Power to Parent

Power to Parent Programs are comprised of classes and workshops specifically designed for pregnant and parenting teens and young adults.

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Power to Parent courses are:

• Child-centered: Parents learn about childhood development, ages and stages, nurture, methods of positive discipline, and school readiness.

• Parent-centered: Parents discuss issues such as stress and anger management, health and safety issues, healthy communication, life skills, goal-setting, and self-esteem.

• Academic: Activities involving reading, writing, literacy, and creative expression.

• Multi-leveled: Opportunities to work independently and collaboratively in small groups.

• Forward-thinking: Emphasis on healthy, long-term choices for parents and their children, including education, graduation, employment, and planning for the future.

ECP serves nearly 350 parents annually at numerous sites, including comprehensive high schools, charter schools, alternative and transitional education programs, shelters, foster care residences, reaching a diverse range of populations.