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Hampton Roads Parenting Education Network (HRPEN)

Member Meetings

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HRPEN member meetings are held from 9:30-11 a.m. on the first Thursday of each month from September to June. 

Professionals interested in membership may contact:

Michele Tryon, Co-chair
Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters, Outreach@CHKD.org

Anita Williams, Co-chair
Hampton Healthy Families Partnership, Anita.Williams@Hampton.gov

Whether you need help with baby care, positive discipline techniques, or learning how to talk to teens about social media, Hampton Roads Parenting Education Network (HRPEN) offers a variety of ways for parents and professionals to receive education, information, and support.

Mission Statement

To ensure access to comprehensive positive parenting education opportunities that meet the needs of families in Hampton Roads.

What is HRPEN?

Hampton Roads Parenting Education Network (HRPEN) is a network of agencies and organizations that have come together to offer education, support, information and referral for parents, caregivers, and professionals. HRPEN members are committed to established best practices in parenting education and work collaboratively to offer quality programs throughout Hampton Roads.

Learn more about local, state, and national parenting education at the following links:

HRPEN Judicial Bench Card

Parenting Education: What Matters?  

HRPEN Best Practice Webinar

Please review Hampton Roads Parenting Education Network's (HRPEN) parent education guidelines in this brief video to ensure you understand best practice in parent education across the continuum.

Levels of Parenting Education

Workshops, Webinars, Classes, Home-visiting and Clinical Services

Choose the level that best fits your circumstances and contact the agency in the drop-down directly. 

For parents, para-professionals and professionals seeking to improve parenting skills and knowledge. Parenting services may include information, referrals, resources, support, classes and workshops. These services and programs are for the general population.
For parents and guardians experiencing a variety of life stressors that may impede or affect family functioning. The goal of secondary education is to enhance functioning by learning new skills and increasing knowledge. These programs are appropriate for families who are at-risk, involved in social services or court systems, as well as the general population.
Programs are the highest level of parent education and are geared toward parents and guardians who need comprehensive, family-based programs that are longer in duration and include assessment of competency. Families who are involved with tertiary programs are often trying to treat, prevent or reduce recurrence of abuse or neglect.
Clinical Services (individual or family therapy) are provided by licensed professionals before or in conjunction with parent education to increase effectiveness and positive outcomes.

CHKD Classes and Events

Dedicated to providing expert information, CHKD offers educational opportunities and materials for parents and professionals interested in gaining knowledge, skills, and confidence in understanding child development and parenting.

Upcoming Classes and Events
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Disclaimer: CHKD has agreed to be the host website for the Hampton Roads Parenting Education Network (HRPEN). The agencies listed on this page are not representatives of CHKD or Hampton Healthy Families (HHF). HRPEN, CHKD and HHF do not provide accreditation for member agencies. Member agencies are reviewed by their respective governing authorities for compliance with best practice standards.