The Internet Based Parenting Education program consists of two different approaches to reach parents who cannot come in to attend the programs we hold at our site. The first is live online educational workshops in which parents attend the program in a virtual meeting room in live time. There is a mix of formal presentation, interactive exercises and opportunities for parents to share their stories and ask questions. The second type of program consists of "on demand articles" which are placed on our website and available to parents whenever they have the time or need to address certain issues. These articles, either audio-based narrated power points or text only, are short (5 to 10 minutes) and cover challenges that parents face as they raise their children. The advantage of these programs is that parents can attend/learn the information from the comfort of their own homes, accommodating their hectic schedules, and without having to consider child-care needs

Offers physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, developmental teaching by special instructors, and infant massage. PennCares preschools allow young children with and without disabilities to play, develop, and learn together while promoting a sense of belonging.

Provides residential services to young mothers and children in need at two residential facilities located on a campus in Roxborough. A) Generations I: Provides Supervised Residential Housing for young mothers with one young child. B) Generations II: Provides Transitional Housing for young mothers with up to two young children. C) New Generations: Provides Permanent Supportive Housing for young mothers who have been identified as homeless, each with up to two children.

Provides activities for families, personal visits, group connections, child screening, and resource network.

Operates a day care licensed by public welfare. Offers breakfast, lunch, and snacks.

Offers physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, developmental teaching by special instructors, and infant massage. PennCares preschools allow young children with and without disabilities to play, develop, and learn together while promoting a sense of belonging.

Play 'n Share is a discussion/support group for parents of infants and toddlers up to age 3 years. Children play in the same room as the parents. Parents learn information, gain support and have the opportunity to make connections with other parents. Since parental feelings of isolation are so prevalent and a cause for overly harsh disciplinary practices, this opportunity to talk with other parents and the two Parenting Educator facilitator is very significant. Parents choose the topics to discuss; some examples are sleep issues, isolation, eating, social needs of children and parents, spousal support, parent and in-law management. The environment in Play 'n Share is nurturing, non-judgmental and supportive, so that parents feel free to share and are open to learning new information.

Operates a day care licensed by public welfare. Offers breakfast, lunch, and snacks.

Offers family based services in the home, school or community for intervetnion with at-risk youth.

Offers a home visiting program to assist parents in understanding their child’s development and encourages the use of activities that promote healthy growth in language, cognitive, motor, and social-emotional skills. Parent educators deliver services through personal visits, group connections, developmental screenings and a resource network.

Offers free pre-abortion/prenatal screening with options counseling, pregnancy testing, and ultrasounds. Provides material support in the form of baby supplies and clothing that can be acquired using “Baby Bucks” earned in our birth-parenting classes. We have a one-time emergency supply support program as well.

Provides residential services to young mothers and children in need at two residential facilities located on a campus in Roxborough. A) Generations I: Provides Supervised Residential Housing for young mothers with one young child. B) Generations II: Provides Transitional Housing for young mothers with up to two young children. C) New Generations: Provides Permanent Supportive Housing for young mothers who have been identified as homeless, each with up to two children.

Toddler Activity Time is a parent/child mini-preschool for children age 2 years to 3 1/2 years old and their parents. Each session is structured like a preschool session with storytime, circle time, music, a craft and a snack. The parent participates in the activities so that this program is an opportunity for young children to get accustomed to the structure of school without having to separate from their parent. Each session is lead by two Parenting Educators. There is informal education for the parents that goes on as teachable moments arise; issues about development, readiness, realistic expectations, management techniques, discipline are typical areas of information that the Parenting Educators discuss.

28 different workshop topics, each about a specific parenting issue. Each is lead by 2 Parenting Educators and offers information, support, opportunities to connect with other parents. Each workshop consists of formal presentation and interactive exercises that allow participants to share their questions, concerns, and stories with other parents. The setting is nurturing and non-judgmental to allow each parent to feel as supported and comfortable as possible, to maximize likelihood of learning and new information being taken in by participants. Topics include: Building Self-Esteem in Your Children; Tools of Effective Discipline; Skills for Healthy Communication; Coping with Anger; Taming the Anger Monster in Children; Tackling Temper Tantrums in Toddlers; Coping with Sibling Rivalry; Parenting the Temperamentally Challenging Child; Truths about Consequences; Team Parenting; Limit Setting for Toddlers; Raising Confident Girls; Understanding Your Adolescent; The Unique Child; Promoting Responsibility in Yo