Parent/Child Connection

The Parent/Child Connection Coalition of New Hampton Iowa is a community-wide parent and child education program. The Parent/Child Connection Coalition is based on the belief that a large segment of the population with school-aged children has a need and an interest in learning effective parenting and nurturing skills. The purpose of the parent and child education sessions is to enhance parenting skill and foster positive family interactions.

The Parent/Child Connection Coalition has been sponsoring parent and 
child education sessions since the 1996-97 school year. The program is designed to:  
Enhance and strengthen parenting skills by arming parent and child 
     with information and strategies to apply in their daily lives,
Foster positive family communication and interactions,
Involve children in learning about themselves in a holistic sense,
Strengthen and support area parents and family members in their roles.

One of the most unique features of the Parent/Child Connection Coalition is that the organization is made available to parents in the area through the combined efforts of St. Joseph Catholic School, Mercy Medical Center, the New Hampton Community School District and EAGLE Project. 

** Iowa FINE Program Recipient **