The Parent Network

Our trained parent educators go into the home and work with each parent one-on-one in a structured educational program.  Participants are encouraged to attend a Parenting Support Group, which enhances skills that are being learned in the home as well as provide a supportive structure for parents to discuss parenting issues with others who may be dealing with similar problems.

The Parent Network has two components: 

• The first component collaborates with Muscogee County Department of Family and Children Services, the Muscogee County School District, The House of T.I.M.E. (Substance abuse rehabilitation for homeless women), Asset Builders of Columbus, local homeless shelters and community organizations and is also open for self-referral.

• The second component is funded through the Knight Foundation to follow 5th grade students from J.D. Davis Elementary School for three years and provide the students and families with skills to enhance their relationship.  This is done through individual sessions, group sessions, family outings (movies, dances, parties, etc.).  This program works closely with the school and families and follows the students through Marshall Middle School.

Spanish curriculum is also available.

This program is provided at no cost to program participants and is designed to enhance parenting skills by:

• Teaching parents ways to raise responsible children
• Enhancing communication between parent and children
• Teaching the Active Parenting style
• Working around parents' busy schedules

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