Breakdown of Programs

This chart give details about each Center program to assist you in finding a program that will be helpful to your family.

Programs Program Purpose For Who Sessions How Often
Parents As Teachers Focus on child development and parent education Children birth-5 and their Parent(s) Once every other week Year Round
Parent-Child Playgroup Parent-to-Parent sharing and social and language development for children Children birth-5 and their Parent(s) Once a week at each Center Year Round
Kids' Club Provide a structured place after school for kids Kindergarten-3rd graders Once a week at each Center During the school year
Family Fun Night Give families a place to have fun together and connect with other families Families Once a month at each Center Year Round
Dad's Night Out Give dad's a chance to spend time with their kids and connect with other dads. Dad's and their kids Once a month at the Bradford and Kane Family Center Year Round
Mother Goose Provide tools for parents that will help their child get the most out of reading Parents and their kids age birth-5 One session or one session per week for four weeks Periodically throughout the year
The Incredible Years Giving parents new tools to help with discipline Parents and their kids age 2-8 One session a week for seven weeks Periodically throughout the year
Children in the Middle Helping parents keep their kids out of the middle of a divorce Divorced adults or those going through divorce One time session Periodically throughout the year
Strengthening Families Program Strengthen family communication and prepare for the teenage years 5th and 6th graders and their parent(s) One session a week for seven weeks Two times per year (Fall and Winter) in each school district
Dr. Dad Workshop An opportunity for dad's to learn the basics of baby care Fathers of infants or toddlers One session a week for four weeks Periodically throughout the year
Grands As Parents Discussion on parenting topics for grandparents Grandparents who are full-time caregivers to their grand-child(ren) Once a month at the Bradford Family Center Year Round
Screening Day Ensure that any health or developmental concerns are detected and addressed Kids age birth-5 One time session Periodically throughout the year
The McKean County Family Centers is a program of The Guidance Center.