Inc. Families who are in need of additional services are eligible to participate in the family mentoring component of the Good Beginnings Program. Home mentoring staff will coordinate an array of community-based services for the family. Family participation is voluntary and free of charge. Funding for the Good Beginnings program is from the Ohio Department of Health, Early Start, Ohio Department of Human Services, and Athens County Children Services in cooperation with Athens County Department of Human Services and Athens County Family and Children First Council. Parenting Groups Our parenting groups offer a supportive setting where parents learn techniques for managing children's behavior, developing self-esteem, communicating more effectively, and managing stress.
Groups are open to the public and are free.
Child care is provided. Groups follow the Active Parenting Today curriculum. The purpose of the clinic is to help parents identify and avoid behavior that imposes significant stress on children. This is a cooperative project with the Athens County Common Pleas Court.