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Parenting Classes and Support Network

Provider Name Provider Description Category Description Address City Location Description Location Phone Contact Contact Phone Provider Phone Provider EMail Provider URL
Boys Town of North Florida Offering parenting education online; Free tips, advice, resources, and guidance; Also offers parenting books and resources for sale on website 3555 Commonwealth Blvd. 850-575-6422 www.boystown.org/north-florida
Brehon Institute for Family Services Project S.A.F.E. - Support and Family Education for Taylor and Madison Counties; job and continued education; in-home parenting program; connecting families to community resources; childbirth education; improving family dynamics. Serving families with children aged 0-6. P.O. Box 721 Madison 850-971-4205 850-656-7110 jmalone@brehonfamilyservices.org www.brehonfamilyservices.org
Capital City Moms Club Families sharing the challenges of parenthood, supporting and learning from each other and striving to put life's daily adventures into perspective; Come here to discuss great books, take group walks, meet at a playground, and more...all the while enjoying playtime with our children N/A moms.meetup.com/704
Devereux Kids, Inc. Offers community education programs to teach positive interventions and community advocacy skills 2967 Natural Bridge Rd Woodville 414-6868 www.devereux.org
DISC Village Comprehensive prevention, intervention, and treatment agency; Offers Adult Services by providing a comprehensive assessment/case management to males and females through self-referrals and community referrals; Prevention Unit provides school-based/community-based substance abuse programs; Offers juvenile services; Offers independent living services as a means to help foster care youth better prepare to live on their own; Offers vocational programs to enable participants to become employed in a suitable job; Operates residential services campus in Woodville, FL; Family Services provides family preservation services in-home to families in the local community Juvenile Outpatient Program: Provides early intervention and an array of chemical dependency counseling and educational services to juveniles, their families, and juvenile offenders under court supervision. The Juvenile Outpatient program provides individual and family counseling by counselors trained in substance abuse issues. Also offers parent support group and urinalysis testing. 3333 W. Pensacola St., Ste. 300 575-4388 discinfo@discvillage.com www.discvillage.com
DivorceCare Wildwood Presbyterian Church offers a 13 week, non denominational, biblicly based seminar/recovery program including a dvd series that addresses a different topic each week. Provides a safe environment for individuals who are separated, in the process of a divorce, or are already divorced; For more information contact Gaye Drew Wildwood Presbyterian Church; 100 Ox Bottom Rd 894-1400 gayedrew@comcast.net www.divorcecare.org
Florida Department of Health Child and Adolescent Health Unit: Provides leadership and policy direction that support the department's mission to promote and protect the health and safety of all children, adolescents, and their families through the delivery of quality public health services and promotion of professional health care standards; Programs include: school health services, abstinence education, and osteoporosis prevention and education 4025 Esplanade Way, Ste. 110 245-4475 www.doh.state.fl.us/family/childhealth/index.html
Larry Barlow, Ph.D., LMFT, FAMFT D.A.D.S. Family Project: Parenting classes designed for fathers; Speaking engagements by arrangement on fatherhood issues N/A 681-3639 lbarlow@fsu.edu
Madison County High School Teen Parent Program - Madison County High School offers a variety of programs for students who need assistance. Please call for more information. 2649 W. US Highway 90 Madison 850-973-5061 850-973-5061
Oasis Center for Women and Girls Oasis is a non-profit whose mission is to improve the lives of women and girls through celebration and support. 317 East Call Street, phone: 222-2747 or www.theoasiscenter.us. Support Group for Single Parents Moms: Based on the belief that single moms need each other to provide support through difficult times and to share and learn from each other. Safe, informal and free; Free babysitting provided for children under 12. Limited space available. 317 E. Call St 850-222-2747 sarah@theoasiscenter.us www.theoasiscenter.net
Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida Florida Circle of Parents: Free, confidential, mutual, self-help, parent support groups for anyone in a parenting role; Group facilitators and parents share leadership so that participants receive help and provide help to others; Call to join a group or start a new group in your area 111 N. Gadsden St, Ste. 200 921-4494 Tonia Brennan 850-921-4494 www.ounce.org
Parent Helpline A statewide, toll-free telephone crisis hotline that offers immediate assistance to parents and other primary caregivers in Florida who are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or who have specific questions or needs about their children, or their behavior; Open 7am-11pm, Mon-Sun; Closed on state holidays N/A 1-800-FLA-LOVE (352-5683) hotlinedir@211bigbend.org www.211bigbend.org
Parents Raising Sensational Multiples (PRSM) Join us for play dates, family events, and Mom’s nights out; Meets monthly with other parents/guardians of multiples for sharing information and support; Formerly Big Bend Parents of Twins N/A 850-445-7756 www.tallytwins.com
Visions of Manhood, Inc. Encourages fathers to be involved in children's lives and teaches about legal rights, responsibilities related to child support, child custody, and paternity 2110 S. Adams St, Ste. E 847-0066 visionsofmanhood@comcast.net www.visionsofmanhood.org
African-American Marriage and Family Preservation Foundation, Inc. Provides premarital and marriage counseling, marriage education, couples retreats and workshops, parenting workshops and groups, family counseling, budgeting and credit repair workshops, home buyer education, domestic violence prevention and education (gay couples are welcome), Summer Rites of Passage program, Africa Expedition program for high school and college youth, psychodrama summer youth plays, family magazine and publications, audio tapes and other educational resources. 2565 Barrington Circle 850-558-0613
Capital Area Healthy Start Coalition Provides services/support to pregnant women to have a healthy baby; Pregnant women are offered a HS Risk Screen by their healthcare provider. If screen indicates risk, a HS Care Coordinator is assigned and offers help. HS services include: child birth education, community referrals, emotional support, mental health counseling, breastfeeding support, child development classes, etc. CCs work w/ moms to determine the right support/services and work w/ the family until the child is 3 1311 N. Paul Russell Road Suite A-101 850-488-0288 Kristina@capitalareahealthystart.org www.capitalareahealthystart.org
Children's Medical Services Free Parenting Class at CMS: 'Parenting Tools for Positive Behavioral Change' Tuesday evenings, March 29, 2011 - May 3, 2011, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. For parents and caregivers of children 18 months to 18 years. Learn positive and effective parenting tools you can use to enhance your child's positive behaviors and strengthen your relationship with your children. Reservations must be made in advance: call 850-487-2604 ext 187. 2390 Phillips Rd 850-487-2604 www.cms-kids.com
The Stork Club Offers childbirth classes, refresher classes for parents, and Siblings Rock! classes for children 2 and up. Also offers 3 different customizable Celebration Signs available for rent for baby showers and/or to welcome mommy and the new baby home. For more information, visit www.thestorkclub.net Offers childbirth classes, refresher classes for parents, and Siblings Rock! classes for children 2 and up. Also offers 3 different customizable Celebration Signs available for rent for baby showers and/or to welcome mommy and the new baby home. For more information, visit www.thestorkclub.net n/a 850-322-9833 www.thestorkclub.net
Dick Howser Center for Childhood Services Dick Howser Center holds monthly parent meetings where parents can come and enjoy family relevant topics or discuss life raising a child. Gives parents the chance to share local Tallahassee resources and offer support. All parents are welcome to introduce new ideas or ways to make Tallahassee even more family friendly. 240 Mabry Street 850-574-3906 kstreb@goodwillbigbend.com www.dickhowser.org
Family Encouragement Foundation, Inc. Offers assistance with: parent coaching, healthy marriage and relationship building, youth manners, encouragement for parents and grandparents. N/A 850-329-7311 familyencouragement@yahoo.com
Healthy Families Florida Healthy Families Florida is a free, voluntary program that provides families with useful information on parenting and child development. Families may be eligible for services if they: Live in an area where services are provided, are expecting a baby or have a baby less than 3-months-old, and are currently experiencing stressful life situations that indicate they could benefit from home visiting services. 111 North Gadsden Street, Suite 200 850-488-1752 www.healthyfamiliesfla.org
ParentFurther.com Everyday steps for raising successful children ParentFurther is the only parenting Web site based on Search Institute’s Developmental Assets, 40 common-sense, positive experiences and qualities that help influence choices young people make and help them become caring, responsible adults. The asset framework is grounded in research and has become the single most widely used approach to positive youth development in the United States. 615 First Avenue NE Minneapolis MN www.ParentFurther.com
Oasis Center for Women and Girls Oasis is a non-profit whose mission is to improve the lives of women and girls through celebration and support. 317 East Call Street, phone: 222-2747 or www.theoasiscenter.us. 'Heart of the Matter, Mother-Daughter Circle' for Middle School Girls and their Moms. At the every heart of girls' development if the mother-daughter relationship, in all of its dimensions-strengths, challenges, longings, disappointments, comforts and dreams. Call Oasis for more information at 222-2747. 317 E. Call Street 850-222-2747 sarah@theoasiscenter.us www.theoasiscenter.net
Grandparents as Parents Are you a grandparent raising your grandchildren? Join us for monthly GaP Support Meetings. The GaP Program: Support Groups; Educational Programs; Family Social Events; Health Education and Screenings; Legal Services; Advocacy; Information and Referral to Community Resources. Call for more information about lunch and evening meeting dates: 850.891.4041 or ashley.webb@talgov.com 1400 North Monroe Street 850-891-4041 ashley.webb@talgov.com www.talgov.com/seniors/index.cfm
Grandparents as Parents (GaP) Are you a grandparent raising your grandchildren? Join us for monthly GaP Support Meetings. Monthly Grandparents as Parents (GaP) meetings, the last Wednesday of every month at the LeRoy Collins Public Library, 200 Park Avenue, Noon to 1:30pm. For more information, call 850-891-4008 200 Park Avenue 850-891-4041 ashley.webb@talgov.com www.talgov.com/seniors/index.cfm