Overview: Healthy Heritage is launching the Effective Black Parenting Program (EBPP), a nationally accredited program designed to support parents with culturally affirming tools to raise confident, successful Black children. Developed by the Center for the Improvement of Child Caring (CICC), the EBPP is a one-of-a-kind skill-building program for parents that teaches skills in a culturally sensitive and culturally affirming manner. Healthy Heritage was founded in 2007 and is a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating health disparities within the Black community through health education, policy change, and community outreach. The EBPP is a 15-session workshop series facilitated by licensed mental health therapists and is free of charge and open to parents and caregivers residing in San Bernardino County.
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In honor of Black History Month, Healthy Heritage is launching the Effective Black Parenting Program (EBPP), a nationally accredited program designed to support parents with culturally affirming tools to raise confident, successful Black children.
Developed by the Center for the Improvement of Child Caring (CICC), the EBPP is a one-of-a-kind skill-building program for parents that teaches skills in a culturally sensitive and culturally affirming manner.
This program has educated thousands of parents in communities across the country over the past 30 years, according to EBPP. Healthy Heritage was selected as a community-based partner by the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools to offer this “proven” program to families in San Bernardino County, at no cost to participants.
Healthy Heritage was founded in 2007, by Executive Director Phyllis Clark. It is a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating health disparities within the Black community through health education, policy change, and community outreach. Serving both Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, Healthy Heritage continues to make a meaningful impact by addressing the unique needs of the communities it supports.
The EBPP is a 15-session workshop series facilitated by licensed mental health therapists. It emboldens families with practical tools to foster strong, healthy relationships and nurture the next generation of Black leaders.
Healthy Heritage began offering the workshops both in person and online via Zoom this month. The sessions are free of charge and open to parents and caregivers residing in San Bernardino County.
“The Effective Black Parenting Program is a celebration of the Black family, both traditional and nontraditional. The program honors our resilience, culture, and legacy, and truly empowers parents to raise successful Black children,” said Clark, via a press release.
Participants will learn evidence-based parenting strategies, including managing behavior, understanding child development, fostering positive communication, and building self-esteem, all “rooted” in cultural affirmation.
As Black History Month celebrates the achievements and contributions of Black communities, Healthy Heritage wishes to build on that tradition, strengthening families and creating lasting impacts for generations to come.
“As we honor Black History, we also have the opportunity to create history, and we want Black children and families of San Bernardino County to build strong foundations, embrace their potential for success, and lead healthy, thriving lives,” Clark said.
If interested in signing up for the program, visit https://bit.ly/sb-ebpp or call 951-293-4240 for more information.