Family Support Services
Parenting Support
Strategies for Raising Healthy, Happy Children
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Parenting Support Services at United Services offer evidence-based guidance, practical strategies, and in-home support to help caregivers confidently manage everyday parenting challenges and build strong, positive relationships with their children.
Who We Serve
Parenting Support Services are available to parents and caregivers residing in the following Connecticut communities:
Ashford, Brooklyn, Canterbury, Chaplin, Columbia, Coventry, Eastford, Hampton, Killingly, Mansfield, Plainfield, Pomfret, Putnam, Scotland, Sterling, Thompson, Union, Willimantic, Willington, Windham, and Woodstock
Services are designed for families with children from birth through adolescence, including:
Services are offered in English and Spanish and are provided at no cost to participating families.
Services Offered
Families enrolled in Parenting Support Services work one-on-one with a trained Parent Educator using proven, research-based programs. Services are typically delivered in the home and tailored to each family’s needs and goals.
Standard Triple P (Positive Parenting Program®)
This is for caregivers of children ages 3–12, focusing on positive behavior strategies, consistent routines, and effective discipline
Standard Triple P for Teens
For caregivers of adolescents ages 13–17, this program emphasizes communication, problem-solving, and relationship building
Circle of Security Parenting (COS-P)
This program is for caregivers of infants and young children (birth–age 3), with a focus on emotional security, attachment, and understanding children’s needs
Family Transitions
A supportive parenting program designed for parents who are separated, divorced, or navigating significant family changes. The program helps parents strengthen communication, reduce conflict, and develop healthy co-parenting strategies that support their children’s emotional well-being. Through education, guidance, and practical tools, Family Transitions empowers families to create positive, stable environments during times of transition.
Stepping Stones
This program was created specifically for parents and caregivers of children with developmental disabilities. The program provides education, encouragement, and practical strategies to help families better understand their child’s unique needs, strengthen parenting skills, and navigate everyday challenges with confidence. Stepping Stones also fosters connections with other families, helping parents build supportive networks while promoting healthy child development and family well-being.
Parent Educators begin with an assessment of parent-child interactions and collaborate with families to develop a personalized service plan. The goal is to help caregivers build practical skills they can use every day to create a safe, supportive, and nurturing home environment.
How to Access Services
Participation in Parenting Support Services is voluntary and based on family need. Referrals are accepted from:
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Parents and caregivers (self-referral)
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State agencies and service providers
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Schools, courts, hospitals, clinics, and behavioral health professionals
To request services or make a referral, call (860) 564-6100.
Locations Providing This Service
Services are primarily delivered in the family’s home or another approved community setting.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Funding for this program is provided by the CT Department of Children and Families (DCF).
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