Exchange Parent Aide - CAPA Beaufort

Helping children and families of the Lowcountry.

The Exchange Parent Aide Program is a free and voluntary home-based parent education program. CAPA’s trained Family Aide will work with parents weekly for up to 13 months to achieve goals related to child safety, finances, problem-solving skills, parenting skills, and social support.

Why CAPA’s Exchange Parent Aide Program?

We understand that parenting can be a challenge. We are here to help.

What Happens During a Home Visit?

- Discuss parenting issues that are important to YOU.
- Learn ways to help your baby/child’s development.
- Create a monthly budget to better manage your finances, improve credit, and save for the future, no matter what your current income is.
- Develop a routine that can get the family fed, bathed, and put to bed in a timely manner.
- Set goals for yourself and for your family. Your Parent Aide will walk you through each step to accomplish your goals.
- Obtain support on how to handle tantrums.

A Parent Aide might be helpful to you if…

You are committed to meet with your Parent Aide once per week.
You want to become more confident and relaxed in your parenting.
You have full custody of child age 17 or younger (child must live in your home).
You are not actively abusing drugs or alcohol (you may be in recovery).