Parent Education and Support Groups
ParentNet Program
Program Manager:  Maria Vargas
203 748-4542 ext. 304
ParentNet@danburychildadvocacy.org

ParentNet provides parenting education, support and skill development through an eight-week curriculum developed by the University of Connecticut. Evening and weekend classes with child care are conducted in English, Spanish and Portuguese for all parents of children from birth to 18 years.

ParentNet  Quotes  

“The class was great, I particularly found it helpful to receive support from other parents.”

“Learning about parenting styles and different teaching techniques has helped me become a better parent.”

“I felt this class to be an eye opener  for certain situations that can be improved in helping our family”

“Aprendi a ser mas paciente con mis hijos y demonstrarles el amor que siento por ellos.”
I learned to me more patient  with my children and to show them how much I love them.

“Aprendi a comunicar y expresar mis sentimientos y a controlar mis malas expresiones.”
I learned to comunicate and express my feelings and to control my bad expressions.

“Aprendi a reconocer cuando hago algo que no ayuda a mi hijo y a pedir perdon.”
I learned to recognize when I do something which will not help my child and to say I’m sorry.

“Aprendi a mirarle a los ojos cuando hablo con mi hijo.”
I learned to look my child in the eyes when I speak with her.