How We Get It Done....
We work to enhance families, promote community support, enhance play, and prevent child abuse & neglect by addressing the 6 protective factors that influence a parent’s ability to successfully care for their children through our P.R.O.M.I.S.E. Through these protective factors, parents learn to thrive instead of just surviving parenthood.
P . R . O . M . I . S . E .
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Parenting
Services include all "Journey" courses, parent education classes and packages, visitation services, and Nurture Nation.
Aligned Protective Factor
Knowledge of Parenting & Child Development
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Referrals
Services include connecting community members to needed resources for intervention, support, mental health, housing, food resources, academic support, and others as needed.
Aligned Protective Factor
Concrete Support in times of need
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Outreach
Quarterly events for the community to connect, offer support for one another, enhance social connections, and PLAY!
Aligned Protective Factor
Social Connections
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Mental Wellness
Services include access to play therapy, referrals to behavioral counseling for children and adults, aromatherapy practitioners, reiki energy healing, sound baths, and support groups.
Aligned Protective Factor
Parental Resilience
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Independent Lifeskill Mentors
Services include academic classes, mentoring, and real-life experiences for parents and young adults to become self-sufficient & independent.
Aligned Protective Factor
Concrete Support in times of need
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Social Support
Services include support groups and special events to increase a parent’s access to appropriate social supports.
Aligned Protective Factor
Social Connections
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Enrichment Opportunities
Services include quarterly outreach events, play & wellness classes, and opportunities for families to share in new experiences.
Aligned Protective Factor
Social Emotional Competence
Protective Factor 1
Nurturing Parenting & Attachment: A child's early experiences of being nurtured and developing a bond with a caring adult affects all aspects of behavior and development. When parents and children have strong, warm feelings for one another, children develop trust that their parents will provide what they need to thrive, including love, acceptance, positive guidance, and protection. Research shows that babies who receive affection and nurturing from their parents have the best chance of healthy development. A child's relationship with a consistent, caring adult in the early years is associated later in life with better academic grades, healthier behaviors, more positive peer interactions, and an increased ability to cope with stress.
Protective Factor 2
Knowledge of Child Development: There is extensive research linking healthy child development to effective parenting. Children thrive when parents provide not only affection but also respectful communication and listening, consistent rules and expectations, and safe opportunities that promote independence. Successful parenting fosters psychological adjustment, helps children succeed in school, encourages curiosity about the world, and motivates children to achieve.
Protective Factor 3
Parental Resilience: Parents who can cope with the stresses of everyday life, as well an occasional crisis, have resilience; they have the flexibility and inner strength necessary to bounce back when things are not going well. Multiple life stressors, such as a family history of abuse or neglect, health problems, marital conflict, or domestic or community violence—and financial stressors, such as unemployment, poverty, and homelessness—may reduce a parent's capacity to cope effectively with the typical day-to-day stresses of raising children.
Protective Factor 4
Social Connections: Parents and caregivers with a social network of emotionally supportive friends, family, and neighbors often find that it is easier to care for their children and themselves compared with those who do not have such a network. All caregivers need people they can call on once in a while when they need a sympathetic listener, advice, or concrete support. Research has shown that parents who are isolated and have few social connections are at higher risk for maltreating their children.
Protective Factor 5
Concrete Supports: Many factors can affect a family's ability to care for its children. Partnering with parents to identify and access resources in the community may help prevent the stress that sometimes precipitates child maltreatment. Providing concrete supports may also help prevent the unintended neglect that sometimes occurs when parents are unable to provide for their children.