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Parenting Program
The Neighborhood House Parenting Program (NHPP), a
program of Neighborhood House, Inc. and Friendly House, Inc.,
serving West Multnomah County. View the Parenting
Program Calendar.
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Markham Elementary School, Rm 226
10530 SW Capital Hwy.
Portland, OR 97219
(971) 244-0148
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The Parenting Program provides culturally and developmentally
appropriate services for families with children, pre-natal
through eight years, for all levels of income.
These services are provided free of charge regardless of
income level.
The primary goals of the Parenting Program are to
promote the healthy growth and development of children by:
- Helping parents build and enhance their parenting skills;
- Building connections between families and their neighborhood;
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- Providing opportunities for families to create and
participate in positive life experiences.
Families participate in NHPP programs by attending parent
child interactive groups, and/or meeting with parent educators
one-on-one at home or at another safe place. During these
contacts families receive parent education, are given information
on child development, health, and nutrition, and are connected
to other community resources. Children receive regular developmental
screenings and are referred to additional services as needed.
Programs
Interactive Parent/Child Playgroups
Weekly sessions with parents and their children to enhance
parenting awareness and age appropriate activities for their
children.
Information/Support Groups on Parenting
Sessions with staff or outside resource personnel on the
latest information on child development and parenting.
Child Development/Early Brain Development
Training sessions for parents and professional groups on
current early brain development information.
Parents as Teachers Home Visiting Program
Home visits with parents who are unable to attend other
sessions or have difficulty getting away from home.
Health and Developmental Screening
Daily access to a community health nurse for parents and
children in our program.
Parent Resource Lending Library
Extensive selection of child development and parenting books
and videos for parents to borrow.
Toy and Book Lending Library for Children
Age appropriate toys and books for parents to borrow for
their children.
Advocacy for Children Entering School
Evening sessions for parents at public schools on child
development and how to be advocates for their child's learning
process.
Access to Community Resources and Services
On-site access to programs such as WIC (Women, Infants and
Children Program) and LIEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance
Program).
For more information on any of the above programs,
contact Parent/Child Development Services, at 971-244-0148.
Ten Guidelines to Promote Your Child's Healthy Development
- Be warm, loving and responsive
- Respond to the child's cues and clues
- Talk, read and sing to your child
- Establish routines and rituals
- Encourage safe exploration and play
- Make television watching selective
- Use discipline as an opportunity to teach
- Recognize that each child is unique
- Choose quality child care and staff involved
- Take care of yourself
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