Programs for Referring Professionals

Healthy Families Fairfax
Nurturing Parenting Program®
Alexandria City Early Childhood Development
Arlington County Parent Education Program
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) of Northern Virginia

* Please see all other areas of the Parenting Resources Guide
for valuable information about the programs and services available for clients.

Families who are referred to this program receive educational, therapeutic, and supportive services to help prevent child abuse and neglect and promote child health.

• Refer at-risk, first-time parents to Sherri Torrenzano:
  703-324-7706; TTY: 703-222-9452.
• Mothers must be pregnant or the newborn baby must be younger than three months old
• Families referred to the program voluntarily choose to participate
• Services are provided until child reaches age 5
• Read more about Healthy Families Fairfax
• Call 703-324-7706; TTY: 703-222-9452.
• Services provided through a partnership between Department of Family Services, Health Department, Northern Virginia Family Service, UCM Community Solutions and Reston Interfaith.

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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.

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• 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

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• Parenting with Success. Two 11-week sessions in English (fall/spring)
  Programs are free, but participants must be referred by a service provider
  Offered at 3033 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. Must pre-register
• Crianza con Exito. Four 8-week sessions in Spanish (summer/fall/winter/spring)
  Programs are free, but participants must be referred by a service provider
  Offered at 3033 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. Must pre-register
• Parenting with Success: The Teen Years. Two 6-week sessions (fall/late spring)
  Open to Arlington parents of teens. Must pre-register.
  Offered at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, Arlington.
• Crianza con Exito: La Adolescencia. One 6-week sessions (early spring) in Spanish
  Open to Arlington parents of teens. Must pre-register.
  Offered at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, Arlington.
• Additional services include: Parent Link, a newsletter in English and in Spanish, and workshops upon request.
• For more information or to register, contact 703-228-1551 (English programs) or 703-228-1547 (Spanish programs). Se habla espanol. TTY: 703-228-1398.
  More information is available on our website at http://www.arlingtonva.us/Departments/HumanServices/services/family/ HumanServicesServicesFamilyChildrenFamily.aspx

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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

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