It is offered to families free of charge. It is a unique opportunity for parents and children to learn together, although the groups meet separately both parents and their children attend weekly two and a half hour meetings where they are involved in activities that focus on building positive regard for self and others.
Parents learn from discussions, activities, presentations and videotapes.
Children learn through games, songs, art activities, puppet plays and discussions. Most communities offer the program once a year, beginning either in September or October for the fall or January or February for the Spring.