Family Support Services

Parenting Resource Center: Programs & Support for Families

The Parenting Resource Center offers a welcoming, judgment-free place where parents, caregivers, and relatives can find practical guidance, emotional support, and a strong sense of community. Our classes and groups provide research-based strategies that help children thrive from infancy through the school-age years.

For parents of infants and toddlers, we offer early childhood education on key developmental insights, toddler behavior, communication skills, potty training, and encouraging independent play. These sessions give caregivers simple, everyday tools that reduce power struggles, support emotional growth, and strengthen early learning.

Our Parenting Toddlers/Preschoolers program includes sessions focused on managing big emotions, setting loving limits, creating healthy screen-time routines, and building confidence, establishing bedtime habits that work. Each class begins with parent-child interactive time before parents move into the education portion.

Our Raising Resilient Kids series helps parents with children ages 5–10,  support social-emotional skills, navigate digital media, use positive discipline, stopping the bully and things that will foster confidence and resilience. Parents and children start together with games and activities before transitioning into learning.

PARENT CONNECTIONS

You’re Not Meant to Parent Alone

Parenting is one of life’s greatest joys—and one of its greatest challenges. Parent Connection is a welcoming space where parents and caregivers can come together for encouragement, practical parenting ideas, meaningful conversation, and community support.

Whether you’re navigating toddler tantrums, school-age struggles, teenage transitions, or simply looking to connect with other parents who understand, Parent Connection offers a place to learn, share, and grow together.

Every Wednesday beginning June 10th

What to Expect

5:45 – 6:15 PM
🍽️ Family Meal

6:15 – 6:30 PM
🎨 Parent & Child Activity

6:30 – 7:15 PM
💬 Parent Connection Discussion

Each week features guided conversations, parenting insights, and opportunities to connect with other families in a supportive, judgment-free environment.

Who Can Attend?

Parent Connection is open to parents, guardians, grandparents, and caregivers of children of all ages.

Cost

FREE

Location

Parenting Resource Center
105 1st Street SE
Austin, MN

Join Us

Come as you are. Build connections, gain practical tools, and discover a community that understands the journey of parenting.

PARENTS FOREVER

Children are affected for years to come by decisions that divorcing parents make during the initial phase of divorce. The Parents Forever divorce education sessions are intended to provide divorcing couples or those contemplating divorce with the information they need to make decisions that will minimize the stress of this transition for the entire family.

The program has been a vital resource since its inception in 1994 and is recognized by the Minnesota Supreme Court. It focuses on child well-being and effective co-parenting strategies.

Contact information:
Family Services Coordinator: 
familyservices@prc-austinmn.org
Office: 507-437-8330       Cell: 507-438-1270

Basic Needs Pantry- We have personal care items available for clients/families who are in need. All the items we have in stock are donation based.

Diaper Program- A bundle of 10-15 diapers (depending on size) will be given to families along with 1 pack of wipes per household. We have sizes newborn to 6 available. An ID is required, and we also ask for a short form to be filled out. Families can use this service once a month anytime during business hours.

Clothes Closet- We have kid’s clothing with sizes ranging from 3t to 14/16. Families can use this service twice a year, one time in the summer/spring and again during the fall/winter. Appointments are required. 507-437-8330