But babies don’t arrive with instructions and effective parenting isn’t automatic. At Childhaven, we understand that all parents—even those who grew up in stable, loving families with good role models—can benefit from education and support. And parents who themselves experienced abuse, neglect, poverty and trauma as children face extraordinary challenges.
That’s why, as part of our mission to stop the cycle of abuse and neglect, we work with parents and guardians to give them the strategies, support and confidence they need to nurture their children and build stronger families. In addition to working with parents and caregivers one-on-one and during visits to their children’s classrooms, Childhaven professionals provide intensive education through our Parent-Child Interaction Therapy and Promoting First Relationships programs. Both use real-time coaching to reinforce positive parenting skills.