PECE Parenting Education Program

"Parent education is an important tool in supporting parents and caregivers in raising children and reducing the risk of abuse and neglect." - Jennifer Lierberman of Philadelphia Health Management Corporation

The PECE Parenting Education Program presents practical parenting skills and encourages open communication and positive and safe interactions between children and parents. The program involves videotaped lessons, group discussions, and interactive sessions between parents and their children. Bethanna facilitators provide immediate feedback to program participants. There are 6 parenting classes for first-time parents, grandparents, single fathers or teenager mothers.

What are the goals for this service?

  • Develop parenting styles and communications skills to break the cycle of child abuse and neglect handed down from one generation to the next.
  • Expose parents to different styles of parenting
  • Validate and strengthen positive parenting skills
  • Educate parents regarding such critical issues as childhood development, the difference between discipline and abuse, appropriate behavior modification, and parenting stress.
  • Address issues faced by parents of children with special healthcare and psychosocial needs.

    • Who is eligible for this service?

    Referrals by Bethanna staff, Philadelphia's Department of Human Services and other agencies

    How can I learn more?

    Contact PECE Parent Education for more information:

    Sandra Richner

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