Hampton Roads Parenting Education Network (HRPEN)

Member Meetings

HRPEN member meetings are held from 9:30-11 a.m. on the first Thursday of each month from September to June.

Professionals interested in membership may contact:

Michele Tryon, Co-chair
Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters, Outreach@CHKD.org

Anita Williams, Co-chair
Hampton Healthy Families Partnership, Anita.Williams@Hampton.gov

Whether you need help with baby care, positive discipline techniques, or learning how to talk to teens about social media, Hampton Roads Parenting Education Network (HRPEN) offers a variety of ways for parents and professionals to receive education, information, and support.

Mission Statement

To ensure access to comprehensive positive parenting education opportunities that meet the needs of families in Hampton Roads.

What is HRPEN?

Hampton Roads Parenting Education Network (HRPEN) is a network of agencies and organizations that have come together to offer education, support, information and referral for parents, caregivers, and professionals. HRPEN members are committed to established best practices in parenting education and work collaboratively to offer quality programs throughout Hampton Roads.

Learn more about local, state, and national parenting education at the following links:

HRPEN Judicial Bench Card

Parenting Education: What Matters?

HRPEN Best Practice Webinar

Please review Hampton Roads Parenting Education Network's (HRPEN) parent education guidelines in this brief video to ensure you understand best practice in parent education across the continuum.

Levels of Parenting Education

Workshops, Webinars, Classes, Home-visiting and Clinical Services

Choose the level that best fits your circumstances and contact the agency in the drop-down directly.

Primary Education

For parents, para-professionals and professionals seeking to improve parenting skills and knowledge. Parenting services may include information, referrals, resources, support, classes and workshops. These services and programs are for the general population.

State of Virginia

4 hour co-parenting seminars through VA circuit court
Designed for those in contested child custody, visitation, and child support cases to address effects of separation or divorce on children, parenting and financial responsibilities, and options for conflict resolution - minimum of 4 hours.

Oversight by the PE Coordinator in the office of the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court of Virginia. These seminars are available in local communities. Virginia Code Sections 16.1-278 and 20-103

Website: Circuit Court Listing

Chesapeake

Chesapeake Bureau of Community Programs
301 Albermarle Drive
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Phone: (757) 382-0796
Website: Chesapeake Bureau of Community Programs

Chesapeake Public Schools
Office of Family & Community Engagement
1421 Kristina Way
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Websites: Office of Family and Community Engagement

CHIP - Children's Health Investment Program of South Hampton Roads
1302 Jefferson Street
Chesapeake, VA 23324
Phone: (757) 543-9100
Email: info@chipshr.org
Website: CHIP

Hampton

Hampton Healthy Families
100 Old Hampton Lane
Hampton, VA 23669
Phone: (757) 727-1300, press 0
Fax: (757) 722-7058
Website: Healthy Families

Newport News

Newport News Department of Human Services (Healthy Families - PAT)
6060 Jefferson Avenue
Newport News, VA 23605
Phone: (757) 926-6282 (parent education/ 4 hour court) or (757) 926-6009 (new parent support)
Website: Newport News Department of HS

Norfolk

Care Connection for Children
601 Children's Lane
Norfolk, VA 23507
Phone: (757) 668-7132
Website: Care Connection for Children

Childcare Aware of VA
PO Box 8718
Norfolk, VA 23503
Phone: (757) 738-4995
Website: Childcare Aware Website

CHKD Community Outreach
601 Children's Lane
Norfolk, VA 23507
Phone: (757) 668-9304
Website: Parenting Resources at CHKD

Norfolk Schools
NPS Community and Family Engagement
800 East City Hall Ave. Norfolk, 23510
Phone: (757) 628-3459
Website: Norfolk Schools

Norfolk Department of Human Services
741 Monticello Ave.
Norfolk, VA 23510
Phone: (757) 664-6000
Website: Norfolk Prevention Services

Theupcenter: Parents as Teachers/Healthy Families
1805 Airline Blvd.
Portsmouth, Virginia 23707
Contact: homevisiting@theupcenter.org
Phone: (757) 397-2121
Fax: (757) 399-3316
Website: Parenting Education Programs and Support

Portsmouth

Theupcenter: Parents as Teachers
1805 Airline Blvd.
Portsmouth, Virginia 23707
Contact: homevisiting@theupcenter.org
Phone: (757) 397-2121
Fax: (757) 399-3316
Website: Parenting Education Programs and Support

Virginia Beach

Healthy Families Virginia Beach
4452 Corporation Lane
Virginia Beach, VA
Phone: (757) 641-8806, Spanish: (757) 943-5570
Website: Healthy Families

Love and Light 4 Kidz, LLC
Contact: Arti Kumar-Jain
Email: loveandlight4kidzllc@gmail.com

Virginia Department of Human Services
Virginia Beach, Va 23452
Phone: (757) 385-3200
Websites: Virginia Beach Department of Human Services
2024 Dept. of Human Services Resource Guide

Multiple Locations in Hampton Roads

CHKD Community Outreach
601 Children's Lane
Norfolk, VA 23507
Contact: Outreach@CHKD.org
Phone: (757) 668-9304
Website: CHKD Parenting Resources

Family in Focus with Wendy Schofer, MD
Phone: Family in Focus

Fleet & Family Support Centers of Hampton Roads (Military)
Phone: (757) 444-2102
Website: Fleet and Family Support Centers

Kids Kin 'n Caregivers
6300 E. Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk
Contact: Dr. Kathy Dial
Phone: (757) 434-5162
Email: kknc@cox.net
Website: Kids Kin n' Caregivers

Mediation Center of Hampton Roads
424 W. 21st Street
Norfolk, VA 23517
Phone: (757) 624-6666
Website: Mediation Hampton Roads

Minus 9 to 5 (EVMS)
Website: Minus 9 to 5

Optima Health
Optima Health offers parent education for members.
824 N. Military Highway, Norfolk
Contact: jrestey@sentara.com
Phone: (757) 522-7401 or (877) 552-7401
Website: Optima Health

Parenting in the 21st Century Group, LLC*
*Currently contracting for Circle of Security, and Positive Discipline Programs and one on one parenting services through Kids Kin 'n Caregivers
Chesapeake, VA
Contact: Vickie L. Haralson, MSW, CPDPE
Phone: (757) 650-9967
Email: vlhva@outlook.com
Website: Parenting in the 21st Century Group, LLC

The Up Center
1805 Airline Drive
Portsmouth, VA 23707
Phone: (757) 397-2121 (Portsmouth)
(757) 622-7017 (Norfolk)
Website: The Up Center

North Carolina

Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families, Inc.
1403 Parkview Dr.
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Phone: (252) 333-1233
Website: AACFNC.org

Secondary Education

For parents and guardians experiencing a variety of life stressors that may impede or affect family functioning. The goal of secondary education is to enhance functioning by learning new skills and increasing knowledge. These programs are appropriate for families who are at-risk, involved in social services or court systems, as well as the general population.

Hampton

Hampton Healthy Families
100 Old Hampton Lane
Hampton, VA 23669
Phone: (757) 727-1300, press 0
Fax: (757) 722-7058
Website: Hampton Healthy Families

Newport News

Newport News Department of Human Services (Healthy Families - PAT)
6060 Jefferson Avenue
Newport News, VA 23605
Phone: (757) 926-6282 (parent education/4 hour court) or (757) 926-6009 (new parent support)
Website: Newport News Department of HS

Norfolk

Care Connection for Children
601 Children's Lane
Norfolk, VA 23507
Phone: (757) 668-7132
Website: Care Connection for Children

Norfolk Department of Human Services
741 Monticello Ave.
Norfolk, VA 23510
Phone: (757) 664-6000
Website: Norfolk Prevention Services

Theupcenter: Parents as Teachers/Healthy Families
1805 Airline Blvd.
Portsmouth, Virginia 23707
Contact: homevisiting@theupcenter.org
Phone: (757) 397-2121
Fax: (757) 399-3316
Website: Parenting Education Programs and Support

Portsmouth

Theupcenter: Parents as Teachers
1805 Airline Blvd.
Portsmouth, Virginia 23707
Contact: homevisiting@theupcenter.org
Phone: (757) 397-2121
Fax: (757) 399-3316
Website: Parenting Education Programs and Support

Virginia Beach

Healthy Families Virginia Beach
4452 Corporation Lane
Virginia Beach, VA
Phone: (757) 641-8806, Spanish: (757) 943-5570
Website: Healthy Families

Multiple Locations in Hampton Roads

CHIP - Children's Health Investment Program of SH Roads
1302 Jefferson Street
Chesapeake, VA 23324
Phone: (757) 543-9100
Email: info@chipshr.org

Fleet & Family Support Centers of Hampton Roads (Military)
Phone: (757) 444-2102

Kids Kin 'n Caregivers
6300 E. Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk
Contact: Dr. Kathy Dial
Phone: (757) 434-5162
Email: kknc@cox.net

Parenting in the 21st Century Group, LLC*
*Currently contracting for Circle of Security, and Positive Discipline Programs and one on one parenting services through Kids Kin 'n Caregivers
Chesapeake, VA
Contact: Vickie L. Haralson, MSW, CPDPE
Phone: (757) 650-9967
Email: vlhva@outlook.com
Website: Parenting in the 21st Century Group, LLC

Tertiary Education

Programs are the highest level of parent education and are geared toward parents and guardians who need comprehensive, family-based programs that are longer in duration and include assessment of competency. Families who are involved with tertiary programs are often trying to treat, prevent or reduce recurrence of abuse or neglect.

Hampton

Hampton Healthy Families
100 Old Hampton Lane
Hampton, VA 23669
Phone: (757) 727-1300, press 0
Fax: (757) 722-7058
Website: Healthy Families

Newport News

Newport News Department of Human Services (Healthy Families - PAT)
6060 Jefferson Avenue
Newport News, VA 23605
Phone:(757) 926-6282 (parent education/4 hour court) or (757) 926-6009(new parent support)
Website: Newport News Department of HS

Norfolk

Theupcenter: Parents as Teachers/Healthy Families
1805 Airline Blvd.
Portsmouth, Virginia 23707
Contact: homevisiting@theupcenter.org
Phone: (757) 397-2121
Fax: (757) 399-3316
Website: Parenting Education Programs and Support

Portsmouth

Theupcenter: Parents as Teachers
1805 Airline Blvd.
Portsmouth, Virginia 23707
Contact: homevisiting@theupcenter.org
Phone: (757) 397-2121
Fax: (757) 399-3316
Website: Parenting Education Programs and Support

Clinical Services

Clinical Services (individual or family therapy) are provided by licensed professionals before or in conjunction with parent education to increase effectiveness and positive outcomes.

If you are in need of immediate mental health support Contact 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

Newport News

Center for Child and Family Services
739 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Suite 400
Newport News, VA 23606
Phone: (757) 838-1960
Web: https://kidsandfamilies.com/

Multiple Locations in Hampton Roads

Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health
860 Kempsville Road, Norfolk
Phone: (757) 461-4565
Website: https://kempsvillecbh.com/

Theupcenter
For Children's Sake (Norfolk/Portsmouth/Suffolk)
Email: outpatientcounseling@theupcenter.org
Phone: (757) 622-7017
Website: Theupcenter Counseling

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Disclaimer: CHKD has agreed to be the host website for the Hampton Roads Parenting Education Network (HRPEN). The agencies listed on this page are not representatives of CHKD or Hampton Healthy Families (HHF). HRPEN, CHKD and HHF do not provide accreditation for member agencies. Member agencies are reviewed by their respective governing authorities for compliance with best practice standards.