Nurturing Parenting
Program®
Center for Multicultural
Human Services
Alexandria City Early
Childhood Development
Stop Child Abuse Now
(SCAN) of Northern Virginia
This program offers parenting classes that include the entire family – parents and their children.
- Classes range from 12-21 weeks, depending on the ages of children in the family
- Available in English or Spanish for most curriculums
- Classes with an African American cultural focus are offered periodically
- Offered in a variety of community settings
- Classes are free, and include:
- A light evening meal
- Child care for children under 5 years of age
- A structured program for children 5 years of age and older
- For more information:
- General information, call 703-324-7691; TTY: 703-222-9452
- About classes in English, call 703-324-7691; TTY: 703-222-9452
- About classes with an African American cultural focus, call 703-324-7501; TTY: 703-222-9452
- About classes in Spanish, call 703-324-7405; TTY: 703-222-9452
- Check the Nurturing Parenting factsheet to read more about types of programs available and curriculum topics, or to download a Nurturing Parenting Enrollment form.
http://cmhsweb.org
Offers a wide range of services, including:
- A 10-week parenting class in Spanish and English
- Individual, group and family therapy/counseling services in English, Farsi, Spanish, Vietnamese, French and other languages
- Domestic violence program for immigrant women and their children
- Certified Batterers Intervention Program
- Alcohol and drug abuse prevention
- Fees required for some services
- Contact the referral line: 703-533-3302, ext. 303
Alexandria City Department
of Human Services
Division of Community Programs
Office
for Early Childhood Development
- Teen Parent groups at T.C. Williams High School during lunch periods – when there are enough participants for a group
- Subsidized child care provided while teen parent attends school if case is open
- Participants must live in City of Alexandria
Call 703-838-0765; TTY: 703-836-1493
http://www.scanva.org
Provides parenting education and family support, including:
- Parenting Classes: in English and Spanish offered in fall and spring.
- Children's component, designed for ages 5-9, teaches ways to improve communication skills, increase self-esteem, and deal with anger.
- Childcare is available for children ages 0 - 4.
- Parents with children of all ages are invited.
- Services are free. A light dinner is provided.
- ABCs of Parenting Program curriculum is used.
- Educational Parent Support Groups: Groups are open, ongoing and available in Spanish and English.
- Services are free.
- Structured children's activities available for children
ages 0-10.
- Parent Connection Newsletter: Triannual
newsletter contains information about parenting classes, playgroups,
and support groups for all of Northern Virginia.
- Success by 6
- Program focuses on families with children under six to prepare children for school.
- Services include weekly playgroups, parenting education, and case management.
- Designed and implemented by SCAN of Northern Virginia, Hispanic Committee of Virginia, and Healthy Families Alexandria, with support from United Way.
- Services are free.
- Educational Parenting Information: available
via brochures, fact sheets, and other formats
Call 703-820-9001