Strengthening Families

Each family is different and has its own unique needs. The Strengthening Families toolkit provides social media posts, tools, resources, and graphics to help support parents and caregivers along their parenting journey. 

The toolkit focuses on building:

Find more helpful resources on the Get Parenting Tips websiteFacebook page and Instagram account.

Sample Social Media Posts

Hashtags: #Families #StrengtheningFamilies #Family #TexasFamilies #GetParentingTips

Building Strong Fathers

  • Have you heard of the Fatherhood EFFECT (Educating Fathers For Empowering Children Tomorrow) program? It provides education and support to dads and father figures so they can be actively involved with their kids. Learn more: tinyurl.com/FEGPS1.
  • Is your child’s mother breastfeeding? Learn ways you can support her: tinyurl.com/CallingAllDadsGPT.
  • Navigating parenting as a single dad can be challenging. Get helpful tips: tinyurl.com/singledadsgpt1.

Building Strong Mothers

  • Juggling household chores, work and children can be stressful. Check out these strategies for busy moms: tinyurl.com/busymomgpt1.
  • Read this article to hear from three moms on their journey through motherhood, how they juggle stress, and how they build in time for self-care: tinyurl.com/selfcaretipsgpt.
  • Self-care is not selfish. It’s essential — especially if you’re a single parent. Learn strategies for taking time for yourself: tinyurl.com/singleparentinggpt.

Building Strong Support Systems

  • 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.
  • Wondering if a parenting support group is for you? Contact the Texas Parent Helpline to learn what kinds of support groups may help you the most: tinyurl.com/tph25.
  • Are you a parent or caregiver looking for local support?  View our program locator to find support services near you: tinyurl.com/gptsupport1.

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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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