Modified Oct-09
 -PDF Welcome to the parenting classes Sacramento page. Below you will find a list of local parenting class times and locations including their contact information. These parenting classes include free play care/child care, Bi-lingual, positive parenting, effective parenting & with additional parenting tips, advice and parenting skills classes. We have included words in "blue" that will take you to more detailed information, all links open in a new window so feel free to explore. Some offer parenting classes online, for divorce and co-parenting. We hope you find these tips, help and parenting classes are valuable in meeting your needs, and wish your family the best, Ready? Let us begin here.J Do you need parenting class advice for resources? Our resource specialist will make sure that you find the help that is right for you. Email your request and questions about this page to Eva, our Sacramento Community Family Resource Specialist: |
The Parent Project (click for locations and upcoming classes) curriculum is used to provide a structured, 8-week parenting classes.
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About.com Teens 1. Free 5 day online parenting class. "You can start at day one and follow through, day by day, or go to day five and learn by doing the "5-day email lessonsanalysis quiz and earn a successful completion certificate." 2. Additional online "Parenting and Family" parenting classes.
Co-Parenting classes Parent Education Program 4640 Orange Grove Ave., Sacramento, CA 95841 Ph. (916) 971-7392 Fax: (916) 575-1947
San Juan Unified School District offers very affordable Co-parenting classes-call for schedule.
Sacramento County Department of Health and Human Services Parenting Class Contacts: Center for Community Health and Well Being 1006 21st Street, Sacramento, CA. 95815, Ph. (916) 875-6140 Great Sacramento county DHHS/CPS parenting classes and parenting programs, which are free and Court certified. Contact Marcella Raty (916) 875-6140 - Laura Fishel (916) 875-9872 Monday - Friday 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m Parent Orientation Session: Go to the Wednesday parenting class orientation even if you have not been required to take a parenting class yet, it will give you a registration and parenting class referral, which puts you a step ahead of your caseworker."Orientations - Wednesday at 2:00p.m. Granite Regional Office Park, 3331 Power Inn Road (Clock Tower). Goal: The orientation session provides information about the Juvenile Court process and services. Parents can pre-register for a DHHS parenting class at that time." "In general, all classes are for parents of children ages birth to 18 years. However, in addition to providing basic parenting-discipline - communication information, another goal of the classes is to provide group experience at which time parents can talk about individual parenting problems. Therefore whenever possible, encourage your parent to take a class." Specialized Parenting Classes: "If you have a special needs or teenage child, please contact one of the Parenting Instructors for an appropriate referral."
How to achieve Children's Mental Health Services For information and referral services for all Child and Family Integrated System of Care Services contact: Child and Family Access Team
(888) 881-4881—Toll Free
(916) 875-9980
3331 Power Inn Road, Suite 170, Sacramento, CA 95826 You do not have to have a case worker to be eligible for ACCESS services. If you want to make a self referral for participation in their parenting classes then you can call ACCESS and describe your situation to them. |
Sacramento Community Family Resources Parenting Class List: |
| Name | Address | Days/Hours | Fee | Contact | Specialties |
Downtown Area |
Sacramento Black Alcoholism Center *Anger Management *Batters Treatment | 3307 Broadway, Ste.200 Sacramento, CA 95817 | Call for schedule. | Sliding scale/ income-based | 916-454-4242 | *Sessions are ongoing *No child care. |
Sacramento Native American Health Center | 2020 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
| Call for Schedule. | Free??? | 916-341-0575
| Providing parenting classes and home visitation services to families with Native children ages 0-5. |
Celebration of Self | 1900 T Street | Tuesday 5:30p.m. - 7:30p.m. Thursday 3:30p.m. - 5:30p.m. | Sliding Scale Fee Blue Cross/Medi-Cal Welcome | (916) 424-4933 | *Bi-Lingual |
East Area |
Fathers Resource Center | 3443 Ramona Ave. Suite 25 (Across from the Clock Tower) | Thursday 6:00 - 8:00pm Ongoing | No Fee | 739-0894 | *English *Family Court accepted *Can begin class at any session. |
Dept. of Health and Human Services | Clock Tower 3331 Power Inn Road, Room 1-A | Tuesday 10 - 12pm | No Fee | 875-9872 | *Spanish |
Dept. of Health and Human Services | Clock Tower 3331 Power Inn Road Room 1-c | Thursday 1:30 - 3:30 *Call to check for opening | No Fee | 875-9872 | *English |
North Area |
Strengthening Multi-Ethnic Families and Communities | Firehouse Community Center 810 Grand Avenue | Monday 3:00 - 5:00 | No fee | 213-3289 | Age group 3-18. *Snacks & Playcare available. |
Make Parenting a Pleasure | Firehouse Community Center 810 Grand Avenue | Tuesday 6:00 - 8:00pm | No Fee | 927-7694x113 | CPS Approved. Playcare available. |
Dare 2 be you! | Firehouse Community Center 810 Grand Avenue | Thursday 6:00 - 8:00pm | No Fee | 927-7694 | Age group 2 - 5. Snacks & Playcare. |
The Children's Receiving Home | 3555 Auburn Blvd. | Thursday 2 - 4pm | No Fee | 482-2370 x358 | *No Child Care |
Strategies for Change | 4330 Auburn Blvd., Suite 2200 | Ongoing Tuesday 5:30p.m. - 7:30p.m. (For 1st class & intake arrive @4:30p.m.) | 100.00/Series Sliding Scale | 473-5764 | *Child Care Provided |
Positive Option Family Service | 2400 Glendale Lane, Suite C | Ongoing Tuesday 5:30p.m. - 7:30p.m. Wednesday 11:00a.m. - 1:00p.m. | 7.00/Person/ Class | 973-2838 | *Pre-register. *Child Care Provided |
The Effort at North Highlands Family Resource Center | 6015 Watt Ave., Suite 2 North Highlands 95660 | Monday(English) 2:00p.m. - 4:00p.m. Tuesday(Spanish) 10:00a.m. - 12:00p.m. Open enrollment. Tuesday(English) 9:00a.m. - 11:00a.m. Wednesday(Spanish) 6:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. Open Enrollment. | No Fee | For English: 679-3925x111 or 679-3925x107 For Spanish: 679-3925x125 | *Play Care Provided. *Allows make up classes. *You must enroll within the first 3 classes. *Arrive to class within 10 minutes or no credit for attendance. *First 30 people to arrive will attend. |
Mutual Assistance Network of Del Paso Heights | Firehouse Community Center 811 Grand Ave. | Tuesday 6:00 - 8:00pm | No fee | English: 927-7694x101 For Spanish: 927-7694x214 | *Can begin participation anytime. *Play Care provided. |
North Sacramento Family Resource Center | 1217 Del Paso Blvd. | Tuesday (English) 10:00 12:00 Thursday(Spanish) 1:00 - 2:30 | No fee | English: 290-8261 Spanish: 290-8263 | *Can begin participation anytime. *Play Care provided. |
Sienna Vista Family Resource Center | Classes held at the Madison Elementary school 5241 Harrison St. North Highlands 95660 | Call for Schedule | No Fee | 331-7984 | *Can begin participation anytime. *Refreshments *Play care provided. |
South Area |
La Familia Counseling Family Resource Center | 5523 34th Street | Tuesday 5:30 - 7:30 Thursday 10 - 12 pm | No Fee | (Spanish) 875-9872 or 452-3601 (English) 875-6140 or 452-3601 (Hmong) 452-3601 | *Pre-registration required. *Playcare provided. |
Meadowview Family Resource Center | 2251 Florin Road, Suite 158 | Call for Schedule. Monday(English) 10:00a.m. - 12:00p.m. | No Fee | 394-6300 | *Playcare Provided |
Vally Hi - Florin Family Resource Center | 7000 Franklin Blvd., Suite 820 | Call for Schedule | | (English) 290-8286 (Spanish) 290-8247 | *Playcare provided. *Pre-registration required. *Can begin participation anytime. |
Dunlap Family Resource Center | 4322 4th Avenue | Wednesday(English) Call for schedule. | No Fee | 874-9911 or 874-9908 | *Women Only. *Playcare Provided. |
Oak Park |
River Oak Family Resource Center | 4322 4th Avenue. | Call for Schedule | No Fee | 244-5829 | *Some classes have Dads only, others are open to all. *Pre-registration required. *Some classes have placare, others no playcare provided. |
Oak Park Community Center | 3425 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard | Ongoing Tuesday(Hmong) 9:00a.m. - 11:00a.m. | No Fee | 875-2896 | *Women Only *Pre-registration required |
Rancho Cordova |
Folsom Cordova Community Partnership Family Resource Center | 10455 Investment Circle, Rancho Cordova. | Call for Additional days and times. Mondays (Spanish) Wednesday(English) 4:30p.m. - 6:30p.m. Thursday(English) 6:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. | No Fee | *361-8684 (Spanish) & (English) | *Pre-registration required. *Play care provided. |
Birth and Beyond | 1217 Del Paso Blvd. Sacramento, CA. 95815 | 12 sessions | No Fee | Ph. (916) 679-3743 | free parenting classes and workshops |
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Child and Family Institute Oak Park Office 4545 9th Avenue, Sacramento, CA. 95820 Ph. (916) 736-0828 Del Paso Office 3951 Performance Drive, Sacramento, CA. 95838 Ph. (916) 921-0828 Works with Children and their Families. Intense Family Counseling and/or Therapy for Children 2-18 age group. To be eligible you must have a referral from a county agency such as A. C. C. E. S. S., Child Protective Services Etc.. |
3300 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, CA. 95820 Ph. (800) 770-6992 or (916) 734-8396 |