Free Parenting Classes
Because I Love You (BILY) (818) 884- 8242
Email: Bily1982@aol.com www.BILY.org
BILY is a bilingual support group for parents and teens (12+) who have behavioral problems (attitude, substance abuse, running away and curfew). Support group run by parents. Ongoing groups. No need for preregistration. Parents can attend without the youth. These classes are offered via zoom 5 times a week and meet the requirements for DCFS and courtordered parents. Email Dennis to join a group.
Glendale Community College –Parent Education Program
1500 North Verdugo Road Glendale, CA 91208 (818) 243-5196 Front Desk https://www.garfield.glendale.edu/programs/par ent-education
Coordinator: Sofiya Nazari (818) 240-1000, Ext 5670
Snazari@glendale.edu
FREE classes. Classes in-person and online live classes, mornings, afternoons, and evening. They offer two programs:
- Positive Parenting classes for parents of all aged children, teens, and young adults
- Parent Participation/Parent Child classes for parents or caregivers with children birth to age six. Children are offered preschool experience and curriculum, and parents learn parenting skills and child development through group discussions, lectures and observations These classes meet the requirements for DCFS and court-ordered parents.
Child and Family Guidance Center
Community Family Center
19100 Parthenia Street, Suite # 4 Northridge, CA 91324 (818) 739-5002
www.childguidance.org
They offer parenting classes for parents of children of all ages. The classes are in Spanish only. Classes are 1 1/2 hours for 20 weeks (about 4 and a half months). These classes meet the requirements for DCFS and court-ordered parents.
Zoom Sessions Wednesday from 5:30pm-7:00pm
Panorama City Community Resource Center
7868 Van Nuys Boulevard Panorama City, CA 91402 (213) 438-5497
www.communityresourcecenterla.org/locations/panora ma-city
They offer free, culturally focused health education resources and programs designed to promote wellness and healthy living. Different programs:
- Free health screenings for blood pressure
- Health education classes on parenting, healthy cooking and managing asthma, diabetes or weight
- Zumba and yoga classes
El Nido Family Centers
11243 Glenoaks Boulevard, Unit 4 Pacoima, CA 91331 (818) 896-7776
www.elnidofamilycenters.org
Classes are in English and Spanish. Classes are generally 12-weeks long and are offered at various sites throughout the San Fernando Valley.
The agencies on this document are listed for informational purposes only. No endorsement of the quality of services is intended by Community Resource Services of the Child and Family Guidance Center.
Family Source Centers
www.neweconomicsforwomen.org
The Family Source Centers offer educational services for families. Classes are in English and Spanish. Classes are 1 hour for 12 weeks on-line only.
Los Angeles Unified School District
Parent Resource for School and Family Support Services (SFSS)
Parent Workshops (213) 241-6701
https://www.lausd.org/Page/16784
Email: spedsfss@lausd.et
Free virtual workshops are being offered in English and Spanish for all LAUSD parents. They are geared towards informing and preparing parents on how to help their child succeed in school. The following workshops are offered:
- Making the Home to School Connection
- Graduation and Completion Requirements for Students with Disabilities
- Tips and Tools for Positive Communication and Collaboration at IEP Meetings
- Dyslexia Basics for Parents
- Autism
- Understanding the Least Restrictive Environment for Your Child
- Proactive Parenting Leadership Cadre (PPLC)
Session 1: Introduction to Positive Behavior Support
Session 2: Successful Implementation of Support and Strategies
Session 3: Escalation Cycle, Home/School Collaboration
- Canoga Park - New Economics for Women 21400 Saticoy Avenue
Canoga Park, CA 91303 (818) 887-3872
- South Valley - New Economics for Women 6946 Van Nuys Boulevard, Suite # 220
Van Nuys, CA 91405 (818) 786-4098
New Directions for Youth 7315 Lankershim Boulevard
North Hollywood, CA 91605 (818) 503-6330
www.ndfy.org
Parenting classes are in English and Spanish. Classes are 1½2 hours and are ongoing; you can join any time. It is a 12-week program. Classes are offered in person and on-line. Classes offered at various sites in the San Fernando Valley. These classes meet the requirements for DCFS and court-ordered parents.
Panorama City Location 14547 Titus Street Panorama City, CA 91402
Parenting Classes with Sliding Scale Fee
Advantage Counseling Services
6205 Laurel Canyon Boulevard North Hollywood, CA 91606 (818) 508-7344
https://www.advantagefamilyservices.com/
Contact: Dr. Elsa Salguero
Email: esalguero@aol.com
Classes are held in English on Tuesday via zoom. They are 1-hour sessions for 12 weeks. Registration must be in person
Fee: - $25 for enrollment - $30 per session/zoom
The H.E.L.P. Group
Parent Group Facilitator Yesenia Ramirez (818) 267-2783
www.thehelpgroup.org
Classes are via telehealth in English, Spanish. Classes are 1 hour for 20 weeks. Call to Register. These classes meet the requirements for DCFS, and court ordered. Fee based on a sliding scale.
Monday 6:30pm-7:30pm
Center for Children and Youth
https://ccy.jfcs.org/services-for-families/parentsplace/
Classes are held in English. Offers interactive parenting workshops online. Different topics: Sleeping, eating, and toileting issues; Positive guidance strategies; Sibling rivalry; Learning challenges; ADHD and anxiety; Anger management; Limit setting boundaries; Building selfesteem and social skills; Healthy communication; Highly sensitive children; Resiliency and coping skills; Encouraging cooperation; Separation and divorce.
Fee: Depending on the workshop $25 and up.
Safety Alliance Group Inc. Family Support Agency 13173 Osborne Street Pacoima, CA 91331 (818) 455-2152
https://safetyalliancegroup.org/inicio/ Safety Alliance Group is a family support and educational services agency. They offer counseling, court approved parenting classes, and anger management to people in need. Classes are held via zoom.
Fee: $20 per class
Valley Center for the Prevention of Family Violence
6850 Van Nuys Boulevard, Suite #202 Van Nuys, CA 91405 (818) 786-2079
www.preventionoffamilyviolence.com
Classes are in English and Spanish. The classes are 1 ½ hour per week. These classes meet the requirements of DCFS and court-ordered parenting.
Fee: - $40 for enrollment - $30 per session
Valley Family Center
302 South Brand Boulevard San Fernando, CA 91340 (818) 365-8588
www.valleyfamilycenter.org
Classes are in English and Spanish. Classes are 1 ½ hours and sessions are 16, 26 and 52-weeks long. These classes meet the requirements for DCFS and courtordered parents. Enrollment and classes are via Zoom.
Fee: - $15 Registration in person - $15 per class via Zoom
What is Co-Parenting?
Co-Parenting Classes
Coparenting or co-parenting describes a parenting situation where the parents are not in a marriage, cohabitation or romantic relationship with one another. In the United States the term co-
The agencies on this document are listed for informational purposes only. No endorsement of the quality of services is intended by Community Resource Services of the Child and Family Guidance Center.
parenting is often used to describe the relationship between two separated or divorced parents attempting to parent their shared children.
Agency or Individual Qualifications
A Cornerstone Counseling Center (805) 390-6384 www.cornerstonesv.com
1633 Erringer Road, Suite #203B Simi Valley, CA 93065
568 S. Brand Boulevard, San Fernando, CA 91340
7277 Valjean Avenue Van Nuys, CA 91406
Advantage Counseling Services
6205 Laurel Canyon Boulevard North Hollywood, CA 91606 (818) 508-7344
Valley Center for the Prevention of Family Violence
6850 Van Nuys Boulevard, Suite #202 Van Nuys, CA 91401 (818) 786-2079
www.preventionoffamilyviolence.com
High Conflict Solutions (877) 874-1365 www.highconflictsolutions.com
Child Sharing www.parentingprograms.com On-Line Co-Parenting Classes
Coordinator: Scott T. Barella, MS, LMFT
Email: cornerstoneb@aol.com
Fee total $675
Language skills: English and Spanish Length of Program: 10 hours over 4 sessions
Attendance: Parents attend individually or together
Class Size: 5-15 participants
Number of years’ experience: 30+
Meet requirements for DCFS and court-ordered parents
Classes are offered via zoom.
Coordinador: Elsa Salguero, Ph.D
Email: esalguero@aol.com
Fee per parent per session: $25 for enrollment, and $30 each session
Language skills: English, and Spanish Length of Program: 12 weeks
Attendance: Parents can attend together or separately
Class Size: 16 participants Number of years’ experience: 15+
Coordinator: Virginia Baldioli, MA, MFCC
Fee per parent per session: $40 for enrollment, and $30 each session
Language skills: English and Spanish Length of Program: 16 and 52-weeks, 1.5 hours class
Attendance: Parents can attend together or separately
Class Size: 15 participants Number of years’ experience: 25
Meet requirements for DCFS and court-ordered parents
Coordinator: AlbertR. Gibbs, Ph.D. & Donald Gordon, Ph.D. E-mail: staff@divorce-education.com
Fee: $129.95; $25 low-income fee waiver Language skills: English only Length of Program :10Hours Attendance: Online format. Number of years’ experience: 30+ Years
Coordinator: Diana Libs
To Register: on-line Class Format: Two classes:
1) Co-Parenting for Families Raising Children Between Two Homes;
2) Parenting During Divorce: The Challenge of Change Fee per parent: $49.99 for 4 hours, $69.99 for 6 hours, and $89.00 for 8 hours
Language skills: English and Spanish Length of Program: 4, 6, 8, 10- and 12-hours online class format
Attendance: Classes are offered on-line accessible 24 hours
Meet requirements for DCFS and court-ordered parents
Course for Parents
https://courseforparents.com/states/CA On-Line Co-Parenting Classes
Mastering the Art of Co-Parenting Encino, CA 91436 (310) 741-6033 www.reneeleff.com
Parenting and Relationship
Counseling Foundation (PaRC) 15545 Devonshire Street, Suite #208 Granada Hills, CA 91345 (818) 891-8477 www.theparcfoundation.com
Divorced Coparenting (916) 933-5011 www.divorcedcoparenting.com
To Register: on-line
California Parent Education Class with a Certificate of Completion
$25 for 4 hours, $45 for 8 hours, $65 for 12 hours, $85 for 16 hours.
Language Skills: English only
Attendance: Classes are offered on-line accessible 24 hours
Meet requirements for DCFS and court-ordered parents
Coordinator: Renee Leff, MFT, JD
Email: reneeleff@reneeleff.com
Fee per parent per session: $100 sliding scale
Language skills: English only
Length of Program: Minimum of 10 hours or whatever the court order states
Attendance: Parents can attend together or separately
Class Size: 10 individuals
Number of years’ experience: 21 years
Coordinator: Dr. Faye Snyder
Email: info@theparcfoundation.com
Fee: $250-$300 (sessions of 3 hours on Saturday for 4 weeks)
Language skills: English only
Length of Program: 4 sessions (3 hours each)
Attendance: Parents can attend together or separately on-line
Class Size: Maximum 12 individuals
Number of years’ experience: 22 years
Meet requirements for DCFS and court-ordered parents
Coordinator: Alisa Holleron, LCSW Fee: $49.99
Language skills: English only
Length of Program :10-hour Program
Attendance: Online format self-paced. Number of years’ experience: 30Years
