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Programs that provide classes, workshops or other educational opportunities for parents, potential parents, or family members who want to acquire the knowledge and skills to be effective in their parenting role. (adapted from AIRS PH-6100)

National Fatherhood Initiative View on Map
12410 Milestone Center Drive Ste 600
Germantown, MD 20876
 Phone: 301-948-0599
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Address:
12410 Milestone Center Drive Ste 600
Germantown, MD 20876
Phone: 301-948-0599
Fax: 301-948-6776
Service Categories:
Mentoring Programs
Parent/Family Education
Email: info@fatherhood.org
URL: https://www.fatherhood.org/
Eligibility: For peer fathers or for fatherless children.
Services Provided: The National Fatherhood Initiative aims to improve the well-being of children through the promotion of responsible fatherhood.
Fatherhood program locator.
Source: Nationwide Suggest Providers Queue
Last Updated: 1/6/2020
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Children's National, Childrens National Health System View on Map
111 Michigan Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20010
 Phone: 888-884-2327
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Organization Name: Childrens National Health System
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Address:
111 Michigan Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20010
Phone: 888-884-2327
Toll Free Phone: 888-884-2327
Service Categories:
Hospitals
Parent/Family Education
Email: tbear@childrensnational.org
URL: https://childrensnational.org/
Eligibility: Children 22 and under.
Services Provided: Pediatric primary and specialty care including outpatient clinics, two emergency rooms, ambulatory surgery center, and acute care hospital. Ranked in the top five pediatric hospitals nationwide.
Source: MHP-Nationwide
Last Updated: 6/10/2019
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Bright by Text View on Map
PO Box 7038
Denver, CO 80207
 Phone: 303-433-6200
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Address:
PO Box 7038
Denver, CO 80207
Phone: 303-433-6200
Fax: 303-302-1691
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Parent/Family Education
Email: info@brightbytext.org
URL: https://brightbytext.org/home
Eligibility: No restrictions, information for children ages 0 - 8
Services Provided:

Bright by Text provides free activities, games, and resources in the form of text message. This program offers parents and caregivers expert tips and resources via text for children up to the age of five years old, including positive parenting tips and information about the child(ren)'s physical development.

  • Parenting Helplines
Source: Nationwide Suggest Providers Queue
Last Updated: 10/13/2020
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National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) View on Map
5100 SW Macadam Ave, Suite 300
Portland, OR 97239
 Phone: 503-222-4044
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Address:
5100 SW Macadam Ave, Suite 300
Portland, OR 97239
Phone: 503-222-4044
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Adoption Information & Support
Child Advocacy
Parent/Family Education
Email: info@nicwa.org
URL: https://www.nicwa.org/
Services Provided: Provides educational and informational resources for families, service providers, caseworkers and tribal leaders related to the welfare of Native American and Alaska Native children. This includes information about child abuse, adoption and foster care, policy, and advocacy.
Source: Nationwide Suggest Providers Queue
Last Updated: 1/3/2020
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National Stepfamily Resource Center, Auburn University View on Map
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Organization Name: Auburn University
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National Support Services, General
Parent/Family Education
URL: https://www.stepfamilies.info/
Eligibility: Member of a blended/stepfamily
Services Provided: Stepparenting Toolkit
Smart Steps Family Life Curriculum for Stepfamilies
Directory of Support Groups for Stepfamilies
Directory of professionals who have complete the NSRC's clinical training for working with stepfamilies
Source: Nationwide Suggest Providers Queue
Last Updated: 4/9/2020
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Parents Anonymous View on Map
250 West First Street, Suite 250
Claremont, CA 91711
 Phone: 909-621-6184
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Address:
250 West First Street, Suite 250
Claremont, CA 91711
Phone: 909-621-6184
Toll Free Phone: 855-427-2736
Fax: 909-621-0614
Service Categories:
National Support Services, General
Parent/Family Education
URL: https://parentsanonymous.org/
Eligibility: Parents and caregivers of all backgrounds
Services Provided:

Parents Anonymous® Program is an evidence-based family strengthening program utilizing mutual support (the giving and getting of help), parent leadership (seeking solutions and becoming empowered), and shared leadership® (working together) to achieve personal growth, improve family functioning and achieve parental resilience. Programs include local weekly support groups for parents and caregivers and separate programs for children.

National Parent Helpline is available Monday-Friday 10am-7pm PT at 855-427-2736. The Helpline provides emotional support from a trained Advocate to help parents become empowered and a stronger parent.
Source: Nationwide Suggest Providers Queue
Last Updated: 10/30/2020
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Exceptional Parent Magazine View on Map
270 Sparta Ave. Suite 104
Sparta, NJ 07871
 Phone: 973-726-6218
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Address:
270 Sparta Ave. Suite 104
Sparta, NJ 07871
Phone: 973-726-6218
Toll Free Phone: 800-372-7368 x234
Service Categories:
Parent/Family Education
Specialized Information Resources
URL: http://www.ep-magazine.com
Services Provided: Award winning publication provides practical advice, emotional support and the most up-to-date educational information for families of children and adults with disabilities and special healthcare needs as well as to the physicians, allied health care professionals, and educational professionals. The eMagazine is available for free, the monthly print publication is available as a paid subscription.
Content:
Diet & Nutrition
EP Voices: Monthly Columnists
Financial Planning
Schools, Camps & Residences
Provider Profiles: Internet-based and print
Source: Medical Home Portal
Last Updated: 7/25/2018
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The Children's Reading Foundation View on Map
515 W. Entiat Ave.
Kennewick, WA 99336
 Phone: 5097359405
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Address:
515 W. Entiat Ave.
Kennewick, WA 99336
Phone: 5097359405
Fax: 5093967730
Service Categories:
Language & Literacy Education
Parent/Family Education
Email: info@readingfoundation.org
URL: https://www.readingfoundation.org/
Eligibility: Available to all
Services Provided:

The Children’s Reading Foundation focuses on engaging parents and caregivers in a child’s learning, beginning from birth. Our early literacy and learning programs and campaigns provide families, schools and communities the knowledge, tools and skills necessary to ensure every child has the strongest literacy and learning beginning to thrive in school and life.

These evidence-based, proven literacy and early learning campaigns and programs are at work across the United States and in Canada, and growing. They are modeled to be replicated and adapted to meet the needs of the communities served, including families in poverty and non-English-speaking families.

Tools include:

  • Read with a child
  • READY! for Kindergarten
  • READ Up
  • Help Children Succeed

Chapter Directory: Find a local reading foundation chapter or program partner.
Source: Nationwide Suggest Providers Queue
Last Updated: 12/23/2020
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Parents as Teachers View on Map
2228 Ball Drive
Saint Louis, MO 63146
 Phone: 314-432-4330
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Address:
2228 Ball Drive
Saint Louis, MO 63146
Phone: 314-432-4330
Toll Free Phone: 866-728-4968
Fax: 314-432-8963
Service Categories:
Parent/Family Education
Prenatal/postnatal Home Visitation
Email: info@parentsasteachers.org
URL: https://parentsasteachers.org/
Eligibility: At-risk families with children under the age of 5.
Services Provided: Parents as Teachers helps organizations and professionals work with parents during the critical early years of their children's lives, from conception to kindergarten. By administering home visits to families, developing curricula, training professionals and advocating for children and family.
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Source: MHP-Nationwide
Last Updated: 11/7/2019
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Fussy Baby Network, Erikson Institute View on Map
451 North LaSalle Street
Chicago, IL 60654
 Phone: 888-431-2229
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Organization Name: Erikson Institute
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Address:
451 North LaSalle Street
Chicago, IL 60654
Phone: 888-431-2229
Service Categories:
Parent/Family Education
Email: fussybaby@erikson.edu
URL: https://www.erikson.edu/fussy-baby-network/
Eligibility: Those struggling to care for a baby who is fussy, crying excessively, or has difficulties with sleeping or feeding.
Services Provided:

A warmline for parents with a fussy or crying baby.

  • Parenting Helplines
Source: Help Me Grow Utah via United Way 2-1-1
Last Updated: 10/2/2020
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