The Parent Resource Center is a community-based multi-disciplinary project that empowers parents with knowledge and skills needed to be effective caregivers. Through the program, effective discipline techniques are encouraged and parent/child relationships are enhanced. The eight-week program is designed to enhance parenting skills for parents with infants, toddlers, school-aged children, and adolescents. The Parent Resource Center provides practical information that can be incorporated into everyday parenting in an effort to keep children and families safe. 

The Parent Resource Center is a partnership program with the Division of Child Protection and Permanency. The program is open to families in both Camden and Gloucester Counties. 

Through the Parent Resource Center, parents can access:

• Counseling services for individuals and families
• Support groups for parents
• Parent enrichment workshops
• Parent training classes
• Books, videos and other information focusing on parenting skills 

Contact Information

Referral Information

Funders

Ongoing Workshops/Parenting Groups

School-Age Children (5 to 12)
Parenting and Discipline Group
Tuesdays:  11:00 am - 12:30 pm & 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
This eight-session, focused group will present parents with a wide range of skills necessary for parent empowerment and effective behavior management of children. The approach throughout will emphasize the individuality of both parent and child, and the importance of accepting responsibility for personal choices. Parents will learn discipline skills such as time out; natural and logical consequences; providing options; limit setting; giving directions and choices; setting structure, effective communication skills; and cognitive/critical thinking. Parents will also learn the importance of play to both parent and child. This group is for parents of children between the ages of 5 to 12 years. This group will be offered on Tuesdays, from 11:00 am-12:30 pm and 6:00 pm-7:30 pm, with ongoing enrollment continually throughout the year. 
 
Parenting Infants and Toddler Group (Birth to 2)
Child Development and Basic Care
Wednesdays: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
This eight-session group will deal with the major aspects of infant and toddler development, including physical growth, cognitive development, language acquisition, and motor skills. Parents will learn how to respond to their child’s changing needs. Specific response areas to be worked on include nutrition, bathing and hygiene, and emotional attachment/bonding issues. Parents will learn to recognize age-appropriate behavior, and will learn their key role as nurturers in this phase of their child’s life. Creating safe environments and supervision will also be addressed. Parents will also learn about the importance of sensory stimulation and regular medical care e.g. immunizations. This group is for parents of children of age birth to two years. This group will be offered on Wednesdays, from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm, with enrollment start dates alternating throughout the year. 
 
Toddlers/Pre-school Group (2 to 4)
Parenting and Discipline Group
Thursdays: - 11:00 am - 12:30 pm & 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
(Evening group will be held only when eight or more referrals are received.) 
This eight-session, focused group will present parents with a wide range of skills necessary for parent empowerment and effective behavior management of toddlers. The group’s focus includes role modeling; behavior modification; age appropriate discipline strategies and developmental skills; the importance of setting routine and structure; effectively communicating with toddlers; building self-esteem. Strategies to build better child and parent interaction will also be discussed. This group is for parents of children between ages 2 to 4 years. This group will be offered on Thursdays, from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm, with ongoing enrollment continually throughout the year.
 
Adolescent Parenting Group (13-17) 
Thursdays:  6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
(Evening group will be held only when eight or more referrals are received.)
 
This eight-week group provides parents with techniques for dealing with the difficult times they may face in their son or daughter’s adolescence. We will follow a workshop format focused on the following skill building areas: adolescent development; communication skills; conflict resolution; anger or temper management; negotiation skills; natural and logical consequences; self-esteem building; and discipline. Throughout, we will stress the importance of developing and maintaining healthy relationships between parent and adolescent. This group is for parents of adolescents between ages of 13 to 17 years. This group will be offered on Thursdays, from 6:00 pm-7:30 pm, with enrollment start dates alternating.
 
For referral information, please contact Wendy Alexander, 856-964-1990 x194.  Groups can be organized for schools, neighborhoods and community organizations. Fees are associated with this service. To receive information on developing a group for a specific organization, call the Parent Resource Center, 856-964-1990 x194.