Henry Street Settlement opens doors of opportunity for Lower East Side residents and other New Yorkers through social service, arts, and health care programs.
The Parent Center takes a holistic life-balance approach that focuses on the roles of parent, grandparent, and family. The Parent Center offers free online workshops and one-to-one service options both in person and online. Our team is trained in health, behavioral health, life-span development and wellness, and in addressing cultural influences on parenting styles.
Current programs include:
- Toddler Tuesdays: Parents and their toddlers (18 months to three years) engage in structured play, learning through music and movement, stories, arts and crafts and more. Meets every Tuesday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. To register, please email parentcenter@henrystreet.org or call 212.471.2400 x1831.
- Parenting Journey: Build nurturing family relationships through increased self-awareness and self-care in this 12-week curriculum-based parenting group *Family Court/ACS-approved
- Six-week Parenting Groups: Parents of children and teenagers explore a range of parenting topics in six-week groups, with topics healthy development, responsibility, discipline, self-esteem and more.
- Weekly and monthly one-time workshops offered on a variety of parenting issues: One-time workshops are held at the Parent Center and at other Henry Street program sites that offer education and discussion around different parenting issues. Topics include internet safety, effective discipline techniques, self-care and stress management, successful co-parenting, and many more.
Among our services are: referrals for benefits counseling and community resources; referrals for help with public assistance; food stamps; health insurance; legal services including child support, credit and debt repair; housing resources; job training and placement; income tax preparation referrals; and medical and mental health services.
All programs and services are free of charge, including workshops, support, and special events.
Family Activity Nights
Family Activity Night at The Parent Center
Thursday, November 17, 2024
4 to 6 p.m.
Dale Jones Burch Neighborhood Center
269 Henry Street, Lower East Side
Henry Street Settlement’s Parent Center warmly invites families with children of all ages to a fun Halloween-themed Family Activity Night! We’ll have a spooky craft, a family-friendly movie, goodie bags, and free books, while supplies last. No RSVP needed! Drop by anytime between 4 and 6 p.m. this Thursday. For any questions, please contact the Parent Center at 212.471.2400 or parentcenter@henrystreet.org.
