FRP-DCPS - PEP

PEP Family Resiliency Program
Resources for DCPS Community Schools

An MTSS Tier 2 program that strengthens parenting skills and
connections to better support children’s mental wellness and resiliency.

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What: FREE 8-week program for parents and caregivers to support your child’s mental wellness, resiliency, and success in school! Parents who complete at least 5 classes and the evaluation are able to earn a $50 gift card (one per household).

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Who: Any parent/caregiver with a child/ren that attend DCPS.

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When:

Thursdays, starting on October 17, from 7-8:30pm OR
Sundays, starting on October 20, from 7-8:30pm
Español/Spanish – Sundays, starting on October 20, from 7-8:30pm

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Where: On Zoom!

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For more info, please contact:

Shay Lewis-Sisco, shayspeaks1@gmail.com, #443-440-5370,
Bianca Soto Gomez (hablo español), biancaesoto43@gmail.com, #410-513-9648
Mindy Chong, PEP, mindy.chong@PEPparent.org

PEP FRP Toolkit for Community School Liaisons, Social Workers, Principals, Assistant Principals, and School Staff

Access our newsletter/email copy, downloadable flyers.

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Free Parenting Class for Families! Learn tools to help your children handle stress and setbacks. Join the nonprofit PEP’s (Parent Encouragement Program) free 8-week online program for parents/caregivers of children aged 5-18. Learn to support your children’s mental wellness and resiliency and connect with other parents. Complete at least 5 sessions and the evaluation to receive a $50 gift card (one per family/household). Classes start 10/17 or 10/20, register today: tinyurl.com/mv7s9svf

¡Clase gratuita de educación para padres y cuidadores! Aprenda herramientas para ayudar a sus hijos a manejar el estrés y los contratiempos. Únase al programa gratuito de 8 semanas en línea de la organización sin fines de lucro PEP (Parent Encouragement Program), para padres/cuidadores de niños de 5 a 18 años, en inglés, español o amárico. Aprenda a apoyar el bienestar mental y la resiliencia de sus hijos y conéctese con otros padres. Completa al menos 5 sesiones y la evaluación para recibir una tarjeta de regalo de $50 (una por hogar). El programa iniciará la semana del 15 de octubre, inscríbase hoy: tinyurl.com/mv7s9svf

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Join PEP’s free 8-week virtual class for parents/caregivers of children (preK to 12th grade). Learn to help support mental wellness, school success, and connect with fellow parents. Classes start the week of October 14. Earn a $50 gift card (one per family/household) for going to 5+ classes and the evaluation. Register today: tinyurl.com/mv7s9svf

Únase a la clase virtual gratuita de 8 semanas de PEP para padres/cuidadores de niños (5-18 años). Aprenda a ayudar a apoyar el bienestar mental, el éxito escolar y conéctese con otros padres. El programa iniciará la semana del 14 de octubre. Obtenga una tarjeta de regalo de $50 por asistir al menos a 5 clases y a la evaluación (una por hogar). tinyurl.com/mv7s9svf

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Download or copy/paste the QR code registration link

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Registration link

tinyurl.com/mv7s9svf

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Download a flyer in English

PEP FLYER

Download a flyer in Spanish

PEP FLYER_ESPANOL

How the programs works:

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Classes in English or Spanish will be offered on select evenings:

Thursdays, starting on October 17, from 7-8:30pm OR
Sundays, starting on October 20, from 7-8:30pm

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Classes will meet 1 night a week for 8 weeks.

Class Topics by Week:

1. How to Manage Change and Transitions
2. Raising More Motivated and Cooperative Kids
3. Emotion Coaching—Responding to Your Child’s Strong Emotions
4. Understanding and Supporting Children’s Mental Health Needs Part 1
5. Understanding and Supporting Children’s Mental Health Needs Part 2
6. When to Set Limits and When to Let Go
7. Managing Your Anger When It Flares
8. Evaluation. Participants who complete at least 5 program sessions and the evaluation session on week 8 receive a $50 gift card (one per family or household)

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Classes will meet online via Zoom, with a short video presentation followed by a group discussion led by a PEP facilitator.

FAQs

Is there a fee or cost for schools to have their parents participate?

There is no fee or cost for schools to encourage their families to participate in PEP FRP. The program is completely free to DCPS families thanks to funding from the Maryland Community Health Resources Commission, the State of Maryland, and other private donors. Learn more about the Maryland Community Health Resources Commission and how it impacts DCPS.

What languages are offered? Are they translated?

We offer our classes in English and Spanish. We do not do simultaneous translation due to the nature of the program.

Can more than 1 parent in a household participate?

Yes, multiple parents and caregivers can participate within one screen, however, only one $50 gift card is available per family/household.

How do parents and caregivers participate?

Our classes are held on Zoom and parents are able to access the sessions on their phones, laptops, iPads, or desktop computers.

How big are the classes?

Classes are kept to a maximum of 25 participants to encourage an interactive discussion among all participants.

Who are the facilitators of the groups?

The PEP-FRP programs are peer-led. All of our facilitators are parents or guardians and have trained with PEP to conduct the program. Our Spanish language and Amharic language groups are led by native speakers of each language.