In Home Parenting
In
Home Parenting is an in home parenting education program offered to
Butte County families. Parents who want to improve their parenting
skills can work with an in-home parent educator to improve their
relationship with their child(ren) and enhance their family support
system. In Home Parenting offers parent support, parent-child
activities and works with parents to develop parenting techniques that
offer positive results.
“It is helpful to have someone
to listen and support me in my
parenting” - Parent.
Positive Outcomes
Your relationship with your child will strengthen as you learn to
problem solve and advocate for your family. Your family may benefit by
learning to:
- Communicate your needs in a loving, positive manner.
- Express emotions appropriately.
- Enhance your family support systems.
- Use discipline effectively.
- Handle stressful times and celebrate through family time
and laughter.
- Participate in exploring the world together.
- Focus on solutions rather than on problems.
"In Home Parenting's help and
support is amazing. They are always
available when I call." - Annette, Parent.
Eligibility
The
program is voluntary and is facilitated by
Youth for Change in collaboration with the Butte County Department of
Behavioral Health and other service providers. Families are referred by
a Mental Health Clinician from various organizations. Referrals can
include parents (biological or step), grandparents, foster parents,
uncles/aunts raising children, teen parents, single parents, etc. To be
eligible, the child(ren) must have Full Scope Medi-Cal and meet medical
necessity.
For further questions regarding how to make a referral to the In Home
Parenting program, or to see if you might qualify for services, please
contact the Program Manager at:
Rio Lindo Support Center
578 Rio Lindo Avenue, Suite 3
Chico, CA 95926
530-894-5933 ext. 24
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