PARENT / CAREGIVER SERVICES
CcTC has a family-focused, consumer-driven treatment philosophy. This family-oriented approach encompasses parents and caregivers in all phases of their child's treatment and includes direct services to parents and caregivers.
Filial Parenting Program
CcTC's Filial Parenting Program is based on a research-supported model that emphasizes the parent-child relationship as a means of providing support. In the Filial Parenting Program, parents/caregivers learn to conduct a special type of play session with their own children. Play is the natural language of children and is therefore an excellent medium for parents/caregivers to engage their children in order to enhance their relationship with them. Through this model, parents/caregivers learn to be more aware of their children developmentally, emotionally, and relationally. Children respond positively to the sessions both at the Center and in the home since the method is based on child-directed play techniques.
The program runs in 12-week cycles and it is held weekly on Wedneday's for 2.5 hours. Dinner is provided as well as SEPTA tokens. Upon completion of the program parents/caregivers will receive a toy kit and a program certificate.
Our Next Cycle:
Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 to Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Time: 3:30 to 6:00 PM
For information and to register, please call 215-496-0707 x1159
Psycho-education Seminars
CcTC's Parent/Caregiver Educational Seminars provide information on topics most relevant to those caring for children who present with behavioral/emotional challenges. Monthly workshops are held addressing issues such as child development, parenting strategies to support positive behavior, and the effects of trauma on children.
Consumer Advisory Group
CcTC is currently in process of developing a Consumer Advisory Group. This group will be comprised of parents/caregivers who have received or are currently receiving services at CcTC as well as older children/young adults who have received services at CcTC. This group will advise CcTC on ways to enhance our services, address any gaps in services as well as participate in the many facets of our organization such as parent/caregiver orientations, CcTC community events, and CcTC committees.
Contact: Belinda Gillern, Parent Caregiver Coordinator
Email: bgillern@cctckids.org
