Program Description
Parents Care and Share (PCS) is a network of self-help parental groups that provide peer to peer leadership and support so that parents and caregivers can, over time, gain self-esteem, overcome isolation and improve their parenting skills by exchanging support and positive parenting suggestions. The Parents Care and Share network is supported by a team of Regional Coordinators that work with local providers to establish groups, train facilitators and support group operations.
Target
Parenting adults (e.g., natural, adoptive, foster or grandparent) interested in improving parenting skills and reducing parental stress and isolation.
Purpose
Prevention of child abuse and neglect
Services
- Provide resource materials and consultation on group development to local entities interested in mutual self-help parent support groups
- Outreach activities including outreach presentations and child abuse awareness activities.
- Training, consultation, technical assistance and policy information to local groups.
Delivery Method
Weekly and biweekly parent support groups
Program Data
|
FY18 |
FY19 |
FY20 |
| Program Expenditure (Numbers in 000's) |
$100.0 |
$93.1 |
$100.0* |
| Number of Grantees |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Number Served |
420 |
513 |
450* |
*Projected
Contact
Parents Care and Share Program
401 S. Clinton, 3rd FL North
Chicago, IL 60607
E-Mail: DHS.ECD@illinois.gov
Phone: Main: (312) 793-1476
