Tuscaloosa's One Place offers a wide variety of parent-focused programs geared toward as many types and groups of parents as possible. Please scroll down this page for information about many of our parent programs.
The Parent Project
This is a 10 week parent training program designed specifically for parents of strong-willed or out-of-control adolescent children. It is the only course of its kind that provides activity based instruction, support groups and a curriculum that addresses the most destructive of adolescent behaviors.
This program is open to parents of adolescents. It meets on Monday nights from 5:30PM - 8:30PM for 10 weeks at Tuscaloosa's One Place offices in Alberta. There is a one-time fee of $20.00 to participate in the program.
Please contact Sarah Baxter at (205) 462-1000 to sign up.
Parent-2-Parent
This is a 6 week parenting class. This class offers a proven curriculum on positive discipline, stress management, child development and communication.
This program is open to all parents in Tuscaloosa County. It meets on Monday nights from 5:30PM - 7:00PM for 6 weeks at Tuscaloosa's One Place offices in Alberta. There is no charge to participate in the program.
Please contact Tiffiney Jenkins-Green or Shirley Mims at (205) 462-1000 to sign up.
Teens-N-Tots
This is a teen parenting class that teaches basic child development and preventative health. The goal is to promote positive parenting, introduce abstinence education, provide a support group and prevent further pregnancies.
This program is open to all teen parents and expectant teens at Holt High School. It meets during an assigned class block once a week at Holt High School. There is no charge to participate in the program.
Please contact the Holt High School Counselor at (205) 562-3083 to sign up.
Home Visitation Program
Home Visitation programs provide parenting and social service support to families in the privacy of their home. All of our home visitation programs promote positive parenting, self-reliance and awareness of local agencies and programs.
All residents of Tuscaloosa County may participate in one of the agency’s programs, with some programs requiring a referral from a DHR worker. Home visits usually last 45-90 minutes and are designed to meet the specific needs of that family. Visits may be weekly, bi-weekly or monthly depending on the program and the needs of the family. The Family Support Specialist will work with the family to set Family Goals and provide support and education as the family works to achieve their goals. Family Goals may include: increased knowledge of child development, improving child and/or parent knowledge of stress and anger management skills, development of a realistic family budget, etc.
For new mothers, there is a special program that addresses the challenges of being a new parent and shares activities that will advance the child’s development during the first year of life.
Please contact Sarah Jane Baxter or Bob McKinney at (205) 462-1000 to sign up.
D.A.D.S. Program (Dads Are Dynamite)
The DADS program is designed to assist non-custodial fathers comply with child support obligations. Participants in this program will receive job search assistance as well as learn skills to strengthen their relationship with their child and his or her primary caregiver. DADS participants receive individualized case management services, which includes assisting those fathers who are underemployed become gainfully employed.
One night per week, fathers will participate in a class/support session to discuss issues unique to non-custodial fathers. Legal services are also available to fathers at either a free or reduced fee.
Fathers interested in voluntarily participating in this program should contact Tuscaloosa's One Place to schedule an initial intake. Call David De Shazo at (205) 462-1000 to sign up.
