Parenting and Community Outreach and Engagement

CHKD's Community Outreach program offers a variety of educational programs and resources for parents, grandparents, coaches, professionals, community members, children, and youth to optimize development and increase health and well-being for children and families in our region and beyond.

Mental Health Conferences, Programs and Resources CHKD provides community and professional workshops throughout the year addressing mental health and wellness.

Classes and Events Classes, conferences, webinars, and more for parents and professionals interested in gaining knowledge, skills, and confidence in parenting.

Hampton Roads Parenting Education Network (HRPEN) HRPEN's network of agencies and organizations offer positive parenting education opportunities to meet the needs of families in Hampton Roads.

Parenting Support and Community Connections These resources have been collected from our best practice partners in parenting education to support parents and professionals.

Quick Tips for Parents Educational videos and handouts offering tips on injury prevention, practical parenting, mental health, and more.

School Health Programs Resources and educational activities for students and school professionals, such as the CHKD on Tour program and the high school medical conference.

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Meet Our Community Outreach Team

Sandra "Sam" Fabian, Community Outreach and Engagement Manager

Sandra "Sam" Fabian, Community Outreach and Engagement Program Manager

Sam manages the CHKD community outreach and engagement department and is responsible for the Community Health Needs Assessment and Implementation Plan. She develops and/or coordinates CHKD conferences, special events, mental health education and outreach, and collaborates with stakeholders, community boards and coalitions. Additionally, she co-chairs the Youth Sports Mental Health & Wellness Alliance; and develops programmatic partnerships with local schools, recreation centers, sports clubs and civic organizations.

Contact Sandra.Fabian@CHKD.org or call (757) 668-7402.

Michele Tryon, Community Outreach and Engagement Coordinator

Michele Tryon, Community Outreach and Engagement Coordinator Michele conducts and coordinates professional and parent workshops, webinars, trainings and classes. She collaborates with healthcare, school and community partners to promote best practice in parent and professional education. She co-chairs the Hampton Roads Parenting Education Network (HRPEN) and is an active member of the South Hampton Roads Youth Partnership executive committee, and the Hampton Roads Trauma Informed Community Network's steering committee.

Contact Michele.Tryon@CHKD.org or call (757) 668-9304.