How to Start A Program

Is there a Parent Trust Program you're interested in but can't find it in your area? Find out more about how to get a program started in your community.

How to Start a Circle of Parents Parent Group

Parent Trust for Washington Children has Circle of Parents groups in several locations in the state. We offer the following services, free of charge, for partner agencies (social service agencies, public or private schools, churches, organizations, health care facilities, etc.):

• Parent Trust for Washington Children Program Orientation
• Circle of Parents Parent Group Facilitation Trainings
• Parent Leadership Trainings
• Children's Program Facilitation Trainings
• Training Materials
• Parenting Handouts
• Ongoing Technical Assistance
• Outcomes Evaluation

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To find out how to become a partner agency with Parent Trust for Washington Children in support of a new Circle of Parents Group, contact Thelma Dirkes, State Program Director at 206-233-0156, ext. 222 or at tdirkes@parenttrust.org

How to Start a Conscious Fathering Program™

Washington Children's Conscious Fathering™ Program license is a proven way to engage expectant fathers in the lives of their children from Day One. At Conscious Fathering™ we know all men are partners in parenting. Our goal is to help new dads begin their journey to fatherhood understanding basic childcare skills and a philosophy that will last a lifetime.

Now you can bring Conscious Fathering™ to your community through our license package.The license includes the curriculum, certification for up to two instructors and all the training needed to present this very successful program to the "soon to be" fathers in your area.

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For more details, contact the Conscious Fathering™ Program Coordinator, Bernie Dorsey at 206-233-0156, ext. 227 or at bdorsey@parenttrust.org

How to Start a Parents As Teachers Program

If you don't have a Parents As Teachers program in your community, we'd love to help you get one started.

For details, contact the Parents as Teachers State Coordinator, Kathy Zeisel at 206-233-0156, ext. 254 or at kzeisel@parenttrust.org

How to Start a Great Starts Childbirth Education Program

For hospitals in Western Washington, Great Starts offers a full childbirth education program: We can handle hiring, training, class development, class registration, and more for your hospital.

For hospitals outside of Western Washington, we offer personalized consulting services to help you develop or re-vamp your childbirth education services.

For more information, contact Great Starts Program Coordinator, Janelle Durham at 206-233-0156, ext. 232 or at jdurham@parenttrust.org