Programs for New Parents
FLOURISHING FAMILIES PROGRAM
The Flourishing Families Program (FFP) helps pregnant couples and new parents make wise choices regarding relationships and learn skills to create and sustain a healthy family. The 15 hour relationship building program provides tools and mentoring support. Classroom training focuses on conflict resolution and problem solving skills. Mentoring is done by married couples who can share the journey of their own relationship through storytelling. The mentors commit to meet informally with program participants on a monthly basis for one year. Learned skills and support increase the chances for a healthy relationship between the partners and effective parenting.
Who is Eligible: Low-income, unmarried couples who are romantically involved and pregnant or parenting a child 3-months of age or younger.
Topics Include:
- Planning your baby's future
- Money management
- Co-parenting and the importance of fathers
- Communication and conflict resolution
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW!
BRINGING BABY HOME
A Workshop for Pregnant Couples and Parents of Infants and Toddlers
A first baby brings an unexpected abundance of stress and surprise to its new parents. Between 40 - 70% of all new parents experience stress, conflict and a reduction in marital satisfaction at the time of baby’s arrival. Research has shown that the BBH program: Increases the quality of the new parents’ relationship….. reduces interpersonal hostility between mother and father….. alleviates maternal post-partum depression and “baby blues”, parent-baby interactions, and overall infant development
To find a class and enroll click here.
For more information about Bringing Baby home click here.
