Parent Resources

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Child & Family Resources is dedicated to providing affordable accessible programs that enhance and support the education of parents. It is our mission to encourage the highest quality of care and positive learning experiences for all young children.

 

 

 

Parent Education 

Child & Family Resources assists parents in developing their family strengths and obtaining their goals through Parent Education classes and home visiting programs. We offer classes in various topics in four to eight week session programs. Any parent desiring to learn more about parenting skills is invited to attend. We offer classes in:

• Parent Skills Education - child development, behavior management and discipline, goal setting, routines, consequences, etc.
• Parent/Child Interactions - appropriate expectations and interactions, easy to do activities, role-modeling, etc.

 Child abuse prevention through education and training is a principle focus of Child & Family Resources. Parenting programs fulfill court ordered requirements and participant may obtain a certificate. Parent educators facilitate programs, often teaming up with community resources to offer information, support, skills and techniques to enhance and improve parenting. 

 

Supervised Visitation

Visitation with a trained supervisor is offered at Child & Family Resources in a family friendly setting, on an as-needed-basis. By appointment, Family Educators can accommodate family and attorney requests for visitation in one of our two locations.

 

Child & Family Resources is committed to providing a setting that is conducive to both parent and child. Age appropriate activities are available and offer parents an opportunity to interact with their young children in a positive manner. Parents may also participate in a Child & Family Resources program to obtain parenting skills education. Child and Family Resources provides Supervised Visitation for court referred parents with a sliding fee scale payment option.

 

Parent & Child Programs

The Children's Center (Yates County only)

Operated by Child and Family Resources, Inc.

 

 " The Children's Center" is a free drop-in child care center for children whose families or caregivers have business in the Yates County Court. The center is a safe comfortable nurturing place which provides creative and educational activites, dramatic play, blocks, games and more for children while adults take care of court related issues. Children are provided with healthy snacks. Compassionate and supportive care is provided by two qualified staff and a volunteer.

 

Other services provided include referrals to other programs within the community, assistance with emergency needs and information for parents on childhood topics.

 

To see how "The Children's Center" can be of use to you click on the llnk.

 

 

Early Head Start (Yates County only)

This learning program is for children from birth to three years old. Early Head Start involves parents participation in both home and center based settings.No cost to participants, please register. 

Together Time

Penn Yan Site

Gorham Site

Socialization and positive parenting skills are the foundations of this parent-child program. Children and parents have opportunities to interact with their families and peers. Guided by bi-lingual Early Childhood and Family Educators, various parenting skills are modeled and encouraged. Age appropriate art, sensory and literacy activities are a common practice in this weekly program. No cost to participants, registration helpful. 

 

 

Young Parents Together Program
Penn Yan Site
This program provides opportunities for parents to support one another in a social and educational setting.  Each session includes educational information on parenting and life skills. Frequent guest speakers. Topics include: Child Development and Discipline, Nutrition, Health, Life Skills, and Stress Management. No cost to participants, please register.

 

Other Services

Lending Library A Resource Lending Library is available at both centers. Resources include: activity ideas, books, toys, videos, literacy kits, equipment and more.  Referrals to human service agencies, camps, recreation programs and other helpful sites. Car Seats for Kids (Ontario County only) Car seats are available for qualified Ontario County residents with a $20 donation; donation can be waived depending on income. Please call Millie at ext. 116.