PEP Family Resiliency Program
Resources for HCPSS Community and Title 1 Schools
An MTSS Tier 2 program that strengthens parenting skills and
connections to better support children’s mental wellness and resiliency.
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 session will earn a $50 gift card (one per household).
Who: Any HCPSS parent/caregiver
When: Classes start the week of October 14, 2024
Where: On Zoom
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Free Parenting Class for Parents/Caregivers! 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 prek to 12th grade, in English or Spanish. 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. Classes start the week of October 14, register today: tinyurl.com/2w4k2sxp
Spanish / español
¡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. Las clases comienzan la semana del 14 de octubre, inscríbase hoy: tinyurl.com/2w4k2sxp
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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 your child’s mental wellness, school success, and connect with fellow parents. Classes start the week of October14. Earn a $50 gift card for going to at least 5 classes and the evaluation. tinyurl.com/2w4k2sxp
Spanish / español
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. Las clases comienzan la semana del 14 de octubre. Obtenga una tarjeta de regalo de $50 por asistir al menos a 5 clases y a la evaluación. tinyurl.com/2w4k2sxp
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How the programs works:
Classes in English and Spanish will be offered on select evenings starting in the week of October 14.
Classes will meet 1 night a week for 8 weeks.
Class Topics by Week:
- How to Manage Change and Transitions
- Raising More Motivated and Cooperative Kids
- Emotion Coaching—Responding to Your Child’s Strong Emotions
- Understanding and Supporting Children’s Mental Health Needs Part 1
- Understanding and Supporting Children’s Mental Health Needs Part 2
- When to Set Limits and When to Let Go
- Managing Your Anger When It Flares
- Evaluation. Participants who complete at least 5 program sessions and the evaluation session on week 8 receive a $50 gift card (one per household)
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 HCPSS and families thanks to funding from the Maryland Consortium on Coordinated Community Supports, the State of Maryland, and other individual donors. Learn more about this grant and how it impacts HCPSS.
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?
How do parents and caregivers participate?
Our classes are held on Zoom and parents are able to access the class on their phones, laptops, iPads, or desktop computers.
How big are the classes?
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 groups are led by native speakers of each language.
How are you measuring results and outcomes of the PEP Family Resiliency Program?
How can we learn more?
Please reach out to us to get your questions answered. Contact Mindy, PEP’s Associate Director at mindy.chong@PEPparent.org.
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Please contact us at FRP@PEPparent.org or (301) 929-8824.