NURTURING PARENTING

 

For Case Managers & Referral Professionals

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The Nurturing Parenting Program is an evidence-based parenting program recognized in child welfare systems nationwide. This service provides structured, one-on-one Nurturing Parenting support for caregivers. The program is designed to support families involved with DCFS, foster care systems, court oversight, or high-risk stress environments where consistent skill-building and measurable progress are necessary.

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Service Focus

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• Strengthening caregiver regulation and consistency

• Building predictable routines and structure

• Improving caregiver-child interaction patterns

• Teaching practical discipline and communication tools

• Supporting safe and developmentally appropriate expectations

• Reducing escalation cycles and crisis-driven responses

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Sessions emphasize observable skill development and real-world application.

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Format

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• Individual sessions with caregiver (and child when appropriate)

• Structured curriculum adapted to family needs

• 45–60 minute sessions

• In-person (telehealth optional if applicable)

• Flexible scheduling

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This format allows for deeper coaching, pacing adjustments, and direct modeling that group settings often cannot provide.

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Documentation & coordination

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With signed releases, the following may be provided when appropriate:

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• Attendance verification

• Goal-based progress summaries

• Treatment plan objectives

• Case coordination communication

• Discharge summaries

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Documentation is clear, concise, and tied to measurable behavioral goals rather than subjective impressions.

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Referral criteria (good fit)

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This service is appropriate for:

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• DCFS-involved families

• Foster, adoptive, or kinship caregivers

• Caregivers unable to attend group classes

• High-stress families needing individualized pacing

• Parents with repeated compliance challenges in group settings

• Families requiring structured accountability

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How to refer

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Referrals may be sent by email or phone. After referral:

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1. Caregiver is contacted for intake scheduling

2. Medicaid eligibility is confirmed

3. Goals are clarified at initial session

4. Updates provided per agreed coordination plan

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Professional collaboration is welcomed when releases are in place.

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For Parents & Caregivers

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Parenting is hard — especially when stress is high, routines fall apart, or every day feels like a struggle. This program is not about judgment. It is about learning practical tools that make daily life calmer and more predictable. This is a private, one-on-one parenting support program where we work together to build skills you can use immediately at home.

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What parents learn

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• How to respond without escalating

• How to create routines that actually work

• How to set limits without constant conflict

• How to support children who are overwhelmed or reactive

• How to stay steady during difficult moments

• How to rebuild cooperation and connection

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We focus on small, realistic changes that add up over time.

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What sessions are like

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• Sessions are supportive, structured, and practical.

• You won’t be lectured.

• You won’t be blamed.

• You won’t be expected to be perfect.

• We look at what’s happening in real life and build strategies that fit your family.

• Some sessions are caregiver-focused. Others may include parent-child practice depending on your goals.

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Insurance

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I accept all Illinois Medicaid plans.
Coverage is confirmed during scheduling.

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Documentation

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If your case involves DCFS or court, documentation may be available with signed permission. We will explain exactly what can be shared and how. Nothing is released without your consent.