Parenting Classes

Community Intervention & Educational Services (The COOL Program) offers Parenting Classes in Winston-Salem, North Carolina designed to help parents build healthy relationships with their children and create stable family environments.

Our parenting program focuses on teaching practical skills that strengthen communication, improve discipline strategies, and support children’s emotional and developmental needs.

These classes may be court-ordered, recommended by social services, or completed voluntarily by parents who want to strengthen their parenting skills.

What Participants Learn

Our Parenting Classes help participants develop tools for healthier family relationships and effective parenting.

Topics may include:

• Positive discipline techniques
• Age-appropriate expectations for children
• Healthy communication between parents and children
• Conflict resolution within families
• Stress and anger management for parents
• Building emotional connections with children
• Creating structure, stability, and healthy routines in the home

Participants gain practical strategies they can immediately apply to support their children’s well-being and development.

Program Structure & Fees

Our parenting program is designed to provide structured education and support over time.

Program Length: 15 sessions
Session Cost: $25 per session
Assessment Fee: $60

Participants must complete an initial assessment before beginning classes. The assessment helps determine the appropriate program placement and recommendations.

Assessments and classes are available in person and virtually to provide flexible participation options.

Who May Benefit from Parenting Classes

Parenting Classes may be appropriate for:

• Parents referred by courts or probation
• Parents involved with DSS or family court
• Parents seeking to improve parenting skills
• Families experiencing conflict or communication challenges
• Parents wanting to build healthier relationships with their children

Schedule an Assessment

To enroll in Parenting Classes or schedule an assessment, please contact our office.

📞 336-776-0322

Community Intervention & Educational Services
The COOL Program
Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Child Abuse Awareness

Every April the nation comes together to recognize Child Abuse Awareness Month — a time to shine a light on the importance of protecting our most vulnerable community members and supporting the emotional wellbeing of children and families everywhere.

At Community Intervention & Educational Services — The COOL Program — child safety and family wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do. For over 15 years we have been walking alongside families in Winston-Salem and throughout North Carolina, providing the support, intervention, and education needed to break cycles of harm and build healthier futures.

Did You Know?

  • 1 in 4 children experience some form of abuse or neglect before age 18
  • Children who experience abuse are more likely to struggle with emotional regulation, mental health challenges, and relationship difficulties later in life
  • Early intervention is one of the most powerful tools we have to protect children and support healing
  • Stable, nurturing relationships with caring adults are the single most important factor in a child’s ability to recover from adverse experiences

What is Emotional Wellbeing?

Emotional wellbeing means having the ability to manage feelings, build healthy relationships, cope with life’s challenges, and feel a sense of purpose and connection. For children who have experienced trauma or instability, developing emotional wellbeing requires patience, consistency, and professional support.

At The COOL Program we believe that healing is possible for every child and every family. Through our family intervention programs, parenting classes, supervised visitation services, and behavioral health support we help families build the foundation children need to thrive.

How You Can Help

  • Wear a blue pinwheel — the national symbol of child abuse prevention
  • Report suspected abuse to your local child protective services
  • Support organizations in your community that serve children and families
  • Be a consistent, caring presence in the life of a child

A Word from Our Team

“Every child deserves to feel safe, loved, and valued. When we protect children, we protect the future of our entire community. This April and every month, we recommit ourselves to that mission.”

Serving Winston-Salem and North Carolina for over 15 years.