Parenting doesn’t come with a handbook and too often we rely on our experience of being parented as a guide. That’s why Safe & Sound offers groups and workshops on parenting and topics related to family well-being. When parents are supported in accessing knowledge about parenting that’s useful to them, it creates greater opportunities for individual development which carries on to child development, allowing caregivers and children to thrive.
Creando Conexiones (Building Connections) is a ten session in-person Spanish-language support group series for pregnant, new mothers and their partners (if applicable) and for parents and other caregivers with children 0-8 years old.
This group serves as a safe space for parents and caregivers to share concerns about their children’s needs as well as their own needs with regards to topics such as: Pregnancy, Postpartum Care, Breastfeeding, Child Development, Self-care, Nutrition, Mental Health etc.
We are currently enrolling for the next series which will start in September.
The curriculum for Creando Conexiones has been intentionally designed to align with parents’ needs and the Protective Factors. The 5 Protective Factors are areas of family functioning that help support youth and families to be strong. Research shows that when these factors are present in populations of families, it reduces the risk of abuse, maltreatment, and negative outcomes. You can read more about the 5 Protective Factors in this blog.