Free parenting education groups servicing any Philadelphia resident. Groups take place at three locations: 1) 7340 Jackson Street (Northeast-Mayfair) 215.624.5920; 2) 6214 Grays Avenue (Southwest Philadelphia) 215.724.8550. EXT. 3 or EXT. 8. 3) 4400 North Reese St. Casa del Carmen (North Philadelphia): 267-331-2500 Spanish speaking only. Contact individual locations directly. www.cssphiladelphia.org
Free, trauma-informed parenting classes in English and Spanish for parenting adults and teens. Each cohort is 12 sessions. To sign up, participants can text the word “parenting” for English classes or “padres” for Spanish classes to 215 914 3755 and follow the prompts to enroll. https://www.congreso.net/family-parenting/parenting-program/
Filial parenting support groups offered in 12-week cycles that teach “play” and emphasize the parent-child relationship as a means of providing support. Classes are held weekly for 2.5 hours. 215.496.0707 cctckids.org
Free trauma-informed parenting classes for all residents of Philadelphia. Classes offered in daytime and evening. Tokens, childcare and food provided. Location of sites varies depending on program. CONTACT: 215.875.8200 or 215.875.4963 www.turningpointsforchildren.org
12 week parent support groups run by the Community-Based Prevention Division of DHS. Open to all residents of Philadelphia. Groups target teen parents, grandparents raising children, etc. and are offered at a number of locations within the city. CONTACT: 215-PARENTS (215.727.3687)
Free parenting classes for parents with mental health issues. Wednesdays 10am-12. Call 800-688-4226 for info. www.mentalhealthpartnerships.org
Free parenting education for all Philadelphia residents – groups offered Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11am – 1:30pm at 4225 Chestnut Street, rolling admission. CONTACT: 215.386.1298. www.ifsinc.org
Free parenting education for parents 13yo – 23yo running in 13 week cycles, located at 704 Broad St. 19130. CONTACT:215-496-9780 X 203. www.ecparenting.org
Free trauma-informed parenting support at various locations in the city. English and Spanish groups offered. Open to all residents of Philadelphia. CONTACT: 215.627.3100 EXT 276 www.elconcilio.net