What is Family Connections?
Family Connections offers 10 consecutive classes taught by a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Parent Leader.  Family Connections is aimed at improving the outcomes for parents and children and strengthening the family.  Since 2001, Family Connections has offered supportive education groups where parents, teens, preteens, and children obtain knowledge and skills in a safe and supportive environment using the Family Forward curriculum. 

Register for sessions by calling 653-HOPE 
Classes are every Thursday evening from 6:00 pm --7:30 pm 
at First United Methodist Church located at 37 E. Beauregard

FREE Childcare is provided! or click here for Parents Anonymous® support group info

What do former participants say?
"When I first heard about Family Connections parenting classes, I felt I was already doing a pretty good job raising my son and he's pretty well behaved. I looked at the class topics and realized it couldn't hurt to fine-tune my parenting skills. It wasn't long before I began applying the basic principles that my son was improving in all areas.  For example, picking up his room and sticking with his curfew. Our family life has really improved since attending the classes.  I know parenting is a tough job and we parents need all the help we can get!  It also seems my son has become more responsible and focused at home.  As a single parent with a full time schedule I have an extremely busy life. Family Connections is another great tool that I can use to help my family maintain structure and help improve my child's behavior. I would recommend that ANY parent attend Family Connections "                --Jim, father of 12 yr. old