The Children's Medical Center of Dayton recognizes that through education and support, parents and families are better able to cope with a child's chronic illness, new diagnosis or emotional troubles. Dayton Children's also recognizes, that everyone is different in how they get the support they need. While some families may set up a website to update family and friends (CaringBridge), others may prefer the comfort of one or our support groups.

Our onsite Family Resource Center is a source of patient-family education materials, which include books, pamphlets, videotapes and audiotapes, and the staff and volunteers can help families conduct web searches on pediatric topics. The center also offers guest services such as access to e-mail, fax and phone services.

Education & Safety Events

• Parents and Children Together program is a 16-week, comprehensive therapeutic intervention to address child sexual abuse through individual, family and group therapy. The focus of treatment is to provide all family members an opportunity to process the effects of sexual abuse, especially the intense emotions that can accompany it. The next session begins September 2 at the Child Advocacy Center of Warren County and will meet every Tuesday night from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm until December 23. For more information or to register, call 513-261-6031. 
  
• Incredible Years Parenting and Children's Group. Target audience: Parents/caregivers with children of all ages. Children ages 4-8. Parents learn and/or increase the knowledge to manage their children's behavior, communicate positively and problem-solve with their children and guide their children toward reaching their fullest potential. Next session begins Wednesday, August 27 at 6:00 pm and ends Wednesday, October 22. The group meets every Wedenesday evening from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the Child Advocacy Center of Warren County. For more information or to register, please call 513-695-2725.

Dayton Children's is also active in the community conducting free car seat checks, bike rodeos, safety programs and participating in community health fairs. Through a partnership with the Junior League of Dayton, Dayton Children's POWER Mobile visits neighborhoods to teach children about health and safety through interactive games.