The Parent Center at Henry Street Settlement welcomes all parents experiencing questions, concerns and challenges in their parenting roles. At The Parent Center we take a holistic life-balance approach which focuses on nurturing the “self” role as well as the meaningful roles of father, grandparent and family, as roles transform throughout the life cycle. Our unique approach encourages positive growth and change for the parent as their child transitions throughout birth, childhood, adolescence and young adulthood. The Parent Center’s multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural staff is trained in health, behavioral health, life-span development and wellness and includes an occupational therapist, psychologist, clinical social workers and behavioral health care interns from the fields of occupational therapy, nursing, social work and psychology. We invite you to join our workshops, bring us your questions and share your concerns. Among the programs offered are:

 

• Parent Support: Support provided for all parents experiencing questions, concerns, stresses or challenges in their parenting roles. 
•  Positive Parenting Workshops: Expert topics ranging from bonding, attachment, discipline, communication, roles and relationships.
• Wellness and Life Skills:  Considers the mind-body connection, a parent’s roles and support network for a proper balance of daily life activities and improved well-being. 
•  Stress Management and Self-Care:  Informational and educational workshops to reduce stress and promote health.
• Monthly Parent Evenings:  Hear the latest about “hot button” parenting issues such as choosing a preschool.
• Mobile Parenting Workshops:  Parent workshops held in conjunction with neighboring high schools.
• Referral for Benefits Counseling and Community Resources: Referrals for help with Public Assistance, Tax Assistance, Legal Services, Child Support, Credit and Debt Repair, Housing Resources, Job Training and Placement, Health Insurance, Medical and Mental Health Services.
• Resources For Toddlers, Youth and Teens: Information and resources provided for Day Care, Camp Services, Youth / Teen Programs, and Arts, Music & Dance programs offered at The Abrons Art Center.

Parents are invited to drop-in Monday through Friday to receive support, enjoy our programs and browse our parenting library for additional parenting resources.   All programs and services are free of charge, including workshops, support and special events. See our calendar for current program hours.

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