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Offers mentoring and support for expectant fathers to further support their partners in pregnancy and parenting.

Offers parenting classes.

Provides a parenting support and child abuse prevention program.

Services provided by the Initiative include: - A media campaign in cooperation with the National Fatherhood Initiative with the message that fathers involvement with their children is important - Case management for fathers and their families - Programming including: 1) "Foundations of Fatherhood", a 12-week educational support group that covers all areas of fathering, from self-image to anger management to spiritual leadership. Fathers are encouraged to share from experience as they identify with one another's problems and triumphs. 2) "Long Distance Dads", a class for incarcerated fathers, similar to "Foundations of Fatherhood." 3) "Five Love Languages", a video series on developing effective communication with partner and children. 4) Dads in Training (DIT): Promotes fatherhood responsibility to young fathers; provides case management and educational support groups. The Initiative partners with other agencies and organizations to provide services to all Lancaster County fathers and

Offers a peer support and advocacy group which identifies and addresses the unique needs of pregnant and parenting teens. Teens will further develop critical parenting and life skills and advocate on behalf of youth with regards to issues such as pregnancy, health and safety, relationships/communication, education and career, and economic development.

Provides pregnancy and sexual health services.

Offers parenting classes. Topics covered include care; well and sick baby care; child safety; discipline; nutrition; infant growth and development; child bedtime routines, and playing with your child.

Provides (14) up to two-hour sessions for families with children.

Provides foster care and adoption services, offers support and training for parents, and offers guidance and support to those entering adulthood.

Offers positive parenting program in private, in-home sessions or a group setting. Gives parents simple and practical strategies to help them build strong, healthy relationships, confidently manage their children's behavior and prevent problems developing.

Offers a home visitation program that provides support, information, and referral services to pregnant women and parents with children. Specializes in modeling good parenting techniques and effective discipline practices, child and parent advocacy, educating parents on child growth and development, and working towards family sustainability.

Provides activities kids, parents, and caregivers of all ages can take part in. Activities for infants and toddlers encourage them to explore and learn new things and preschoolers get prepared for their Kindergarten classrooms. Offers classes and group activities tailored to parents with children up to 18 years of age. Services and schedule vary by site. Visit the website for details.

Offers 16 week parent education program. Certificate of completion provided at the closing session.

Offers individualized counseling for expecting women and couples. They can meet weekly/biweekly with a trained lay counselor to learn about prenatal care and childbirth through our Earn-While-You-Learn program called "BRIDGES". Completed sessions are exchanged to earn new cribs, car seats, pack-n-play, diapers, baby clothes, and more.

Offers a seven-week workshop that gives parents practical ideas about how to build healthy, happy relationships with their children. Parents learn how to enhance self-esteem for themselves and their children.

Offers mentoring and support for expectant fathers to further support their partners in pregnancy and parenting.

Offers parents simple and practical strategies to help them build strong, healthy relationships with their children that will contribute to a pleasant and productive family life at home.

Hosts workshops and information sessions around the topics of parenting, child development, in-school advocacy, financial management, skill building, and resource sharing. Works with community members and partner agencies to provide the knowledge, tools, and resources that community members need to thrive. Staff provide crisis support, advocacy efforts, resource connection, and wellness workshops. Also hosts on-site therapists and a licensed social worker for students and families who may need those services.

Offers a wide range of classes and assistance to pregnant and parenting women, caregivers, mothers, fathers, grandparents and foster parents.

Parents and Children Together (PACT) helps parents learn how to use positive discipline and to set age-appropriate expectations for their children. Parents of children in the home who are risk for abuse and /or neglect, who are trying to regain custody of their children and parents with cognitive disabilities who have children, and who may need support services or specialized parental training.

An education and intervention program for young people that focuses on developing decision-making skills, positive outlets for feelings, improved family dynamics, and goal setting, while providing impactful information on substance use, misuse, and addiction, drinking and driving, and the legal, social, and other consequences of substance use. Free monthly Parents Night is open to the community.

Offers mentoring and support for expectant fathers to further support their partners in pregnancy and parenting.

Offers services such as educational programs, parenting classes, peer mediation, and youth enrichment programs to provide youth and teens with skills and coping mechanisms to manage challenges of childhood, adolescence, and parenting.

Provides outpatient mental health services for individuals (children/youth age 5 and above, adults, and older adults), families, and couples. Services include individual counseling, couples/relationship counseling, family therapy, parenting education, stress management, behavior modification, play therapy, and career counseling. Group therapy is also available.

Provides a preschool program for low-income children ages birth through five year olds. It provides children with a developmentally appropriate early childhood education. The program ensures that young children get health checkups and screenings, including vision and dental, that they are fed a nutritious hot meal every day and that they are working toward outcomes/developmental milestones. We also have a school-age program and offerings for teens/young adults. Our agency provides support to parents as well.