Parent Enrichment Program ( PEP )

Program Description:

The Parent Enrichment Program (PEP) is an in-home parenting program, that offers parenting skill interventions and supportive services to parents whose children

have been abused and/or neglected or are at risk of abuse and/or neglect.  The Parent Aides primary task is to improve parenting skills by teaching child

development, age appropriate discipline techniques, and communication skills to support the parent/child relationship and structure. The program also seeks to

connect the family with available and appropriate community resources in order to strengthen the parent’s ability to provide the basic needs of their family. 

          Any DCF parent with a child under the age of 18, whose child may be a risk of or have been abused and/or neglected, and are residents of Bridgeport, Fairfield, Stratford, Easton, Trumbull or Monroe may be referred to the PEP program.

Accessing Services:

          The services may be accessed during regular working hours ( Monday through Friday from 9 a.m to 5 p.m ) by calling 203 394 6529 ext. 3005

Client Fees:

          There is no fee to the families for participating in the PEP program.

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