Parenting Education

Our Parenting Education Program provides classes, workshops, and resources for parents and other caregivers who are preparing to raise young children. Our services focus on the health and safety of infants and children, in addition to maternal health issues, so that the entire family can thrive. Community presentations on these and other topics are available upon request. For more information about the Parenting Education program, call (336) 703-3206 or see below for details.

The Prenatal Parenting Class series is designed to support expecting parents, caregivers, and families with infants. Participants learn practical skills to help raise a healthy, thriving baby.

Topics Include

Basic infant care and child development
Injury prevention
Breastfeeding and infant nutrition
Lead poisoning prevention
Immunizations
And more helpful parenting topics

Class Schedule

Three (3) classes per series
90 minutes each
Tuesdays, 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Location

Forsyth County Department of Public Health
Meeting Room #2
799 N. Highland Avenue
Winston-Salem, NC 27101

2026 Class Series Dates

Series 1

January 20
January 27
February 3

Series 2

April 14
April 21
April 28

Series 3

July 14
July 21
July 28

Series 4

October 6
October 13
October 20

Additional Information

Snacks and incentives provided
Transportation assistance available upon request

The Childbirth Education Class series is designed to help participants prepare for the third trimester of pregnancy, labor and delivery of their baby, and postpartum life.

Location

Forsyth County Department of Public Health
Meeting Room #2
799 N. Highland Avenue
Winston-Salem, NC 27101

2026 Class Series Dates

Series 1

February 19
February 26
March 5

Series 2

May 14
May 21
May 28

Series 3

August 13
August 20
August 27

Series 4

November 5
November 12
November 19

Class Participants Are Encouraged To Bring

Jacket
Comfortable clothing
Support person (father, friend, family member)

Additional Information

Snacks and incentives provided
Transportation assistance available upon request

Come learn how to create a Safe Sleep area, reduce the risk of “Crib Death”. Also learn how to install an appropriate Car Seat for your baby.

English Classes - 2026

January 12, 10 AM - 12 PM
February 9, 4 PM – 6 PM
March 9, 10 AM – 12 PM
April 13, 4 PM – 6 PM
May 11, 10 AM – 12 PM
June 8, 4 PM – 6 PM
July 13, 10 AM – 12 PM
August 10, 4 PM – 6 PM
September 14, 10 AM – 12 PM
October 12, 4 PM – 6 PM
November 9, 10 AM – 12 PM
December 14, 4 PM – 6 PM

Spanish Classes - 2026

January 12, 4 PM - 6 PM
February 9, 10 AM – 12 PM
March 9, 4 PM – 6 PM
April 13, 10 AM – 12 PM
May 11, 4 PM – 6 PM
June 8, 10 AM – 12 PM
July 13, 4 PM – 6 PM
August 10, 10 AM – 12 PM
September 14, 4 PM – 6 PM
October 12, 10 AM – 12 PM
November 9, 4 PM – 6 PM
December 14, 10 AM – 12 PM

All classes will be facilitated by Robin Lester and Ivonne Lopez, public health educators.

For more information call 336-703-3194 or view our Safe Sleep webpage

Our Parenting Education Program can provide workshops and demonstrations to the community on topics related to the health and safety of infants, children, and mothers. For more information or to make a request, please call 336-703-3206.

The Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) Online is available FREE OF CHARGE to all families in North Carolina. Caregivers can complete modules at their own pace in English and Spanish. to learn real-life skills for parenting their children. In addition, some of our local partner agencies offer in-person Triple P workshops. For more information, visit parentingpath.org

This website from the American Academy of Pediatrics is especially for parents and caregivers of children of any age. You can explore health and safety articles by category or age group to learn current, research-based information for a healthy pregnancy, a healthy child, and a healthy family. Visit www.healthychildren.org for information in English or www.healthychildren.org/spanish for information in Spanish.

Vroom offers FREE parenting tips based on the latest research in early learning and child development. Caregivers can access information online or sign up to receive text messages that will guide them on incorporating “brain building” activities into their daily interactions with their children. For English, visit www.vroom.org. For Spanish, visit www.vroom.org/es.

Safety Class Resources

COVID-19 Information for Parents
Home Safety Tips from Safe Kids - English
Home Safety Tips from Safe Kids - Spanish.pdf
Cribette Demo Video

Local Parenting Resources

National Parenting Resources

Public Health

799 North Highland Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 336-703-3100
Fax: 336-748-3292

Social Services

741 North Highland Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 336-703-3800
Fax: 336-727-2842

Bridges to Hope

725 North Highland Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 336-776-3255

Behavioral Health Services

650 Highland Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 336-703-2600

Communicable Disease

After Hours Emergency CD Line for Providers
336-409-0357