The Parent Connection is a division of Arizona's Children Association committed to the optimal development of each and every child 5 years old and younger. The programs are developed and run based on a partnership with parents and are based on support, education, and building family strengths.

The Parent Connection is located at 5326 E. Pima in Tucson, Arizona. Programs are also offered in Graham and Greenlee counties. The Parent Connection provides a safe and nurturing environment for families to come together to explore, learn and acquire parenting skills.

Center-based classes and activities, as well as outreach programs throughout the community, allow parents to gain knowledge about child development and age-appropriate behaviors, engage in positive ways to stimulate early brain development, and learn effective methods of discipline and communication with their children. We believe that a strong social, emotional, and intellectual foundation established during these early years is essential to all later development.

The Parent Connection offers a number of family-oriented activities in the following areas:

• Play-based Parent Education
  parents learn through play with their child and meet and share with other parents with similar experiences.

• Parenting Classes
  qualified educators help parents learn how to develop effective parenting tools for discipline and cooperation, and how to build self-esteem, and communication.

• New Parent Support Groups
  serve to enrich the parent-child bond by helping parents understand how to relax in their new role and learn through the support of other new parents.

• Play-based Groups for Dads
  allows Dads to build networks with other Dads as well as spend enriching playtime with their child.

• Parents as Teachers Program
  participants take part in home visits from certified parent educators and gain a greater understanding of your child's development.

• CPR and Infant Massage

Infant massage promotes bonding while reducing tension and aiding physical development.

CPR teaches the basics in keeping children safe.

 

The Parent Connection offers some classes in Spanish and also encourages participation by and welcomes families with special needs.

Click here to access a schedule of upcoming classes and workshops for children, parents and the family.

Participation in programs, classes and seminars at The Parent Connection is on a membership basis. Your first class is free and scholarships are available.

For more information about The Parent Connection, specific programs or fees, please call (520) 321-1500 or email Sthomasson@arizonaschildren.org.