The Nurturing Parenting Programs is an evidenced-based 16-week program that targets all families at risk for abuse and neglect with children birth to 18 years. The programs feature activities to foster positive parenting skills with nurturing behaviors, promote healthy physical and emotional development, and teach appropriate role and developmental expectations.

The Nurturing Parenting program provides parents with skills to strengthen their relationships with their children and promote positive development.  During sessions, parents develop and strengthen their skills to improve their ability to interact and respond to their children’s needs and behaviors appropriately; with the goal of helping parents to develop a caring and responsive relationship with their child.  Sessions are offered in group and individual settings.

Bilingual services offered in English and Spanish.

Cost: There is no fee for the parenting services. 

Contact Information:

Janice Hanner, Parenting Educator/Counselor
Email: janice.hanner@chathamcountync.gov
Phone: (919) 642-1202

Tanya Heckman, Parenting Educator/Counselor
Email: tanya.heckman@chathamcountync.gov
Phone: (984) 351-3545