Program areas at Epic - Every Person Influences Children
Parenting - parenting workshops for parents of young Children and young adolescents including supporting families in developing their Children's literacy, social and emotional capabilities and select physical needs. Implemented in a group setting and utilizing experiential learning, we help families overcome obstacles, develop skills and strengths and bring stability to their home. Addresses challenges such as substance abuse, mental health concerns, domestic violence, and custody issues.
Family engagement in education - family engagement in education is a program to improve student achievement through the advancement of research-based family engagement policies and practices for "hard to reach" parents. Phases include assessment, planning, and implementation of a wide-range of culturally competent family engagement strategies for both the district and school levels. Implementation includes parent training, capacity building for parents, teachers and administrators and addresses ongoing parent needs related to student academic challenges, problem behaviors, and attendance throughout the school year. Consultation includes family engagement steering committees, school improvement teams and shared decision making groups.
Family opportunity centers - family centers that aim to strengthen caregiver/child bonds and improve early childhood development through play, family engagement and early literacy skills. Various programming is provided to give families tools and strategies to address a variety of parenting challenges, reduce stress, and increase communication skills. Limited financial assistance is provided to ensure families are able to meet basic needs. Family partners support families by linking them to any additional services that benefit Children and family health and well-being.
Ready set parent and other less significant preventive programs supporting the organization's mission.