Family Education and Support

Vida en Balance ("Life in Balance")

A variety of family support and education groups meet weekly at our Northeast location. Classes promote healthy behaviors by incorporating Hispanic traditions and values and recognizing the importance of the family unit.

Four different educational modules are offered:

• Family Development focuses on enhancement of marital and family relationships through improved communication and understanding between partners, parents and children.
• Padres Activos (Active Parenting) provides guidance to single parents and couples on childhood developmental stages and positive disciplinary methods.
• Healthy Households covers nutrition, buying and preparing healthy meals, hygiene, self-care, healthy lifestyles, and budgeting family income.
• Navigating a New Life helps participants understand U.S. laws, access community resources and healthcare, complete applications, and address cultural adjustment issues.

Promotores (health promoters) are Hispanic women and men who have completed special training. They participate in community outreach activities and help co-lead these groups, all of which are conducted in Spanish.