education

building knowledge and confidence

Our Education Program equips caregivers with practical tools, information, and skills to support children’s development, education, and emotional well-being. Our parent educational programs are evidence-based. 

what we provide: educational workshops

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Parenting a Second Time Around (PASTA)

PASTA is an award-winning curriculum to support caregivers raising children.  with the unique challenges of second-time parenting. Topics include:

  • Child development and behavior

  • Positive discipline strategies

  • Caregiver self-care

  • Grief, loss, and family relationships

  • Legal rights and advocacy

  • Navigating teen years and high-risk behaviors

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Positive Parent Program (PPP) 

The Positive Parenting Program is an evidence-based approach that equips caregivers with practical strategies to strengthen relationships, manage challenging behaviors, and reduce family stress. This program helps caregivers:

  • Create safe and supportive environments for children 

  • Encourage positive behavior and healthy development 

  • Use calm, consistent, and effective discipline strategies 

  • Build realistic expectations based on a child’s age and development 

  • Strengthen communication and family relationships 

  • Develop self-care practices to better manage stress and parenting challenges 

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Budgeting and financial literacy workshops equip  caregivers with practical tools to manage household finances, create realistic budgets, reduce debt, and build long-term financial stability.

Budgeting and Financial

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Health and Wellness Workshops 

Workshops help caregivers prioritize their physical, mental, and emotional well-being while navigating the challenges of raising children. Topics include stress management, healthy aging, nutrition, chronic disease prevention, self-care, caregiver burnout, and accessing community health resources.

How This Supports Families

Education empowers caregivers with the confidence and knowledge needed to advocate for their children and navigate challenging systems.

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Outcomes

  • Improved parenting and advocacy skills

  • Increased school engagement

  • Better academic and developmental outcomes for children

  • Greater caregiver confidence and capacity

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What families gain

  • Practical parenting and advocacy skills

  • Greater understanding of child development and trauma-informed care

  • Tools to support children’s academic and emotional success

  • Improved financial literacy and household stability

  • Stronger ability to advocate for children’s educational and developmental needs

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“Raising my grandchild wasn’t part of my plan, but this journey has been one of the most meaningful of my life. The PASTA workshops gave me the tools, support, and confidence I needed to navigate this new role.”

— Client/Teacher Testimonial, ROCKDALE PASTA

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