Contact: Veronica Buie
(215) 567-8001 x 3040
veronicab@healthfederation.org

Three parenting groups and a monthly Saturday family recreational activity are offered to 60-70 parents/caregivers with at least one child aged birth to five. Services are primarily for teen and young adult parents living in North Philadelphia, however referrals from other areas of the city and DHS referrals are accepted. Likewise, older parents and those with children aged six through seventeen who are referred to our program are not excluded. Groups are led by a social worker and meet for 10 sessions to explore caring for oneself and understanding, guiding and nurturing one's children. Individual referral and follow-up for enrolled families are available and include office visits, telephone contact, home visits and advocacy.

Program Services:

• Education groups for parents

• Child care

• Individual counseling

• Family Recreational activities

• Referrals

Target Population:

• Families with teen parents

• Parents who identify a concern about child's physical or emotional development

• Families working to retain or regain custody of their children

• Fathers caring for their children

• Parents re-uniting their families after incarceration

• Homeless families

Schedule of Groups and Activities:

• Parenting Group
  Mondays, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
  1211 Chestnut Street, 7th floor

• Parenting Group
  Wednesdays, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
  1228 N. Franklin Street

• Parenting Group
  Thursdays, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
  1228 N. Franklin Street

• Family Activity Day
  11:00 am - 2:00 pm
  first or second Saturday of each month