Parent Cafes
Caring for children can be overwhelming. Parent Cafés offer an opportunity for any caregiver of children to learn from each other, share worries, and come up with new parenting ideas. It is an evening of connecting with other adults in our community – about what is important to all of us – OUR CHILDREN!
“I really enjoy being able to chat and get tips that I can use from other moms.”-Mother attending a Parent Café in Mt. Orab.
Thanks to funding from the Ohio Children’s Trust Fund, we are able to offer Parent Cafés in Hamilton, Clermont, Brown, Adams, and Highland counties. This support allows us to provide free child care and meals for families who attend. Please review the list below for times and locations. Pre-registration is encouraged.
Parent Café Locations and Dates
Hamilton County
Gamble Nippert YMCA
3159 Montana Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45211
| Date | Time | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, March 7, 2023 | 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. | Building Strong Relationships with your Children |
| Tuesday, March 21, 2023 | 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. | You Can't Save the World on Empty |
| Tuesday, April 4, 2023 | 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. | Building a Winning Team: Helping Your Child Succeed in School |
| Tuesday, April 18, 2023 | 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. | Goal Setting: It’s Within Your Reach |
| Tuesday, May 2, 2023 | 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. | Taking Care of Yourself |
Clermont County
Batavia Heights Christian Child Care
2555 Old State Rte 32
Batavia, OH 45103
| Date | Time | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023 | 6:15 p.m.-7:45 p.m. | Building Strong Relationships with your Children |
| Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023 | 6:15 p.m.-7:45 p.m. | You Can't Save the World on Empty |
| Thursday, March 2, 2023 | 6:15 p.m.-7:45 p.m. | Building Strong Relationships with your Children |
Brown County
Mt. Orab Elementary-Cafeteria
474 W. Main Street
Mt. Orab, OH 45154
| Date | Time | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, March 20, 2023 | 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. | Staying in the Parent-Child Relationship |
| Monday, March 27, 2023 | 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. | Beat Bullying…Help Your Child Stand Up |
| Monday, April 3, 2023 | 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. | Goal Setting…It’s Within Your Reach |
Adams County
Wayne Township Community Building and Cherry Fork Gym
14815 State Route 136
Winchester, Ohio 45697
| Date | Time | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023 | 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. | Taking Care of Yourself |
| Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023 | 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. | Being a Strong Parent |
| Thursday, March 2, 2023 | 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. | Building Strong Relationships with your Children |
Following each Parent Café, we collect a survey from parents that captures their perspective of the experience. The data below was reported by parents that attended the café series offered in Mt. Orab:
- 100% reported the café was helpful.
- 90% reported they met someone they plan to stay in touch with (social connections).
- 90% reported they are more willing to ask for help if needed (concrete supports).
- 90% reported they plan to better understand their child’s feeling (social and emotional competence of children).
We hope to see you!!
