716-883-1914
Fax
716-883-7637
Primary Services
Parent Support Groups, Parenting Skills Classes
Description
Uses the evidence-based Incredible Years, Tuning Into Teens, and Nurturing Parenting curricula to provide education and support for parents of children ages 0-18 from a variety of languages and cultural backgrounds. Parent groups are designed to strengthen parent-child interactions, improve children's social and emotional competence, and reduce behavioral issues and related harsh discipline. All groups are free and open to the public and led by NYSPEP Credentialed Parenting Educators. Fall, Spring, and Summer sessions offered in both online and in-person formats. These groups offer parents and caregivers an opportunity to share, learn, and connect with one another to discuss challenges, problem-solve, learn how to build healthier family relationships, and promote more successful social, emotional, and academic outcomes for their children. Individualized family sessions also available. Both referrals and walk-ins welcome. Spaces limited to 14 participants per group.
Hours
Group sessions vary; call for more information.
Eligibility
Parents of children ages 0-18 from a variety of languages and cultural backgrounds. All sessions are open to the public.
Service Area: Erie & Niagara Counties.
Service Area: Erie & Niagara Counties.
Intake Process
Call 716-339-8687 or email communityservices@jfswny.org.
Program Fees
Free.
Languages
Language availability varies throughout the year.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible. Bus passes and transportation navigation training plus childcare available for all office-based in-person programming.
Date of Official Change
Sep 18, 2025
Contacts
Jill Gavin (Primary)
Director of Community Enrichment
jgavin@jfswny.org
716-883-1914 x345
Wasa Murphy
Community Enrichment Manager
wmurphy@jfswny.org
716-883-1914