for organizations, churches, businesses and schools
    • Bee Kind/Anti-Bullying Education series, a literacy-based curriculum for day care centers, pre-schools and elementary schools that teaches children the act of kindness
    • Educational and supportive services for incarcerated parents, families involved with family court, and families with special needs

    ParentWISE uses the following Evidence-Based & Evidence-Informed Curriculums to educate concepts and best-practices in our group settings.

    • The Incredible Years (ages 2-10)
    • ACT Raising Safe Kids (birth-10)
    • Strengthening Families Program 10-14 (10-14)
    • Group Teen Triple P (12-18)
    • Be Strong Parent Café
    • Smart Parents-Safe and Healthy Kids
    • Children Hurt in Loss and Divorce

    Classes are held on-site, in schools, businesses, houses of worship, or other community settings.

    Eligibility Requirements
    Anyone in a caregiving role to a child is eligible to participate (i.e. parent, step-parent, grandparent, foster parent, babysitter).
    Thursdays Incredible Years Parenting Program

    It's no secret that parenting can be challenging, especially in a pandemic. Sign up to learn ways to strengthen your relationship with your child and build steps to a brighter future.

    Virtual classes start Thursday, February 11.

    Parents of children ages 2-10 are encouraged to attend this evidence-based parenting program, The Incredible Years®

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    Tuesdays Incredible Years Parenting Program

    Looking for a program to help interact with your children better? Join us for a fun-filled series of Tuesday evenings to learn new techniques that will benefit your relationships with your kids!

    Virtual classes start Tuesday, February 16.

    Parents of children ages 2-10 are encouraged to attend this evidence-based parenting program, The Incredible Years®

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    Mondays Incredible Years Parenting Program

    Parenting is a lot of hard work! Sign up to find creative ways to make parenting easier and fun for both you and your child!

    Virtual classes start Monday, February 22.

    Parents of children ages 2-10 are encouraged to attend this evidence-based parenting program, The Incredible Years®

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    Get in Touch

      Please use this form to Get In Touch with us about your non-emergency questions. In the event of an emergency or mental health crisis, please call 911 or your local county crisis center (click here for a list)

      Point of Contact

      To learn more about ParentWISE, the Bee Kind/Anti-Bullying Education Series, or to enroll in Parenting classes, please contact:

      Shana Orlic
      724-217-8303
      Or use the Get In Touch form on this page.

      The Incredible Years Parenting Program:

      For Information about our Monday classes, click here.

      For Information about our Thursday classes, click here.

      For a program brochure, please go here.

       

      Other Programs

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      Bee Kind Program
      Providing pro-social skills building for children up to and including age 12 in a classroom setting or in the community.
      Foster Grandparent Program
      Providing senior citizens the opportunity to serve as mentors, tutors and caregivers to at-risk children and youth or children and youth with special needs.
      St. Margaret Foundation Free Medical Shuttle
      Providing free shuttle services to and from UPMC medical facilities and doctors offices in the Alle-Kiski Valley for adults with no available form of transportation.
      Families Outside
      Providing low-cost transportation to state correctional facilities across Pennsylvania to help families maintain relationships with incarcerated loved ones.
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