Great Circle offers these two programs in northeast Missouri:
Incredible Years® Experience parenting program. It is a 12-week researched based program using group discussion, practice opportunities, goal setting, problem solving, home activities and networking to help strengthen the relationship between parents/caretakers and their child(ren). There is no cost to participants and childcare is available.
Project THRIVE, a collaborative, community-based initiative working towards strengthening families by linking them with resources to meet specific needs. Project THRIVE works with families experiencing high levels of stress. Once a family completes a referral form, a representative will be in contact with the family within three business days after the referral is received. A Project THRIVE staff will link the family with resources to meet specific needs (i.e. home visits, parent education, etc.) and resources through flex funding to address unmet needs (i.e. transportation, co-payments, specific housing or family issues to prevent escalating crises, etc.) Eligible families may receive Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), a short-term, specialized behavior management program for young children experiencing behavioral and/or emotional difficulties. PCIT works with the child and caregiver to improve overall behavior and reduce parenting stress. PCIT is designed for children ages 2- 7 years old. Project THRIVE is a free and voluntary program.