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Parenting and Safety Classes

Parenting is one of the most important things a person can do, and one of the least formally taught. CSS offers parenting education and safety programs for families across central Ohio, including Franklin and Licking Counties, to help caregivers feel more confident, more prepared, and more connected to the resources around them.

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Little Blessings / Pequenas Bendiciones

Little Blessings/Pequenas Bendiciones is a CSS program supporting families with children ages 0 to 5 across the greater Columbus area, with a focus on Franklin and Licking Counties. The program addresses the nutrition, health, parenting, and well-being needs of families with infants and toddlers through:
  • Supplemental nutrition support
  • Nutritional classes and meal planning guidance
  • Baby supplies
  • Parenting classes and empowerment programming
  • Resource connection to improve overall family well-being

Healthy Family and Baby

Healthy Family and Baby services support the overall well-being of families in central Ohio, with a focus on the early months and years of a child’s life. Programs offer guidance on safe sleep practices, nutrition, and early development, as well as connections to prenatal education and pregnancy resources.

Parents and caregivers can access educational resources, prenatal classes, and support for everyday challenges. CSS also connects families to financial assistance, community programs, and trusted partner organizations throughout central Ohio.

Safety Education

Knowing what to do in an emergency can make all the difference. CSS parenting and safety programs include instruction on:

  • Safe sleep practices for infants
  • First aid basics
  • CPR and child CPR certification
  • Preventing child abuse and neglect through positive parenting strategies
  • Creating safe home environments

Ready to Get Started?

To learn more about parenting and safety class offerings or to enroll, call or contact us online.