Parent Education Classes
Parent education programs are offered on a variety of topics and range from one-time workshops to multi-week series. Programs provide parents an opportunity to answer questions and develop new skills in a supportive and confidential environment. Classes are currently being held via Zoom, Click Here for our current schedule. Most classes are offered free of charge. On-going support groups may also be offered. To get more information on session dates, please call Tricia T. at (603) 528-0391 or email tricia.tousignant@lrcs.org.
“… I loved every class. I had a safe place to grow.” —Parent Education participant
Tricia Tousignant
Parent Education Manager
Family Resource Center of Central NH
Lakes Region Community Services
(603) 528-0391
Autism Support Group
Meets on the first Monday of each month from 7-8pm and/or on the third Wednesday of each month from 1-2pm.
This is an open monthly peer support group for parents, caregivers and grandparents of children with Autism or children who you suspect may have Autism. These facilitated meetings bring caregivers together to share experience, wisdom and community. Attend sessions during the day, in the evening or both.
NAMI-NH Lakes Region Parent & Caregiver Group
For scheduling information, please email tricia.tousignant@lrcs.org
Do you struggle with your child’s or teen’s behavior? Join this monthly peer support group, facilitated by the Family Resource Center and NAMI NH. Learn and share strategies for dealing with challenging behaviors, find out about resources that are available to help you, and meet other families who understand your situation…you are not alone in this journey.
Kinship Caregiver Support Group
Meets on the last Monday of each month from 12:00-1:00pm.
Parenting is tough; parenting a second time can be even harder. This group aims to bring grandparents and other relative caregivers together to celebrate successes, mourn losses, problem solve for the hard times, and give support to one another. We hope you can join us to hear from other kinship caregivers and learn more about resources and opportunities that are available in your community. This program is sponsored by the Family Resource Center of Central NH and the Greater Tilton Area Family Resource Center.
Family Ties Inside Out Support Group
Dates/Times vary based on age of participants. For scheduling information, please email tricia.tousignant@lrcs.org
Children of incarcerated parents and their caregivers need to know they are not alone! Join us for a safe place to feel supported, offer understanding to others, process feelings, and learn how to cope with them. Children’s groups will do all of this through games, stories, and other playful activities. All support groups will be held via Zoom. All participants will receive a $20 Walmart gift card for each session they attend. Separate support groups exist for: Children ages 3-4, Children ages 5-9, Middle School (ages 10-13), High School (ages 14-18) and Caregivers.
