Welcome to FAMRichmond.org

Children are a gift. But they don’t come with instructions. As parents, we’re left to figure out how to raise them, care for them, love them. It can be an overwhelming responsibility. But what if we didn’t have to do it alone? FAM was founded by parent education professionals who believe that asking for help is the sign of a good parent, not a bad one. We’re a resource of information, a source of camaraderie, and a helping hand for anyone who wants to be the best father, mother or caregiver they can be.

National Child Abuse Prevention Month

Child abuse and neglect prevention is everyone's shared responsibility. SCAN needs your help to prevent maltreatment in our communities. Become a Pinwheel Partner and learn prevention strategies. Download the 2013 Child Abuse Prevention Packet and Handouts for Parents that include ways to become empowered about child sexual abuse prevention; tips for parents about talking to their children about child maltreatment; what you can do if you see child abuse in public; and much more. All of you play a critical role in preventing child abuse and neglect. You can help so they aren't hurt.

Stewards of Children Training

1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys are sexually abused before their 18th birthdays, but it doesn't have to happen. Abuse is preventable! Each year, SCAN works to train as many people as possible to recognize, react and report child sexual abuse using the revolutionary Stewards of Children video-led training. Sign up your office, your child's teachers or your community members by contacting Lucy Block.

Circle of Parents

FAM organizes Circle of Parents groups for parents dealing with the same issues that you are—from toilet training and discipline problems to fussy eaters and teenagers expressing their independence. Contact Lucy Block to request information about a group forming in your area.

Wellness

Whether you are a parent, a parent educator, a concerned community member or all three, it is so important to take care of yourself. SCAN creates a monthly wellness newsletter full of ideas, strategies, recipes and more to help improve your overall functioning. Check it out below!