Parenting Skills Classes (New Parents)

The agency provides family life education services for people in Los Angeles County. Services include family literacy programs, family support centers/outreach, parenting skills classes, and parent/child activity groups. There are geographic restrictions for some programs.

The Nu Parent program provides parenting education for parents with children ages birth to 5 years with the goal of preventing child abuse and providing support for new families. A general 10-16 week parenting class is also available for parents of children age 5 and up.

A family enrichment program provides bi-weekly classes focusing on child development, brain development, and building social connections among parents/caregivers.

Family literacy is provided through a library program. Weekly structrured classes focus on engaging parents and caregivers to develop and increase reading routines at home.

A family resource center assists parents with resources, referrals, parenting education, legal services, free tax information, financial literacy, employment skills, English as a Second Language classes, case management, holiday family events, and family enrichment programs. Home visits may be available.

Parent/child activity groups include periodic workshop sessions in which parents and their young children can explore the arts: art and crafts, music, drama.