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The Power of Parent Education 

January 14, 2016

PCRG_winterspring2016_croppedSo much of what we do at SCAN is about prevention, before child abuse or neglect begins in a family.  As child welfare professionals, we know that education  and support of parents is key to empowering caregivers to ask for help, improve their skills and nurture children in the healthiest ways. But connecting parents with the resources they deserve and need–especially in a large, transient area like Northern Virginia–is not always easy.

Publishing the Parent Connection Resource Guide (PCRG) is one way SCAN helps. Twice a year, we curate an easily-downloadable directory of classes, workshops, support groups and more for parents in our region. Read the latest version here

The PCRG includes opportunities from more than two dozen agencies and organizations and organizes them by five regions: Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax/Falls Church, Loudoun and Greater Prince William. It also includes SCAN’s own programs for parents, which currently include:

  • ABCs of Parenting Class (in English) | Alexandria, VA
    THURSDAYS, MARCH 31 – MAY 19 (registration begins February 15)
    The program covers topics such as child development, praise and empathy, building your child’s self-esteem, family rules, age-appropriate discipline, alternatives to spanking, and family stress management. No eligibility requirements. Registration is required. Class includes a family meal, childcare for children ages 0 to 4, a children’s program with yoga component for children ages 5 and older, weekly raffles and educational materials.
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  • Parent Café: Taller Para Padres e Hijos (in Spanish) | Sterling, VA
    FEBRUARY 4 – FEBRUARY 25
    Starting February 4, a four week Spanish-language parent workshop will cover topics ranging from creating family rules to Hispanic parents raising American children. The workshop includes a program for children 10 and older that complements parents’ sessions.  Sessions will take place in Sterling, VA from Mondays from 6:30 to 8:00 pm.
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Learn more about SCAN’s Parent Education Program here.