H.O.P.E. (Helping Ourselves Parent Effectively) is a 7-week program designed to help expectant mothers and fathers prepare for the care of their newborn, as well as for parents with preschoolers.   The H.O.P.E. classes are offered four times a year: The first class will be on a Monday evening from 6:15 PM – 8:30 PM.  The remaining course will be offered online. Call (513) 753-HELP to be placed on the Sign-Up List.  There is no cost involved.

Participants have the opportunity to earn while they learn. Graduates of the parenting class program choose between a new crib or a new infant car-seat and also receive a bountiful layette of brand new baby items from the Center’s Boutique.

The first parenting class will offer baby basics, the remaining class modules may include:

• Keeping Your Unborn Baby Healthy
• Baby Basics – Caring for a Newborn
• SIDS Education
• Anger Management
• Car Seat Safety
• Infant CPR
• Preparing Your Child for School
• Loving Discipline
• Effects of Parental Behavior in Children
• Providing Nutritious Meals & Snacks on a Budget
• Financial Life Skills introduction