Mission Or Objective:
The goal of the program is to give families the tools to assist in their child's language, social, intellectual and physical development.

Overview:
This is a home/school partnership program of the Quincy Public Schools, designed to help participants develop confidence through effective parenting skills. The objective is to enhance parenting skills and to promote parental involvement in children's homes and schools. Various classes and programs are offered to all parents, including expectant and parents of children birth to five years. 

Offers:
Parent Workshops; Family Resource Library/Toy Lending Library; Parenting classes; suppers provided; Parent-infant activities; Parent child interactions; child care and transportation available for any participants.

Activities available to parents of school children include:

Family Resource Library Videos, magazines, cassette tapes and books about child growth and development and parenting issues. Parenting Classes Series of six-ten week parenting classes held in day time or evening hours. Free child care and transportation available. Parent/Child Interactions Fun learning activities at school and community agencies to assist you in learning about relating to your child and learning about your school's goals and expectations for your child. These activities are held for parents and children to participate as partners. Advisory Boards Opportunity for parents to be involved in decision-making during their child's education. Newsletters Early Childhood & Family Center sends home regular newsletters to inform families about special events and what's going on. Program It is a program designed to help participants develop confidence through effective parenting skills. The goal of the program is to give parents the tools to assist in their child's language, social, intellectual and physical development.

Volunteers: Needed; Eligibility: Programs and activities are offered to any families, particularly expectant parents, and parents of children birth - 5 years. Fees: Usually no charges-might be a minimum charge for materials or workbooks;

Revised Date: 5/05/08