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.
Wise parenting is not always easy. At times, the responsibility and demands of being a caregiver can be overwhelming. The ParentWISE Program is here to help. ParentWISE offers Wisdom, Insight, Support and Encouragement through evidence-based curricula to children, parents, families and communities to eliminate child abuse, neglect, and family and community violence.
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. ParentWISE serves families and caregivers of all ethnicities, races, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, religions, cultures, and family compositions.
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
- Trainings for foster parents
- 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
- Coaching Boys into Men
- Families in Recovery
Classes are held on-site, in schools, businesses, houses of worship, or other community settings. Virtual Classes are also now available during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Every parent deserves support, and strong parents help keep kids safe! Join other parents & caregivers on Monday afternoons for lunch and connect with others in recovery or experiencing issues with substance abuse (Note: Classes are for adults only -- Childcare provided if needed)
In-Person Classes (masks TBD) will be held on Mondays starting June 6th!! Enroll now!
Contact
Ryan Reitz at 724.216.6813 or Ryan.Reitz@wfspa.org
Parenting is a lot of hard work! Join us Monday evening to find ways to make parenting easier and fun for both you and your child. (Note: Classes are for adults only)
Virtual classes will be offered via Zoom on Monday evenings from 6 pm-8 pm starting June 6th!! Enroll now!
Contact
Ryan Reitz at 724.216.6813 or Ryan.Reitz@wfspa.org
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Melodi Janosko at 412.342.2343 or Melodi.Janosko@wfspa.org
Learn how playing together can help your relationship as well as effective ways to set clear limits by joining The Incredible Years® Parenting Program for Teen Parents!
Starting June 8th, virtual classes will be offered via Zoom on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons from 11:30 am-1:30 pm!! (Note: FIrst and last class will be held in person at the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit)
Contact
Samantha Maggio at 724.217.8306 or Samantha.Maggio@wfspa.org
An evidence-based parent, youth, and family skill-building curriculum that strengthens communication skills, increases academic success, & decreases aggressive or problematic behaviors.
In-Person dinner & classes for parents and youth (ages 10-14) Wednesday evenings starting June 15!
Contact
Samantha Maggio at 724.217.8306 or Samantha.Maggio@wfspa.org
Take the guesswork out of parenting teenagers and join our Group Teen Trip P parenting group. Earn incentives while learning!!
Virtual classes help Thursday Evenings starting June 16th via zoom! Enroll now!
Contact
Shane.Orlic at 724.217.8303 or Shane.Orlic@wfspa.org
For more information please contact:
Shana Orlic
724-217-8303
Or use the Get In Touch form on this page.
For a program brochure, please click here.
