Parenting Classes – Special Populations
Catholic Charities 713-526-4611
2900 Louisiana, Houston 77006
Catholic Charities provides services to pregnant and parenting adolescents and young adults, ages 25 and under and their infants, birth fathers and their respective parents, or family support system. Those electing parenthood or adoption receive prenatal care in an on-site clinic and delivery at St. Joseph’s. Post adoption counseling is available, as well as a birth parent support group. Postpartum services include life skills, health, and parenting classes. One year of aftercare and a mentor group for birth fathers are offered. Bilingual services are provided. www.catholiccharities.org
Children at Risk Center for Parenting and Family Well-Being 713-869-7740
Through its research and advocacy programs, CHILDREN AT RISK is a well-known leader in understanding the health, safety and economic indicators impacting children, and educating public policy makers about their importance in improving the lives of children. http://childrenatrisk.org/parenting/
ChildBuilders 713-481-6555
2425 Fountain View Dr., Ste. 210, Houston 77057
ChildBuilders provides school and community-based programs teaching children preschool – high school child abuse prevention, healthy relationship education, child development, and positive discipline techniques. Parent involvement and education components are included in all programs. www.childbuilders.org
City of Houston Health and Human Services – Healthy Families, Healthy Futures (HFHF)
The Healthy Families Houston program offers evidence-based home visitations to first time mothers between the ages of 14-19 who are pregnant or have a child less than 90 days old. www.houstontx.gov
www.houstonantigangoffice.org 832-393-0891
900 Bagby, Houston 77002
The Mayor’s Anti-Gang Office provides free, six-week sessions in English and Spanish for youth and parents designed to support active parental involvement, increase awareness and strengthen communication skills. Topics include gang awareness, managing emotions, decision making/problem solving, HIV/STD awareness, parent/teen communication skill building and understanding family dynamics.www.houstonantigangoffice.org
Community Family Center 713-923-2316
7524 Ave. E., Houston 77012
Community Family Center provides services for Spanish-speaking community. A support and follow-up program for pregnant adolescents 14-21 years is available. Weekly sessions are held Mondays at
10:00 a.m. The curriculum includes nutrition, parenting skills, vocational planning, substance abuse awareness, etc. One year follow-up is provided to assist young mothers. www.communityfamilycenters.org
Covenant House 713-523-2231
1111 Lovett Blvd., Houston 77006
Covenant House provides emergency shelter for pregnant teens and young adults ages 18-21. Parenting classes are held for runaway parenting youth living at the facility. Covenant House will accept client and her children as well. Health care is provided. “Preparation for Parenthood” classes are available. www.covenanthousetx.org
CYS Parent/Teen Survival Program 713-295-2550
The Parent/Teen Survival Program is a year round 5-week, 10-hour curriculum-based program that teaches conflict resolution, anger management and mediation skills to youth, ages 10-17, and their parent(s) simultaneously, thereby improving behavior at home and in school. The no-cost group program is offered in English and Spanish, week nights and weekend mornings, in various locations throughout Harris County. Referrals are accepted from family members, agencies and professionals. www.hc-ps.org
DePelchin Children Center 713-730-2335
4950 Memorial Dr., Houston 77007
DePelchin offers “Helping children cope with the effects of divorce” (4-hour class) and teen parenting classes (8 weeks/16-hours basic parenting skills). www.depelchin.org
Nurse Family Partnership Program 832-828-1274
2450 Holcombe Blvd., Houston 77021
NFP provides home visitation by Registered Nurses to first time mothers in their homes until the child is 2 years old. The program empowers mothers to become confident parents and strong women. www.nursefamilypartnership.org
Texas Children’s Psychology Services 832-822-3700
6701 Fannin, 16th Floor, Houston 77030
Classes for parents of children with certain disabilities/chronic illnesses (e.g. ADHD, ADD, disruptive behavior, and autism). www.texaschildrens.org
The Arc of Greater Houston 713-957-1600
3737 Dacoma St. Suite E Houston, TX
The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes. Families and professionals are provided with regular ongoing opportunities to learn about key topics such as special education, general and specific disability overviews, financial and social service options and the impact of policy trends for those with special needs. The Right to Learn Program helps families understand and navigate the special education process for children (ages 3 -21) in the public education system. www.aogh.org
TRIAD Prevention Program 713-394-4000
6300 Chimney Rock, Houston 77081
TRIAD offers services to parents of youth in crisis. Parenting With Love and Limits (PLL) is a parenting education program designed to provide parents with specific tools and techniques to reestablish their ability to determine rules and restore nurturance to the parent-child relationship. PLL teaches parenting skills in a group setting and provides individual “coaching” to show each family how to use the skills in day-to-day interactions.www.hcps.harriscountytx.gov
*Many services included in this directory were obtained from the Harris County Protective Services for Children and Adults Community Youth Services Resource Directory. Please call 713-295-2500 for copies of the directory. Special thanks to CYS and Ginger Harper.
** Denotes state or national organization.