Heights Parent Center (HPC)
( www.heightsparentcenter.org )Heights Parent Center (HPC) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) Family Support Center. The mission of HPC is to support and promote the healthy development of families and children in the belief that strong families build strong communities. HPC was established in 1982 by a group of Cleveland Heights-University Heights educators and parents who saw a need for comprehensive, year-round programs and services for families with young children.
Although serving families from any community, the Center has always been housed in a CH-UH school building, thanks to the District's in-kind donation of space, utilities and maintenance. HPC is currently located inside the Taylor School Building.
( FamilyConnections1.org )Family Connections is 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Located within Shaker Family Center, Family Connections is a family-friendly community setting where early childhood development professionals welcome parents and their children to participate in unique and effective learning activities. The mission of Family Connections is to provide the ideal environment for parents to become highly involved in their child's positive growth and better equipped to ensure their success.
Since 1992, Family Connections has supported the growth of children and their families with the latest practices in early literacy activities, kindergarten readiness and parenting programs and resources.
( www.onelakewood.com/HumanServices/EarlyChildhood/FamilyRoom.aspx )The City of Lakewood Family Room is a program of the City's Division of Early Childhood Services. The mission of the Department of Human Services, Division of Early Childhood is to build on the existing strengths of families raising young children by providing resources and services which enhance parenting skills and continue to improve the overall quality of early care and education in Lakewood.
The Family Room was established in 1994 in response to a community need identified by the City's Division of Early Childhood Services, based on the belief that strengthening and supporting parents, would ultimately strengthen families and the larger community. The establishment of the Lakewood Family Room came about through the collaborative efforts of City government, City schools, providers, neighborhood organizations, clergy and neighborhood residents. The Family Room is housed within the St James Child Care Center. Space is donated in kind from St James Catholic Church in exchange for technical assistance to the childcare center operated by the Church.
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