Hand in Hand

Provides support groups and educational seminars to parents and other professionals who work with children.

Description:

Provides one-time talks, 3-week Tantrum Training classes, 6-week Building Emotional Understanding classes for parents and professionals who work with parents and/or children. Classes targeted toward parents and caregivers of children age birth-6, but are available for parents of school-age and adolescent children also. Teaches parents to foster the parent-child connection, and how to handle children's emotional moments so that understanding deepens. Training programs for agency staff and school and preschool staff are available. Offers extensive information online, one-on-one parent consultations, literature, DVDs, and CDs. All programs, including training programs, available in English and Spanish. Literature available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Farsi, and several other languages.

Location

Public Transit:

Not necessary for service.

Service Options

Languages Spoken:

Spanish

Services

Fees:

Vary according to income. Scholarships available. Cash and credit cards accepted.

Audience:

Parents, leaders of parents and caregivers of children

Eligibility:

None

How to Apply:

Apply by phone or Web site.

Service Wait Estimate:

Varies.

Service Areas:

Alameda County
Contra Costa County
Los Angeles County
Marin County
San Francisco County
San Mateo County
Santa Clara County
Santa Cruz County