Parent Café
Connection, Conversation, and Community for Caregivers
Raising kids isn’t easy—and no one should have to do it alone. That’s the heart behind Parent Café, a warm, welcoming program that invites caregivers to slow down, share openly, and gain confidence in their parenting journey.
Parent Café is more than a workshop—it’s an experience, where parents and guardians gather in a safe space to talk about the joys, challenges, and real-life moments of raising children.
Rooted in the Six Protective Factors
Each Café is structured around six evidence-based protective factors that reduce the risk of child abuse and strengthen families:
- Parental Resilience
- Social Connections
- Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development
- Concrete Support in Times of Need
- Social-Emotional Competence of Children
- Nurturing and Attachment
Conversations are guided but informal—allowing participants to reflect, listen, and encourage one another in a nonjudgmental, supportive space.
What to Expect
Over the course of four engaging sessions (each about 2.5 hours), caregivers will:
- Build relationships with other parents
- Discover new resources and parenting strategies
- Learn how to navigate stress with confidence
- Gain tools to foster stronger bonds with their children
- Leave feeling supported, inspired, and heard
Why It Works
Parent Café creates a space where caregivers realize: “I’m not the only one.” It transforms isolation into connection and fear into confidence—helping build resilient families and stronger communities.
Pull up a chair. Let’s talk.
Schedule a Parent Café experience for your school, church, or community group by contacting info@echo-ky.org or calling (502) 634-6063.