Kids Free To Grow offers Parenting Programs in a group setting to promote healthy ways of parenting. We use the Active Parenting and Nurturing Parenting programs as evidence-based curriculums.
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We offer ongoing parenting classes throughout York county. To be contacted on upcoming classes: Please email: Shannon Briggs Shannonb@kidsfreetogrow.org or Call (207) 985-5975
Parent Café
This parenting group helps parents to build protective factors, promote deep individual self-reflection and provide peer-to-peer learning. Parent Cafés are based on the principles of adult learning and family support.
Active Parenting: First Five Years
Kids Free to Grow uses the Active Parenting curriculum for most of our community based parenting programs. Held in a group settings, these Active Parenting Programs are designed to teach parents of children aged 0-5 to build their parenting skills. The programs emphasize cooperation, self esteem, and responsibility and promote non-violent discipline.
Nurturing Parenting Program
This parenting program is held in a group setting in which parent(s) or caregiver(s) learn and develop skills such as empathy, self worth, empowerment, roles & expectations plus discipline with dignity.
Circle of Parents®
Circle of Parents is a friendly, supportive environment led by Kids Free to Grow facilitator, parents and other caregivers. It’s a place where anyone in a parenting role can openly discuss the successes and challenges of raising children. Parents and Caregivers foster an open exchange of ideas, support, information and resources.