Supporting Families Through Education, Guidance, and Individualized Support
Achieva’s Parenting Support Program, part of Achieva Early Intervention, provides parenting education, guidance, and individualized support to parents with intellectual disabilities and families involved with the Children, Youth, and Families (CYF) system.
As the only program of its kind in the region, Achieva offers comprehensive, family-centered support designed to strengthen parenting skills, promote family stability, and improve outcomes for children and families.
Services are coordinated with existing plans and supports, including Individual Support Plans (ISPs), Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs), and Family Support Plans (FSPs).
Achieva’s Parenting Support Program combines evidence-based parenting education with practical support and connection to community resources to help families build safe, stable, and successful home environments.
Support is provided primarily through personalized home visits, with the frequency and duration of services tailored to each family’s needs, preferences, and service plan requirements.
During visits, Parenting Support professionals provide hands-on coaching and guidance in areas such as parenting skills, child development, independent living, household management, and other individualized goals that support long-term family success and well-being.
Parenting Support professionals may assist families by:
The Parenting Support Program supports parents with intellectual disabilities and families involved with the Children, Youth, and Families (CYF) system throughout Allegheny, Westmoreland, Washington, and Butler counties.
Achieva is home to the region’s experts in parenting support, child development, and early intervention services. Our team brings extensive experience in supporting families through individualized, strengths-based services tailored to each family’s unique needs and goals.
As the only comprehensive parenting support program of its kind in the region, Achieva is uniquely positioned to provide coordinated services that empower families and promote long-term success.
The Parenting Support Program is designed to help families build safe, stable, and nurturing home environments through comprehensive, individualized support.
Through in-home services and personalized coaching, families gain the skills, resources, and confidence needed to strengthen family relationships and support positive outcomes for children.
For families involved with the Children, Youth, and Families (CYF) system, the program can support reunification efforts and family stability. For parents with intellectual disabilities, the program emphasizes proactive support and skill-building designed to strengthen parenting capacity and help reduce the likelihood of CYF involvement whenever possible.
Participation in the Parenting Support Program requires an official referral through a Supports Coordination unit or a Children, Youth, and Families (CYF) case manager.
Achieva maintains a contract with CYF and works closely with county partners to ensure families who may benefit from parenting education and support services are connected to the resources they need.
To make a referral or learn more about the program, please contact us.