Parent Education Seminar & Parent Support Group

Parent Support Group (PSG)

The Parent Support Group (PSG) at the Fort Bend County Juvenile Probation Department is designed for parents who face challenges raising their adolescents. Repeated conflicts, increased stress, a lack of communication, and ineffective discipline techniques often create challenges for Parents. The Parent Support Group (PSG) empowers parents with knowledge and skills to develop healthy communication with their adolescent and improve their relationships. The PSG utilizes interactive discussion and role-play demonstrations during the group meetings to improve learning and service delivery. This is an eight- week program in the evenings.     

Parent Education Seminar (PES)

The Parent Education Seminar (PES) focuses on presenting research-driven information that will empower parents to make better decisions for their child. Parents attend a one-time four-hour seminar that focuses on Love and Affection for raising Healthy Children, Developing Healthy Relationships, Dealing with Truancy, and Managing Social Media Influences. The PES utilizes an interactive and discussion format to educate parents and their children. The Parent Education Seminar (PES) meets one Saturday a month in the morning.  

Loving Solutions (LS)

Loving Solutions is a parent-training program designed specifically for parents raising difficult younger children (5-10 years of age). Using a behavioral model, Loving Solutions is based on cooperative learning with group learning activities in a workbook format to maximize both learning and interest. The Steps of Success (S.O.S.) home practice assignments create a solid foundation for positive change in the home. This is an eight-week program in the evenings. 

Target Population

• Parents and guardians with strong-willed youth 
• Parents and guardians in need of support and improved discipline and communication strategies
• Parents and guardians struggling to find healthy interactions with their adolescents 
• Parents and guardians with youth who do not want to attend school

For more information contact:

ParentSupport@fortbendcountytx.gov