Reach Out

Our Hours

Monday: 8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday:  8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday: 8:30am - 4pm
Thursday: 8:30am - 4pm
Friday: Closed

Calls Thursday to Sunday will be answered the next business day.
If a client contact form is submitted you will be contacted within 24 hours.

Stepping Up

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What is Stepping Up?

Stepping Up is HoHC’s aftercare program that provides ongoing support for women who have successfully discharged from our maternity home and to any mom living within the community. Women in aftercare after discharge from the Lititz House maternity home will continue to receive case management services for up to one year which may include monthly home visits and/or phone check-ins. Women in aftercare and those in the community are provided supports that help each mother become more capable and competent. We provide monthly support groups geared towards helping her understand child development milestones and behaviors as well as self care techniques to help her manage everyday life stressors. Parenting activities include but are not limited to, parent and child playgroups, parenting classes, parenting materials, and individualized parent support provided in response to particular child-rearing concerns or specific parenting questions. Additionally, we assist parents in gaining access to other types of support and resources as needed.

Goals

  • Educate and develop in parents the capacity to take part in mindful parenting and decision making by providing information and workshops on topics such as stress management, nutrition, depression, child abuse prevention and other relevant topics
  • Empower parents through access of community resources, sharing of information and resources as well as advocacy
  • Engage parents in making genuine connections with other parents in a safe environment

Cynthia Gibbs Foundation

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Darryl Gibbs is our Child Abuse Prevention Educator. Darryl is the Founder of The Cynthia Gibbs Foundation, an organization dedicated to protecting our most precious resource—children. Darryl provides child abuse prevention and awareness workshops and trainings to our clients and staff.As an national educator specializing in Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS), Darryl has made protecting young children his life’s work following the death of his 8 month old daughter Cynthia.in 2000.  

Parenting Journey Classes

Michelle Gibbs is certified facilitators of the Parenting Journey

Parenting Journey is a 12 week experiential class with a meal and childcare provided by volunteers.

The program is experiential,which means you learn by doing—and it’s fun.Through a combination of hands-on activities and guided discussions,you will develop knowledge and skills that support you as a parent and role model.By reflecting on your own childhood,you will be able to choose what kind of parent you want to be and create your own style of parenting—one that reflects your personal vision and values.

CURRENT CLASS IN SESSION: No Class Scheduled At This Time

If you have interest and want to learn more about volunteering or participating in an upcoming class contact Michelle.

Michelle Gibbs  (347) 206-3617 Or Email: Michelle@hohc.org