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The Parenting Center

Helping Parents Grow — From Birth Through Adolescence

The Parenting Center at Manning Family Children's helps parents and grandparents with the ordinary challenges of raising children.

The Parenting Center serves as a:

  • Resource center where parents can learn about child development and parenting skills
  • Support center where parents can discuss concerns with other parents and staff
  • Referral center where parents can receive direction to community resources, and
  • PLACE to PLAY!

Newsletter: Celebrating 45 Years

Fall Class Schedule

Class Sign-Up

Playroom

Call 504.896.9591, email chparenting@LCMChealth.org, or register online for classes.

Snuggles & Struggles

Drop in and join our hybrid new parent support group every Tuesday at 10:30 am.

Let's Make Music!

Music classes are weekly on Monday from 9:45–10:15 am and Friday from 10:45–11:15 am. Open to the public, no reservation or playroom membership needed to participate.

The Playroom

Our playroom is for parents and grandparents with young children (0–3 years). A one month (30 day) pass is $10. Financial assistance is available.

Drop-ins welcome for morning and afternoon play! Reservations required for Art on Wednesdays. Open Monday–Friday, mornings (9 am–noon) and afternoons (1–4 pm).

Donate to The Parenting Center
Select “Direct my gift to: Parenting Center”

mother and child playing

Location

210 State St.
New Orleans, LA 70118

Monday - Friday
Office Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm
Playroom Hours: 9 am–noon, 1–4 pm

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For more information call 504.896.9591 or email chparenting@LCMChealth.org.

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