PARENT EDUCATION AND CONSULTATION PROGRAM (PECP) | NORTHERN RIVERS FAMILY OF SERVICES

Provides a curriculum-based, psycho-educational group for parents of children and teens who are at risk for placement, are in placement or who have come to the attention of the Department of Social Services.

Focuses on increasing parental understanding of children and teen development, enhancing parenting skills, and changing parental attitudes toward children's behaviors. Classroom and in-home consultation also provided as needed.

Each class consists of a 10 week session, though some groups are longer and run up to 24 weeks. Services are provided from a trauma informed approach and uses an evidence based curriculum.

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211 North East New York

Physical Address

60 Academy Road, Albany, NY 12208

Hours

Administrative hours: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM Program hours: Call to register or for class schedule details

Application process

Referrals are initiated by the Department of Social Services and Probation; self-referrals are accepted on a limited basis

Fee

None

Eligibility

Parents of children from birth to 18 years

Service area

Schenectady County, New York

Agency info

NORTHERN RIVERS FAMILY OF SERVICES

Offers assistance to individuals and families, which includes more than 60 programs and services to help with a number of challenges they may face.