Resources for Parents

                                        American Red Cross

Provides classes teaching CPR, Fist Aid, babysitting.  Provides emergency assistance for natural disasters, and house fires.  AED Training and HIV protection counseling.

384-0880

Denton Association for the Education for Young Children

Professional organization promoting advocacy for parents of children 0 - 12 years of age.

Nancy Jones:  898-2321

Denton County Substance Abuse Coalition

Resources and referrals for families concerned about alcohol and other substance use and abuse.  Services for youth and their families throughout Denton County.

972-434-8008

Denton Family Resource Center

Serves as a central location for family life education, information and individual referrals for all parents and families in Denton.  Family counseling available on a sliding scale.

566-1800 or www.dfrc.org

Friends of the Family

Parenting classes available.

Contact Diana Tarango at 387-5131

Mothers of Multiples

Mothers Night Out.  Support and Information

Call Kathy at 565-0130 for more information.

Parents without Partners

Parent Education and support for single parents, adult and family recreation.

For more information call 566-0908

Texas Cooperative Extension Service

Professional in the areas of:

• Family and Consumer Science.
• 4-H
• Agriculture and Horticulture

Offering Programs on:

• Nutrition
• Parenting
• Life Skills
• Food Safety
• Horticulture
• Animals
• Natural Resources
• Youth Development

Call 565-5537 for more information.