Parent training and education programs are designed to support parents in developing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to effectively fulfill their roles as caregivers and educators for their children. These programs typically offer various resources, workshops, classes, and interventions aimed at enhancing parenting practices and promoting child development. Parent training and education programs can take various forms, including in-person workshops, online courses, home visits, and written materials. They are offered through schools, nonprofit organizations, healthcare facilities, and social service agencies. These programs aim to empower parents with the knowledge and skills they need to create supportive and nurturing environments that foster their children's growth and development.
The Parenting Project - Clark County
A series of free, valuable programs designed to assist parents in becoming more effective in raising their children.
Parent Education Classes – The Children’s Cabinet (Statewide)
Provides a range of parenting classes designed to empower parents with the information and tools necessary for caring and successful child-rearing.
Parent University - Washoe County School District
Offers workshops to help families build upon skills, knowledge and support systems to promote student success.
Family to Family Connection (Clark)
Family 2 Family Connection provides in person science-based early learning programs for children ages 0-5 and their parent or caregiver. The program is modeled on family engagement, where caregivers are provided with the tools needed to become their child's first teacher.
Childbirth Classes – Renown Hospital (Washoe)
Renown Hospital offers a range of childbirth classes to help expecting parents prepare for the journey of pregnancy and childbirth.
Clark County School District Family Engagement Department
The Family Engagement Department provides current and future CCSD families with valuable resources and learning opportunities to support student achievement from Pre-K through 12th grade.
Partners in Parenting - UNR Extension (Clark County)
Partners in Parenting offers many educational programs, workshops and resources primarily for parents with young children (0-5 years of age) to support healthy child development, school readiness skills and positive parent-child interaction.