The Original Framework Since 2015 Founded by Sonja L. Howell, PhD
Adrian, Michigan, United States
Parent Education Referrals
Who Can Refer
Tranquil Parenting welcomes professional referrals for parents from courts, child welfare agencies, counselors, social workers, schools, healthcare and behavioral health providers, attorneys, community organizations, and other professionals who support children and families. Family support referrals may be made when a parent would benefit from our parent education programs, which offer structured education, practical parenting tools, or additional support related to family relationships, transitions, trauma, child welfare involvement, or teen and family challenges.
When to Refer
Refer a parent or family who would benefit from family support referrals, which may include access to parent education programs, practical tools, or structured support. This could address concerns such as parenting stress, communication, behavior, separation or divorce, trauma, child welfare involvement, teen challenges, substance use, technology, family conflict, or other changes affecting family relationships. These professional referrals for parents can be preventive, supportive, or part of a broader service plan.
What Families Can Expect
Families can expect practical, respectful parent education programs focused on real-life challenges and usable strategies. Tranquil Parenting programs are designed to provide family support referrals and help parents build understanding, strengthen communication, improve consistency, and make thoughtful decisions for their families. The education provided may include foundational parenting skills as well as specialized topics based on the family’s needs and referral goals, including professional referrals for parents.
How to Make a Referral
Making a referral is straightforward. Professionals can submit essential information about the parent or family, the reason for the referral, and any goals or concerns that may assist in guiding the educational experience. Once we receive the referral, Tranquil Parenting can connect the family with the most suitable family support referrals, parent education programs, or specialized learning paths tailored to their needs.