“How great that programs like the Exchange Club Center’s Parent Aide exists. It was a huge help, thank you to all.”
Former Parent Aide Program client
Exchange Club Family Support Center’s primary service is the Parent Aide Program.
Families referred for Parent Aide services have either experienced a problem with child abuse or are seen as being at high risk for abuse to occur.
Referrals for Parent Aide services may be received by a number of different sources and include Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services, private therapists, school personnel and local hospitals and clinics.
In addition, the Exchange Club Center receives self- referrals from individuals concerned with their own parenting.
Parent Aides are people who understand the unique challenges of being a parent. They are individuals who can relate in a way that is informal and supportive. Trained and experienced, they possess child development and family living skills knowledge. No one can solve all problems, but a Parent Aide can help by teaching how to raise children more effectively.
Help with emotional support.
It is easy to spend so much energy caring for others that you neglect yourself. Parent Aides can help parents meet their own needs so they can:
Help with meeting your children’s needs.
Parenting takes time, love, patience and training! Parent Aides can share the practical skills every parent needs to meet his or her child’s needs:
Help with daily tasks:
