Ninety Six
Parenting Program

 Coordinators: Doris Louden & Troxy Minyard
Contact us @ 543-4435
Hours: 8 - 3:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
4 - 7 p.m. Tuesday evenings


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Please contact Doris Louden or Troxy Minyard if you are interested in more information about earning your GED right here in Ninety Six.

"Parents are their child's FIRST and MOST important teachers."

The Ninety Six Parenting Program recognizes that parental involvement is necessary for a child to be successful in school. Research continues to show that a child's home environment is the single most important factor in their school success.  
Our primary focus is on children and families.

OUR GOALS INCLUDE:
*  Encouraging parental involvement throughout the educational process.
*  Promoting a strong parent-child relationship.
*  Referring and connecting families with services in the community.
*  Providing a means for early detection of learning problems or delays.

 Research continues to show that a child's home environment is the single most important factor in their school success.
We believe parents and children need special opportunities to learn together. Because of this belief....

LOOK WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER!

Lapsit Storytime
This is for mothers and children birth to three years old.

Family Storytime
This is free and developmentally appropriate for preschool children and FUN for the entire family!

GED On-Line Program
Participants may come in and use the Parenting Center's computers or work at home. Home computers must be connected to the internet. There is an enrollment procedure for the on-line GED program.

Neighborhood Storytime
These are currently being held in two neighborhoods: Bolt, Dove Point, and Edgewood Apartment complexes (see the school activity calendar for times and dates). We bring books and art activities 
for children of all ages. 		Home Visits
These are positive, educational and fun! They can be weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. We bring books and educational activities along for parenting and developmental information.

 
Low Impact Exercise Classes
This class combines low-impact aerobics with toning and stretching. Everyone is welcome!		 Born to Read
This is a hospital visitation program that encourages lifelong learning for newborns and their parents.

 
Referrals
Referrals can be made for any family service and special need. If you feel our services may be of help to someone YOU know, please let US know!		 Parenting Check-Out Room
Our materials cover all subject areas (reading, math, social studies, etc.), and are appropriate from kindergarten to eighth grade. Parents my check out items for up to two weeks at a time. Stop in and see what we have that you can use!