PARENTING SERVICES
ADOPTIVE PARENT SUPPORT GROUP
Free for all Adoptive Parents, support groups can be a great place to speak with others that are going through the same frustrations and stress you are going through. It is comforting to know you are not alone in this journey. Come together with other parents in a safe, non-judgment space facilitated by adoptive parents to share and connect with others. All adoptive families are welcome. Childcare provided. Group is held on the last Sunday of every month, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM. For more information, view their website.
Hudson Valley LGBTQ+ Community Center
300 Wall St
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 331-5300
programs@lgbtqcenter.org
Dispute Resolution Center
Mediation is an informal, voluntary process in which a neutral third party, called a mediator, helps disputing parties to examine their issues, clarify their perceptions and to explore and develop option leading to mutually agreeable outcomes. The mediator does not give legal advice and does not decide how the dispute should be resolved. Instead, the mediator guides the parties through an informal process where the issues are discussed, options for resolving the problem are generated, and mutually acceptable solutions for an agreement are considered. The mediator facilitates the process but it is the parties who decide how the problem will be resolved.
Common topics for Parent/Youth Mediation include: behavior, discipline, curfews, household responsibilities, school issues, siblings, blended family issues, and single parent concerns.
The Dispute Resolution Center also offers mediation services in the following areas: custody and visitation mediation, court and community mediation, elders/seniors, and divorce/separation.
Dispute Resolution Center
280 Aaron Court
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 372-8771
View their website
Family Education Program
Sponsored by Family Services Inc., the Family Education Program provides home-based and group-based parenting education to families with an open case with the Ulster County Department of Social Services Children and Family Unit. We strive to strengthen and support families by “meeting them where they are at” and enhancing their nurturing skills. Family Educators offer home visits with parents and children at times that are conducive to learning. We provide supportive modeling and coaching of effective parenting skills, using a variety of resources, including the evidence-based Nurturing Parenting Program curricula. Family Educators offer assistance with accessing community resources and securing concrete needs. We also offer several parenting groups throughout the year, including the nationally acclaimed Parenting Journey I. The education and support that Family Education provides help families to enjoy being together, lower stress levels, increase children's cooperation and discipline without yelling or hitting and promote healthy communication for all family members. For more information, view their brochure or visit their website.
*Due to COVID-19, groups are currently being offered as virtual.
Family Education Program
Family Services, Inc.
100 Aaron Court
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 331-5641
HEALTHY FAMILIES NEW YORK
ULSTER COUNTY
Healthy Families New York (HFNY) is a free accredited home visiting program that seeks to improve the health and well-being of infants and children through home-based services delivered by non-profit organizations in local communities. HFNY home visitors develop healthy relationships with families and partner with parents to support them in responding in a sensitive and nurturing manner to their young children. HFNY offers comprehensive support services designed to promote positive parent-child interaction, healthy child development, healthy relationships, family self-sufficiency, and connections to community resources when needed. For more information, visit their website.
Ulster County Healthy Families
15 Railroad Avenue Suite 401
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 339-8551 ext. 3517
UCHealthyFamilies@institute.org
Kingston Cares
Kingston Cares is a community collaborative sponsored by Family of Woodstock, Inc. and funded by the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration through a Drug Free Communities grant to prevent and reduce youth substance abuse and improve the quality of life for children and families in the City of Kingston and Kingston City School District. Kingston Cares operates a popular multi-age after school program at the City of Kingston’s Everette Hodge Community Center in Midtown. Staff work to create an environment in which young people can gain skills, build confidence, enjoy positive social experiences and create a vision for their futures. In addition, program staff prepare nutritious meals after school and during the summer for youth at various locations throughout the City of Kingston. In recent years, the program has expanded its efforts to address critical survival issues such as poverty, food insecurity and homelessness. For more information, visit their website.
Kingston Cares
Family of Woodstock, Inc.
15-21 Franklin Street
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 331-9683
Parenting & Family Values
Sponsored by YWCA, this 12-week program focuses on positive parenting skills and attitudes. In addition, this parenting class reviews what to expect when parenting young children, adolescents, and teenagers.
YWCA Ulster County
comms@ywcaulstercounty.org
845-338-6844
209 Clinton Ave, Kingston, NY 12401
Positive Discipline Workshop
Sponsored by the Mental Health Association in Ulster County, Inc. (MHA), this parenting class is designed to help parents learn practical solutions for winning children over, gaining cooperation, encouraging positive behavior at home and school, and avoiding power struggles. Classes are based on the series of Positive Disciple books by Jane Nelson, Ed.D., and Lynn Lott, MA, MFT. Workshops offered multiple times a year, call for details and dates. Registration required.
Mental Health Association in Ulster County, Inc.
For details & registration: (845) 339-9090
Relatives As Parents Program (RAPP)
The RAPP (Relatives as Parents) program serves caregivers who are raising the child of a family member or friend. We offer educational workshops, support groups, family meals & trips, youth and teen programs, and referrals. There is an emphasis on parenting skills development, discipline, and child development.
All programs are offered at no cost to the family.
Sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County
For more information, visit their website.
Contact Person
Karri Paul
(845) 340-3990
kp376@cornell.edu
Support Group for Parents, Families & Friends of LGBTQ+ Youth
This new group is starting for parents, families, and friends of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Youth. The goal is to get together to share stories, share resources, and provide support.
Meetings held in Poughkeepsie
Contact wtpact@optonline.net for further information