Objectives of The Parenting Center

1. To support the educational mission of the college by:
   • Offering courses about parenting and family life
   • Sponsoring lectures and public service programs about topics of concern to parents
   • Publishing a monthly online parenting newsletter that addresses current issues facing families
   • Offering service learning opportunities to students
   • Enhancing the positive image of the college in the community
2. To research problems related to children and families in Anne Arundel County
3. To provide professional development activities to members of the college and the community

Benefits to Families and the Community

• Parenting courses taught by well-credentialed professionals
• Public lectures about parenting and family life
• Weekend courses and conferences about child development 
• A free online monthly electronic parenting newsletter (E-zine)
• Local conferences for parents and professionals
• Classes on campus, on-site at community agencies, or online
• Telecast of public service programs on the County cable network
• Collaborative programming with community agencies serving children and families 
• Teaching opportunities for family life educators
• Collaboration with other colleges advancing the quality and scope of family life education
• Service learning placements for college students
• A Web site linking families to local programs and services