ParentLink is pleased to offer free parenting classes to support anyone in a parenting/caregiving role in the state of Missouri, looking to build parenting skills, learn about child development, improve family communication, and learn positive discipline strategies.
Parenting Classes for Anyone in a Parenting Role
Parenting Foundations 0-5 Online Course
- Designed for anyone (birth parents, foster parents, adoptive parents, kinship caregivers, etc.) raising young children, age birth to five years
- Self-paced online course with support from ParentLink Family Support Specialists
- 60 days to complete the course from enrollment date
- Individuals required to take parenting classes are encouraged to enroll
- 6 hours of class credit offered upon successful completion of course
Parenting Classes for Kinship Caregivers Raising a Family Member’s or Friend’s Child
Parenting Foundations: Kinship Care Online Course
- Designed for kinship caregivers raising a child of any age
- Self-paced online course with support from ParentLink Kinship Navigators
- 60 days to complete the course from enrollment date
- 6 hours of class credit offered upon successful completion of course
Informational Kinship Empowerment Meetings
- Designed for kinship caregivers raising a child of any age
- Hour-long class held on Zoom or by calling 312-626-6799 Meeting ID: 982 9901 1714
- Class content presented by ParentLink Kinship Navigators
- Occurs every 2nd Thursday of the month from 10:00-11:00am
- 1 hour of class credit offered upon completion of the meeting for those who request a certificate
Contact the MO KIN-4-KID Line at 833-546-4543 to learn more and enroll!
For additional University of Missouri parenting classes, visit Building Strong Families | MU Extension.