Connecting Pathways to Parenting Program : Creating Pathways - Strengthening Families
It's hard not to give up when mistakes have major consequences and hopelessness takes over. For families who have been separated when the legal system was forced to become involved, it can seem impossible for many parents to make the right choices in order to be reunited with their children.
Our Connecting Pathways to Parenting Program (CPTP) staff understand the pain and guilt that come along with a legal intervention in families, and help parents whose families are caught in the child protection service system learn the skills they need to create stronger foundations and safer homes, giving them a second chance and helping to reunite them with their children, armed with the tools they need to give their kids the care and nurturing they require to grow into healthy, strong adults.
Connecting Pathways to Parenting Program (CPTP) supports parents who have experienced some sort of trauma, neglect, or abuse that resulted in Child Protection Services becoming involved. It also supports parents in keeping their parental rights and offers ongoing programs to strengthen families, based on what participating parents say they need.
Each course of the Quality Parenting Academy equips you to feel more confident and be more effective in your parenting style, through the following components of the curriculum:
The course curriculum can —
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Improve parental empowerment.
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Increase positive parent practices.Foster healthy social connections.
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Improve the child's behavior.
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Improve parents' and children's wellbeing and mental health.
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Decrease the use of severe punishment and child abuse.
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Create a family routine.
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Build a relationship with your child that is age-and developmentally-conscious for the best growth outcomes.
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Increase and or develop trust within your family through activities that support relationships.
Self-Referral Program: Empowerment for All Parents
Connecting Pathways to Parenting registration begins February 2026. We accept parents who are referred by Hennepin County and parents who have not been referred. We are here to help you if you have a pending CPS case. If you choose to join us to learn practical skills and avoid family separation, or, if you are looking for ways to grow healthy, confident children, please join us.
Connecting Pathways to Parenting Program
The CPTP program is administered by a licensed therapist and qualified staff to work with parents, teaching important skills that create stronger families and safer homes for their children.
Groups can meet online or in-person, and childcare is available for parents while they attend the sessions.
Interested in becoming one of Phyllis Wheatley's Strengthened Families?
Please reach out to Kimberly Caprini | Program Manager
Connecting Pathways to Parenting & Community Resource Services
p: 612-400-1446 | e: kimberlyc@phylliswheatley.org