ParentLink Presentation

A Statewide agency serving Missouri families by Connecting them to Parenting Information and Support

ParentLink is a part of : 1-800-552-8522 En Español 1-888-460-0008 Parentlink.missouri.edu

ParentLink’s Core Services
Toll Free WarmLine
Loan Library
Website
Parenting Corners

Common Topics
Toilet training/Tantrums
Adolescents/Positive Discipline
Children with special needs
Grandparents who are raising their grandchildren
Single Parent families
Incarcerated parents

Example Questions:
“ My three-year-old is having temper tantrums, what should I do?”
“ My child has cerebral palsy. What services are available in my area?”
“ I’m a grandparent raising my grandchild and would like more information on parenting the second time around.”

Who answers the calls and responds to requests?
Licensed Professional Counselors
Licensed Clinical Social Workers
Master’s level professionals

Types of Responses
Supportive conversation, problem solving support, referrals, and mailings
All calls are confidential within the limits of the law

ParentLink Loan Library and Parenting Corners
Thousands of expert-reviewed parenting materials for 30 day check out
Parenting Corners customized for the audience served (incarcerated parents, school parents, Head Start families, etc.)
New materials for displays identified and sent out by ParentLink upon request

EXAMPLE OF PARENTING CORNER IN PRISON SETTING

FREE materials for families and professionals!
CHAD Stickers for infant car seats
ParentLink flyers (English & Spanish versions)
ParentLink magnets
Posters
Question and Answer Parent Fact Sheets
Aggression
Dealing with Mealtime Hassles
Physical Development
Toilet Training
Etc.

We’re here to help Missouri parents, professionals, and other caregivers find the information and support they need!

Questions?

ParentLink Presentation

by ParentLink on Sep 15, 2009

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