To report child
abuse in Iowa call: 1-800-362-2178
abuse in Iowa call: 1-800-362-2178
Our mission: Positive Parenting, Inc. educates to prevent child abuse
in Decatur, Wayne, Ringgold and Clarke counties in Iowa.
in Decatur, Wayne, Ringgold and Clarke counties in Iowa.
| Your tax deductible donation will help with the fight against child abuse in south central Iowa. It's quick and easy to donate...and every dollar will mean so much in the life of a child. Donate today... |
| Disclaimer: In providing this web site, our purpose is to offer information regarding child abuse and its prevention in a manner that is easily accessible. This informational web site does not replace individual counseling or direct services. In addition, Positive Parenting, Inc. is not responsible for how any information on this web site may be used by any person(s) who may access this site. Copyright 2005-2009 Positive Parenting, Inc. All rights reserved. |
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| Positive Parenting, Inc. is a registered 501c3 nonprofit charitable organization. Federal ID #42-1232917 Donations are tax deductible as allowed for by law. |
| Our Parent Education Program |
Our program is designed to deliver parent education in several different ways in order to maximize the
impact we are able to make. Educating parents benefits us in the following ways: parents receive
validation for their efforts, additional techniques to use in the parenting of their children and a support
system that aids in decreasing social isolation; children gain by being raised in safer and more stable
homes by parents who have the tools necessary to parent in a nurturing way; and our communities reap
the rewards of having cohesive and nurturing relationships between families, children and adults and the
community as a whole.
Our Parent Education Program includes the following components:
impact we are able to make. Educating parents benefits us in the following ways: parents receive
validation for their efforts, additional techniques to use in the parenting of their children and a support
system that aids in decreasing social isolation; children gain by being raised in safer and more stable
homes by parents who have the tools necessary to parent in a nurturing way; and our communities reap
the rewards of having cohesive and nurturing relationships between families, children and adults and the
community as a whole.
Our Parent Education Program includes the following components:
 | 1,2,3,4 Parents! (C) - This curriculum is designed to be delivered in three sessions to groups of | |
| parents who have children from birth through age 4. Classes are held in many locations throughout our service area both during the day and in the evening. |
| Active Parenting Now in 3 (C) - This three session group class is for parents with children from | |
| age 5 to age 12. Again, classes are held in many locations throughout our service area both during the day and in the evening. |
| Active Parenting of Teens (C) - For parents with youth age 13 and up, this group class is | |
| structured to be delivered in six sessions. As with our other group parenting classes, this class is held in many locations throughout our service area both during the day and in the evening. |
| Becoming a Love and Logic Parent (C) - For parents with children of all ages, this group class is | |
| offered in six sessions. Like all of our group parenting classes, this is held in many locations throughout our service area both during the day and in the evening. |
| Nurturing Parenting Program (C) - This is a home visit program provided for families unable to | |
| attend group parenting classes or who need or request more intensive services. The curriculum's design allows flexibility in the number of and frequency of sessions. Portions of the curriculum are also utilized for the mandatory two home visits each family enrolled in group parenting classes receives. |
| Nest/Stork's Nest Presentations - Staff are available in each county we serve to provide | |
| presentations at the various Nest/Stork's Nest sites. Various subjects are available as presentations including 'Protecting Your Child from Sex Offenders', 'Parents and Stress', 'Age-Appropriate Expectations' and 'Nurturing Touch - The Art of Infant Massage' among many others. |
| Parents As Teachers - This home visitation program recognizes the fact that parents are their | |
| children's first and best teachers. Available to families expecting a baby and with children up to age 5, monthly visits focus on child development and how parents and caregivers can best nurture that development. Provided solely in Decatur County by our organization, we will provide referral services for those in our remaining service area to organizations who provide the program in Wayne, Ringgold and Clarke counties. | ||
| Check out our Events Page to find class locations, times and other important information! | |