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Strengthening Families

Each family is different and has their own unique needs. The Strengthening Families toolkit provides tools and resources to help parents and caregivers along their parenting journey, and focuses on building:

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Building Strong Fathers

  • Have you heard of the Fatherhood — EFFECT program? It's a parenting education resource used to help dads and father figures become more actively involved with their kids. Learn more: tinyurl.com/FEGPS1
  • Is your child's mother breastfeeding? Learn the best ways you can support here: tinyurl.com/CallingAllDadsGPT
  • Single dads play an important role in their child's early development. Learn more about navigating parenting as a single dad: tinyurl.com/SingleDadsGPT1
  • Finding affordable, dependable child care can seem overwhelming, but it's worth it. Learn more about finding the right child care for you and your child: tinyurl.com/SingleDadsGPT1

Building Strong Mothers

  • As a mom, juggling household chores, work and children can be stressful. For help, check out these strategies for busy moms: tinyurl.com/BusyMomGPT1
  • Scheduling consistent meals and bedtimes can help relieve daily stress at home for a single parent. Learn more strategies: tinyurl.com/SingleParentingGPT
  • Self-care is not selfish. It's essential when you're parenting. Learn the best strategies for taking time for yourself here: tinyurl.com/SingleParentingGPT

Support Systems

  • Kids don't come with instructions. Every parent can use some support in dealing with the challenges of raising a family. Learn more about parenting support groups: tinyurl.com/NotAloneGPT
  • Did you know you can get information about child development in parenting support groups? Find out more: tinyurl.com/NotAloneGPT
  • Do you know what the right parenting class is for you? Get in touch with the Texas Parent Helpline to find out what classes work best for you. tinyurl.com/TPH25
  • If you're a parent or caregiver looking for local support, look no further. Check out our program locator to find local support services: tinyurl.com/GPTSupport1

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Strengthening Families. Dads can support breastfeeeding mothers. GetParentingTips.com
Strengthening Families. Motherhood is a journey. GetParentingTips.com
Strengthening Families. Dads play an important role in their child's life. GetParentingTips.com
Strengthening Families. Find the best parenting classes for you. GetParentingTips.com
Strengthening Families. Self-care is essential for parents.  GetParentingTips.com
Strengthening Families. Every parent can use support in raising a family. GetParentingTips.com

What services are available in your county?

Click the Find Local Support button to find Family Support Services programs in your county.

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