Now more than ever.
Many parents are now faced with layoffs, food and housing insecurity, and the absence of critical social support systems—in addition to the universal parenting stressors felt by everyone with young children at home.
Parents need support
Parent Voices
Across the board, parents told us that they…
- Feel extremely isolated
- Are having trouble engaging their children in schoolwork
- Are exhausted as they juggle a multitude of competing responsibilities with young children at home
- Are struggling to meet the emerging emotional needs of their children
Step up to support family resilience by donating today.
The virtual Power of Parenting program
- Curriculum designed specifically to address the needs of parents during this crisis
- Eight interactive parenting workshops, three Parent Cafés*, and a virtual graduation
- Sessions facilitated by Families First’s expert Parenting Educators – focusing on stress reduction, self-care, and more
- Food and grocery gift cards up to $100 provided to eligible participating families
- Significant time for social connection offered in each virtual session
- Technical support provided to partners and parents, including a test session and individual assistance
*Developed by Strengthening Families
Additional Family Support
On top of the Virtual Power of Parenting program, Families First is:
- Equipping families with emergency resources by providing eligible program participants with up to $100 in grocery store gift cards.
- Producing the Power of Parenting Video Series, which provides parenting tips helpful to parents everywhere during this crisis.
- Providing virtual leadership workshops and Parent Café discussion sessions for program alumni, facilitated by Parent Leaders.
- Connecting families to resources through our community partners.
- Updating our family resource page for parents to access critical services being offered in the community.