Learning about Parenting (LAP) is a comprehensive, sultura
lly responsive program that utilizes a multi-diciplinary team approach to provide family-centered services to overburdened families. Through the use of home visitation and center-based services, LAP is designed to assist families with life challenges in an effort to promote increased positive outcomes.d
Services are based on the unique needs of each child and family and are guided by an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP).
Each family and child in the Infant Family Program at EPU has a Program Coordinator. The Program Coordinator is the primary contact person working closest to the family and child to make sure all the goals of the IFSP are met.
Services are based on the individual needs of the families and the goals and objectives of the Family Service Plan (FSP). This plan can be developed by the family, an EPU staff member, or any other person or agency the family wishes to be involved.
Home Visitation services for families:
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Life skills are a fundamental part of living. These classes help to increase the parents' abilities to provide a safe and clean home and help them learn how to live within their budget.
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This interactive group offers parents and caregivers of children 0-5 ideas on communicating effectively, using appropriate discipline techniques, and providing a healthy and nurturing environment for the entire family.
Activities are interactive during the group meetings and encouraged for use at home. Participants are also given the opportunity to take part in a parent-child playtime that allows parents to apply the skills and ideas offered during the group session.
Participants who meet the requirements of the group receive a certificate upon completion of the 15-week series.
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This is an ongoing group that provides support for parents of children 0-5 years who are recovering from substance abuse.
Topics explored consist of drug and alcohol and its effects, addictive behaviors, relapse prevention tools, and ideas on how to live a substance-free life.
This is an 8-week course designed for families with children 0-5 years of age and includes behavior modification, group support, weight/stress management, and follow-up. There is no cost.
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