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Portage County, Inc

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Parent to Parent

Being a parent can be a joyful as well as a challenging job.  All parents need support and encouragement when raising children. Parent to Parent (PTP) helps to support families by matching volunteer mentors with families.  All Portage County parents who have at least one child under the age of five are eligible to participate in Parent to Parent. Download the Parent to Parent brochure.

Contact Information: ptpdirector@gmail.com
                                    715-344-5759

All events planned for PTP families and mentors are free of charge.

Families benefit by:

  • Mentors who are matched based on their needs and interests.
  • Receiving emotional support and friendship.
  • Receiving information and resources that will aide them in reaching their goals.

Mentors benefit by:

  • Connecting with a family that they can learn from and enjoy.
  • Regularly scheduled mentor support meetings, as well as trainings.
  • Working with program director for support, encouragement, educational resources and referrals.

Parent to Parent also offer Regularly scheduled Family Fun Events, Parent to Parent playgroups and FREE babysitting sessions.

How does the Parent to Parent program work?
mother and childIf you are interested in participating in the Parent to Parent program, a program coordinator will visit you in your home to share information about the program.  A trained volunteer will then be available to you and your family according to your shared interests and needs.  

Once you are introduced to the volunteer she/he will visit with you regularly to answer your questions, assist you with your concerns, and provide you with support and information. 

Mentor Training
Mentor training and support meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of every other month.
Contact our office for the next regularly scheduled training.

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2607 Post Road, Ste. 1
Stevens Point, WI 54481
715-341-3609
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