What is Three Strands?

Three Strands Parenting Program is a nine week, faith-based parenting class offered by local churches and volunteers to families in crisis. It is for parents who have lost custody of their children, or who are at risk of losing custody, and are working toward family reunification and preservation. Classes meet in the evening once a week.

Three Strands is more than just a parenting class! It also includes:

• Mentoring: Three Strands mentors are also local church volunteers who support family restoration. Mentors meet weekly with class participants to provide friendship, support, and prayer. They have also been known to be strong advocates in parents' cases.

• Teaching: Classes taught by volunteers from local churches who are themselves experienced parents and who have big open hearts toward families in crisis. The Three Strands curriculum blends ancient scriptural wisdom with modern theory and practice.

• Community Support: Community support is crucial when walking through a family crisis. Three Strands provides parents and families an opportunity for lasting friendship and support as they work toward reunification and beyond!

• Meals: Home-cooked and served to all parents, children, and volunteers on class nights. (We have even been known to send home leftovers!)

• Childcare: Provided on class nights for parents who need it.

• Transportation: Volunteers provide rides to and from class for parents who lack reliable transportation.