On-Site Parenting Education

The Parent Resource Center programs are structured, not only to increase positive parenting skills to prevent child abuse, but also encourage parents to accept responsibility for themselves and their children. The program philosophy adheres to the old proverb, “ Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach him how to fish and he will eat for the rest of his life.”

All on site parenting education classes utilize the “Bavolek Nurturing Program” written by Stephen J. Bavolek, Ph.D as the core of their curriculum. This curriculum is family-based with a proven track record of preventing child abuse and neglect. The “Bavolek Nurturing Program” is founded on building the quality of empathy in family members to promote personal empowerment, self-worth, non-violent discipline, age-appropriate expectations and compassion. All parenting classes are a 16-weekl curriculum with open enrollment.

The Center provides unique support services for families who utilize the Family Resource Center, including:

Limited transportation to and from classes.
On-site childcare during class time.
Specialized medical services, provided by a Registered Nurse, including health assessments, developmental testing, medical provider referrals, health education and one-on-one consultation.
Healthy Family MediCal for Children and Kaiser Permanente Child Health Plan application assistance for families seeking low cost medical coverage.
Differential Response
Mental Health Services
Family Literacy and GED Preparation Classes

First-time mothers who want to learn more about their pregnancy, changing body, delivery and newborn care
Pregnant women who desire labor and delivery support
Parents who need someone to talk to
Any parent who wants to make positive life changes
Mothers and fathers who want more information on positive child discipline
Young couples who need help in building a closer relationship within the family

The Center currently offers a variety of classes to meet the changing needs of our families. They include the following:

Labor and Delivery Support – On-going weekly labor and delivery parenting education classes offer young mothers information on anatomy, nutrition, the importance of prenatal care, childbirth education, breast feeding, child growth and development, basic parenting and avoiding unhealthy addictions. These prenatal education classes, combined with the in-home mentoring component, creates a powerful combination that ensures the greatest chances of a healthy pregnancy, successful delivery and strong mother/child bond. This class is held in Modesto, Turlock and Oakdale. Please see schedule of classes for locations, days and times.

Infant Parenting Program – This program was developed to provide services with a specific focus on newborn/infant care and to help new mothers understand and meet their infant’s basic needs, develop early attachments, and emphasize the critical role of a nurturing parent. These on-going classes focus on breast feeding, infant bonding massage, proper nutrition and feeding, immunizations, childhood illnesses, appropriate expectations, ages and stages of development, sleep disturbances, colic and the importance of forming early attachments. Please see schedule of classes for location, day and time.

Car Seat Education Program - This program will teach you how to install a car seat correctly. Please see Car Seat Education Shedule for location, day and time.

Adult and Teen Parenting Programs – These programs include the concepts of self-awareness, identifying personal strengths, goal setting, communications skills, anger and stress management, understanding of child development, and behavior management techniques. Programs are designed to meet the individual needs of our parents. Classes are held in Modesto, Turlock, Oakdale and Hughson, for Adult Women, Co-ed Groups, Young Mothers and Teen Parents. Classes are also available in Spanish. Please see schedule of classes for locations, days and times.

Family Literacy - Family Literacy and GED preparation classes are offered by Stanislaus Literacy Center through Family Resource Center services. Please see schedule of classes for locations, days and times.