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Family, in all its diverse forms, is the heart and backbone of a healthy society.

Family

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Family, in all its diverse forms, is the heart and backbone of a healthy society. Our mission is to improve the well-being of the family through strength-based programs that educate, influence public policy, and help. families put evidence-based information to work in their lives. In addition to a variety of workshops for parents and caregivers, we also offer resources specifically developed for parenting educators, professional training opportunities for individuals who support families, and internships for students in the human services field of study

Stronger Together - Parenting Skills and Child Development

Join Tompkins Families! for free dinner and family fun, crafts, activities and an opportunity to connect w/other families at 4pm on June 7th

Professional Development Training - PS: It Works!

Professional Development Training - PS: It Works! June 16-17, from 9-4:30pm, CCE Tompkins

Family Playgroup on Thursday mornings May16 - June 20

Family Playgroup - Summer

For parents & children 1 - 4y.o. Tue 3:00 - 5:00, Jul 1 - Aug 5 at CCE. Baby Doll Circle Time, Story Time, Songs & Movement, Healthy snack... Registration required!

Parents Apart

Parents Apart® is taught by professionals to help parents who want to help their child(ren) adjust to their separation/divorce. Details here.

PS: It Works! Parenting Skills Workshop Series

Learn how to communicate with your child (of any age). This free class meets (8) Thursdays, 6:00-7:30 pm, by zoom from 7/10 - 8/28. Last day to join this class: July 17

Coalition for Families

Join us on Wed, July 27, from Noon-1pm, for a hybrid presentation on the topic "Teens and Screens", by Cara W. Sultan, LMSW and Parenting Educator

Contact

Anna Steinkraus
Family & Community Development Program Coordinator
ams69@cornell.edu
(607) 272-2292 ext. 145

Last updated May 27, 2025

Family

2025 Advisory Committee

Family & Community Development Program
* = representative to the Board

Tiffany Brown
Sue Chaffee
Mariama Chambliss
Tibor Janosi*
Kathy Lind
Meghan Orman
Katy Pearce
Susan Perkins
Margo Polikoff
Jude Rose
Ros Stone
Herianna Valenzuela
Susie Zhang
Qian Zu