Power to Parent Programs are comprised of classes and workshops specifically designed for pregnant and parenting teens. Power to Parent courses are:

• Child-centered: Parents learn about childhood development, ages and stages, nurture, methods of positive discipline, and school readiness.
• Parent-centered: Parents discuss issues such as stress and anger management, health and safety issues, healthy communication, life skills, goal-setting, and self-esteem.
• Academic: Activities involving reading, writing, literacy, and creative expression.
• Multi-leveled: Opportunities to work independently and collaboratively in small groups.
• Forward-thinking: Emphasis on healthy, long-term choices for parents and their children, including education, graduation, employment, and planning for the future.

ECP serves nearly 500 parents annually at more than 35 sites, including comprehensive high schools, charter schools, alternative and transitional education programs, shelters, foster care residences, reaching a diverse range of populations.

For a list of program sites and to learn more about the Power to Parent Program

Contact: Gloria Price
Phone: 215-496-9780 ext. 203
Email: gloria@ecparenting.org

Power to Parent - Open Site

ECP Power to Parent programs is open to both pregnant and parenting individuals under the age of 26.

The Power to Parent open site is located at:

  People for People Building,800 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121.

Classes run every Tuesday from 6-8pm for a 13-week session.

To Register, please contact:

Natoya Brown, Program Coordinator
Phone: 215-496-9780 ext. 206
Email: natoya@ecparenting.org

Registration forms can be downloaded and faxed to:  215-496-9572

Certificates of Completion and Community Outreach Credits will be issued upon completion of the training program.

light refreshments and tokens will be provided