Classes are listed in order from infants through teens, classes for special categories (such as ADHD) are listed last. Information about parent support groups and other resources for parents are provided following the parenting classes listings. (Fees for classes offered by Prevention Services are negotiable)
| Class Title |
Description |
Schedule |
Location |
Fee |
Contact |
| CLASSES FOR
PARENTS OF NEWBORNS THROUGH PRESCHOOLERS |
| Getting to Know Your Young Child |
Parents of
newborns through preschoolers learn more about the basic needs of young
children including child development and handling challenging behaviors.
Particularly good for court ordered parents |
Wednesdays,
June 25 –
Aug 13,
6:30-8 p.m. |
Chesterfield
County Mental Health Support Services, 6801 Lucy Corr Blvd. |
$50 |
Robin Jones
717-6540 |
Magic Years Parenting Group |
This is a play group for young parents with children (pregnancies to age 3). Participants may bring their child for play, information, support and fun. Topics include understanding your child’s behavior, toys that teach and enjoying music and reading with your child and many more. |
Thursday,
3:30-5:00 p.m.
Preregistration is required |
Chester Christian Church
4330 Curtis Street
At the Corner of Curtis and Harrowgate Road |
Free |
Teresa Stehle
717-6546
Robin Jones
717-6540 |
| CLASSES FOR PARENTS OF PRESCHOOLERS |
| Coping with Your Child's Behavior: The Preschool Years |
Teaches
parents practical ways to deal with the challenging behaviors
of early childhood. |
Tuesdays,
June 24 –
Aug. 12,
6:30-8 p.m. |
St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, 4400 Beulah Road |
$50 |
Whitney Kern
717-6547
|
| CLASSES FOR PARENTS OF ADOLESCENTS |
Parenting with Love and Limits
For Both Parent and Youth |
A problem-solving program to re-establish parental authority through cooperative contracting and reclaimed nurturance.
Particularly good for court ordered parents. |
6-classes
Mondays, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
|
Chesterfield Juvenile & Domestic Relations Courts Classroom
7000 Lucy Corr Blvd. |
$40 |
Colonial Heights Office on Youth
520-9289
|
| Parent to Parent |
To
help parents of all age youths find new ways of more effective
parenting.
(Class size is limited) |
Saturday,
One 6-hour class |
Senior
Citizen Center, 157 Roanoke Ave., Colonial Heights |
|
Eileen Drake
520-9289
|
| Parenting Your Young Adolescent: The Jekyll and Hyde Years |
Parents
of children 10-15 will learn about development, effective communication,
relationship enhancement, conflict reduction and behavior management. |
Tuesdays,
April 15 – May 20
6:30-8:30 p.m. |
Falling Creek Middle School
4724 Hopkins Road |
$55 |
Lee Archard
717-6404 |
| The Wise Parent |
An
interactive computer program for parents of youths 11-16 to learn how to
teach respect, to obey requests and do chores by seeing a problem unfold and
learning what works and doesn't work. |
|
Available
through Chesterfield County and Middle School Libraries |
Free |
Sharyl Adams
796-7100
|
| PARENTING CLASSES FOR SPECIAL SITUATIONS |
| ADHD: A Parent's Tool Kit |
Offers parents/caregivers the tools to help raise a child with ADHD and gives them the opportunity to talk with other parents about common concerns in an informal atmosphere. Topics include: Talking to the child, helping the child develop positive and decrease negative behaviors, teaching the child to manage their feelings and help promote their success in school. |
Tuesdays,
April 8 – May 20
6:30-8 p.m. |
Jacobs Road Elementary School
8800 Jacobs Road
An optional martial arts class is available during class time for elementary school children.
|
$50 |
Whitney Kern
717-6547
|
| Skill-Building and Support Group
For Children with ADHD/ADD |
Age
appropriate group sessions for children with ADHD and ADD to help them
understand and develop skills for success.
Topics include organization, staying focused, thinking before acting and managing feelings.
Pre-registration is required. |
Thursdays, July 3, 10, 17 and 24
Rising -
2nd and 3rd graders – 1 p.m.
4th and 5th graders – 2 p.m.
6th, 7th, 8th graders – 3 p.m. |
Chesterfield County Central Library
9501 Lori Road
|
$20 |
Melissa
Ackley
706-2010
|
| Children Who Have Witnessed Domestic Violence |
For
1st-5th grade children who have witnessed emotional and/or physical abuse of
a parent(s). An initial meeting with the parent(s) is required before the
child may join an ongoing group. |
12-group
Sessions |
Chesterfield
County Mental Health Support Services, 6801 Lucy Corr Blvd. |
|
Gwen Bohn
768-7747 |
OUR Space:
Support for Teens Recovering From Loss |
This ongoing support group is for adolescents, 13-17 who are experiencing grief following the death of a parent or sibling. It provides information about grief and coping strategies.
It is recommended that group attendance begin six weeks to two years after the loss. |
Wednesday,
3:30-4:45 p.m.
Preregistration is required |
XZone
Located at Southside Nazarene Church, 6851 Courthouse Road |
Free |
Robin Jones
717-6540 |
| Beyond Divorce |
A course for recently separated men and women that focuses on managing the emotional impact of divorce and setting a new direction as a single person. |
Monday,
6:30-8 p.m
|
Chesterfield County Prevention Services,
9842 Lori Road, Suite 101 |
$55 |
Karl Kalber
717-6635
|
| For Better or For Worse: A Course for Couples |
Couples learn how to communicate more effectively, resolve conflict, solve problems as a team and increase the fun and satisfaction in their relationship. |
Mondays,
April 28 - June 9
7-8:30 p.m.
(Excluding May 26)
|
Woolridge Road Church,
5130 Woolridge Road, Moseley, VA
|
$50 |
Robin Jones
717-6540
|
| Living Apart Parenting Together
For Parents Not Living Together |
This is a four-hour (two 2-hour sessions) educational parent seminar, focusing on the needs of children during the stressful time of parental separation or divorce. This nationally acclaimed program was developed with the goal of lessening the negative impact of children being reared by parents who live in separate homes. |
5/22 and 5/29
8/11 and 8/18
6:30-8:30 p.m. |
Chesterfield Mental Health Support Services
Rogers Building, 6801 Lucy Corr Boulevard
|
$30 per parent |
Joyce Hamlin 768-7212 |
Parents may bring their children (0-13) to a Children’s Group which meets at the same time as the parenting program. Call 257-9866 for additional information.
(For support groups for parents of children with disabilities, call the Chesterfield County School Parent Resource Center at 743-3703.)
Parent Consultations are Available Through Chesterfield County Prevention Services
One to three free sessions with a parenting and child/adolescent development specialist to assist you with your concerns about your child (768-7800)
