General Information
Fees:
Free
Service Delivery Format:
- In-person groups are available
Eligibility:
- Ages: birth – 6 years and parents and caregivers of children between these ages
Referral:
Self referral, CAS, CCAS referral, paediatrician referral, School referral, and different agencies referral.
Next Session Dates:
- October 18th – December 13th, 2023
- January 2024 – Spanish language group
Sessions Per Year:
- Two English (Spring & Fall)
- One Spanish (Winter)
Service Duration:
9 weeks
Languages offered:
- English
- Spanish
Hours:
Wednesdays 6:oo pm to 7:30 Pm
Location:
Program will be delivered In Person Group
Contact:
Maureen Ringlein: Manager, Family, Child and Infant Clinical Services
Maureenr@yorktownfamilyservices.com
Helen Williams : Early Childhood Specialist
helenw@yorktownfamilyservices.com
Parenting in Early Years (English & Spanish)
Parenting in the Early Years (PITEY) is offered in both English and Spanish is an 9-week parenting program for parents and caregivers of children birth to six years. The PITEY program is part of Program Without Walls (PWW), and is one of a range of programs offered that are linguistically and culturally modified to meet the diverse needs of families. PWW’s goal is to strengthen families and enhance the development and well-being of children living in difficult situations. The long-term goal of PITEY is to promote healthy child development. A children’s group runs in conjunction with the parenting program and provide a wide range of skill building activities for the children attending the program. The program is offered in partnership with The Macaulay Child Development Centre.
Awareness and communications initiatives for Parenting in the Early Years are partially funded through proceeds earned through Yorktown’s memberships with Dolphin Gaming and the Ontario Charitable Gaming Association.
