Nurturing Parenting
The Nurturing Parenting Programs support families with children from birth to 18 who may be at risk of abuse or neglect. These flexible, evidence-based sessions strengthen positive parenting skills, nurture healthy family relationships, and can be offered in-home, in groups, or a combination of both.
PS It Works: Parent, Child, Peer, Partner Communication Skills
Learn how to communicate with your child in ways that build trust, respect, and connection. This class focuses on empathy, clear language, and healthy boundaries to promote understanding and reduce everyday conflicts.
Strengthening Families
This 11-week series is designed to strengthen family communication and relationships. Each session begins with a shared family meal, followed by separate youth and caregiver groups focusing on communication, problem-solving, and positive discipline. Families then come together to practice their new skills with hands-on guidance and support from facilitators.
Discipline is Not a Dirty Word
Join us for a one-hour interactive workshop on positive discipline for children ages 2–10. Caregivers will learn practical strategies—like offering choices and guiding behavior through encouragement—to help children feel capable and confident. Participants receive a certificate upon completion.
Magic Years
Designed for parents of children from birth to age four, The Magic Years program offers six interactive sessions focused on early development and positive parenting. Caregivers gain research-based tools and insight into how their everyday choices influence their child’s growth and well-being.
Middle Years
Designed for parents of children ages 5–10, The Middle Years program offers six interactive sessions focused on building communication, fostering self-esteem, and strengthening family connections. Caregivers gain practical, research-based tools to help their children thrive.
Parenting After Separation or Divorce
This three-hour program helps parents support their children through separation or divorce. Participants learn coping strategies, effective communication between households, co-parenting skills, and stress management, and the class may meet court-ordered parenting requirements.
Tween & Teen Years
The Tween & Teen Years program is designed for families with children ages 11–18 who want research-based guidance to strengthen their parenting skills. Over six two-hour sessions, caregivers receive practical tools and information on adolescent development, communication, and strategies to support their child’s growth and well-being.
Community Based Parenting Workshops
Community-Based Parenting Workshops are designed to meet the unique needs of parents in your community. For information on upcoming dates, times, and topics, please contact your local extension office.
Parenting Financial Literacy Education class
Parenting Financial Literacy Education classes are offered twice a year to help parents build practical financial skills for family life. For information on upcoming dates and times, please contact your local extension office.
Parenting the Second Time Around
Parenting the Second Time Around (PASTA) is designed for grandparents and kinship caregivers raising children for a second time. The program provides practical tools and emotional support on communication, child development, discipline, and navigating the challenges of modern parenting.
Breastfeeding with Confidence
Breastfeeding can be challenging, especially at first, and most new moms benefit from guidance and support. We offer help through phone consultations, one-on-one meetings, group workshops, and virtual sessions via Zoom or Microsoft Teams.
Our support covers:
- Mother’s health and the benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and baby
- Preparing for breastfeeding during pregnancy
- Proper positioning and latch techniques to prevent discomfort
- Pumping, storing, and handling breast milk safely
Meet Your Parenting Team
For more than three years, Amy has managed and delivered parenting programs for self-referred parents, court-involved families, DSS referrals, and kinship caregivers. She is dedicated to creating supportive, accessible learning environments and developing family workshops that strengthen both families and community connections.
With over four years at CCE, including the past year as the Community Assets Resilience Education (CARE) Program Manager, Jenn has led community engagement and family resilience initiatives across the county. She also has more than two years of experience managing and delivering adult programming and home visits, offering a wide variety of parent workshops and support services. Jenn is dedicated to empowering parents and caregivers through accessible, strengths-based education that fosters connection, resilience, and growth within families and communities.
Karen has over 20 years of experience in early childhood education, working in daycares, preschool programs, and special education classrooms. For the past 23 years, she has supported families through parent education and youth development programs such as Even Start, PIRC, Healthy Families, and 4-H with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County. Karen is dedicated to strengthening families through education, support, and community connection.
Tina has extensive experience working with families with low incomes, providing crisis counseling, conducting home visits, and offering resources and referrals. She is dedicated to strengthening family connections and supporting both parents and children through compassionate, evidence-informed guidance. Tina currently provides parenting classes to families in Jefferson County, helping caregivers build resilience, confidence, and positive relationships.