Because we all want our children to thrive, Children's Wisconsin offers a variety of programs to help support parents and caregivers. Many of these programs are offered in partnership with local agencies and organizations. There is no cost to you.
Marathon County Family Resource Center
Family resource centers offer a place for parents to learn to be the best possible parents they can be. Parents can find resources, programs and enjoy family events and activities with their children. Marathon County offers the following:
Parenting Class: A 9-week series including topics on child development, communication skills, media, positive discipline techniques and more. Classes are on Mondays and rotate between evenings and daytime. Free childcare is provided. Participants can begin at any session. Call to register.
Play and Learn: Play and Learn teaches skills to help your child develop. It also shows positive ways for a parent and child to connect. Play and Learn is a place for parents to meet and support each other. Every Wednesday at the Marathon County Library 9:30-10:30 with ongoing Play and Learns in the community throughout the year.
Developmental Screenings: A parent educator is able to offer a screening for children 4 months to 5 years. If there is a concern, we can help with an appropriate referral.
Parent Resource Line: This is your non-emergency connection to speak with an expert on the day-to-day trials of child rearing and receive practical parenting information, tools, and advice. Call 715-848-1457 and ask to speak with a parent educator.
Triple P Parent Aid Program
This 4–6 month in-home program utilizes Triple P curriculum which promotes positive parenting practices and helps address and prevent a range of social, emotional, and behavioral problems in children and teens.
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