Dear Triple P Parent,

First and foremost, thank you. You are part of a special community of over 10,000 parents in our area who have taken a step to strengthen their family. We know that parenting is a journey, and we are so grateful we could provide you with proven strategies and support along the way.

Because you've experienced Triple P firsthand, you know what it’s like to find a new approach that works, to feel more confident, and to see your family thrive. Right now, other parents in our community are looking for that same support.

This Giving Tuesday, Dec. 2, we have a simple goal: to ensure every parent who needs Triple P can get it, for free.

If your family’s situation has been changed for the better by Triple P, would you consider helping us extend that same gift to another family?

Any amount you can give will make a real difference:

• $25 helps us provide welcome materials for a new parent starting their journey.
• $50 covers the cost of a workbook for a parent in a Triple P Group, just like the one you may have used.
• $100 can help us offer a one-on-one session for a parent who needs personalized support.

We know that parenting itself is a significant investment of time, love, and resources. Please know that we are deeply grateful for your participation in Triple P, whether or not you are able to give financially. Simply sharing your positive experience with another parent is a wonderful way to support our mission.

If you are in a position to help, your gift will directly pay it forward, ensuring another parent can find the same support and confidence that you did.

Thank you for being a vital part of our story.

With warmth and appreciation,

Leah Plank & the Triple P Elkhart County Team

P.S. You are the reason our work matters. If you can give, your gift will directly help another local parent discover the positive, practical strategies that helped you. Thank you for considering.

As always, you can find information about upcoming Triple P workshops and group sessions in the community at TriplePElkhartCounty.org. Read on for more updates!

We know that safe, healthy sleep is a top priority (and sometimes a top worry) for every new parent. That’s why Triple P Elkhart County is proud to partner with the Family Resource Center to bring you a free workshop designed to give you confidence and clarity: Safe Sleep and Developing Sleep Patterns.

Here’s what you need to know:

• For: Parents & caregivers of babies (0-18 months) and expectant parents
• What: An hour-long workshop split into two easy-to-digest 30-minute sessions
• Where: Family Resource Center, 500 N Nappanee St, Suite 4A, Elkhart
• Cost: Completely FREE!
• Bonus: All attendees will receive a free Pack 'n Play (while supplies last)!

Choose the session that works for you:

• Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 10:00 AM OR 3:00 PM
• Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 10:00 AM OR 3:00 PM

No registration is needed! Simply arrive about 10 minutes early to get settled so we can start and end on time for everyone.

This special workshop is made possible thanks to the generous support of Geminus and The Family Journey.

We hope to see you there! Forward this to a friend, family member, or client who could use this valuable information and a free Pack 'n Play.

We have had an awesome last few weeks making connections across the region!

• Our director Leah and Jenny from Goshen College Music Together talked to hundreds of early childhood professionals at the 2025 Ready to Grow St. Joe Early Childhood Conference at St. Mary's College
• Our team represented Triple P at the 2025 Building Strong Brains Annual Early Childhood Summit at Goshen College
• We started our safe sleep Triple P for Baby workshops at the Geminus Family Resource Center in Elkhart
• Trisha and Sabrina's swaddling demonstration was picked by parent attendees as the best among many community partners at the most recent Pop-Up Pregnancy Village at the Charles Black Community Center in South Bend

Do you know of an upcoming community event that Triple P would be a good fit for? Let us know, our inbox is always open at info@triplepelkhartcounty.org! Thank you to all of our partners for sharing Triple P with your communities!

Our Triple P for Baby Team Leader, Sabrina Ibarra, has created a printable, shareable monthly event calendar in English and Spanish.

You can click the image of the November calendar here to download a PDF copy in English and Spanish. This is useful for printing as well as sharing digitally, because each Triple P event on the calendar features a link to its registration page! We'll share the calendar each month in this newsletter as well as on our website and social media.

Visit TriplePElkhartCounty.org to sign up for any of the events listed below, and bookmark the page to keep up with the latest Positive Parenting Program events across Elkhart County!

Check out the new Crib Sheet for baby resources across Elkhart County!

Triple P is proud to have partnered with The SOURCE to create a new directory of resources for parents of babies in Elkhart County! Click the image here to download a two-page PDF of the new Crib Sheet in English and in Spanish, complete with clickable links for the websites, apps, and other resources listed.

This link will also be added to TriplePElkhartCounty.org and TheSOURCEElkhartCounty.org, and future updates to the sheet will be available there.

A team with Building Strong Brains, Elkhart County's early childhood initiative, is working to map and develop public places where Elkhart County families can play indoors. By taking a very brief online survey (and helping spread the word about the survey to other families) you'll help their work.

Click the button below to take the survey in English or Spanish, and click the image of the flyer to download a PDF in English or Spanish to print or share with others.

Thank you for your help!

Camp Kesem Notre Dame (CKND) is a unique resource offered to children whose parents have been diagnosed with cancer. CKND will offer its 24th annual camp in summer 2026, open to campers from throughout the Northern Indiana area. The camp is offered free of charge, and is open to any 6-18 year old who has, or has had, a parent or primary caregiver affected with cancer.

CKND one of over 100 active Camp Kesem chapters throughout the United States, and the program is staffed by wonderful student volunteers and leaders from the University of Notre Dame. As a national organization, Camp Kesem has over 15 years of experience bringing top quality programs that have a significant positive impact on children and families. The camps are designed to allow children the opportunity to find support, have fun, and feel safe, loved, heard, and respected. In addition to the annual summer camp, CKND also offers year-round support services. Some of these opportunities include a fall and spring Friends and Family Day, where campers and their families are invited to get together for fun activities and games, and providing extra support or care packages for families experiencing a particularly difficult time. 

Registration opens Nov. 18 for returning families and in January for new families. Email notredame.outreach@kesem.org with questions or for more information.

Need to know how to get Triple P support in our community? If you’re a parent or caregiver seeking one-on-one or group parenting support, we at Triple P Elkhart County are your first stop.

Here’s how you can connect with us:

📞 Call Us: Leave a message on our bilingual phone line at 574-226-0160 with your name and number, and we’ll return your call as soon as possible.

📧 Email Us: Reach out at info@triplepelkhartcounty.org with details about the services you’re interested in or any questions you have. We’ll respond promptly!

🌐 Use Building Strong Brains Findhelp: Visit tinyurl.com/findhelptpec to send a referral through Findhelp, a free online resource directory available anytime.

📱 Message Us on Social Media: Send us a direct message on Facebook (@triplepinelkhartcounty) or Instagram (@triplepelkhartcounty): we’re here to help!

At Triple P Elkhart County, we’re committed to making it easy for you to access the support and resources you need, whether from us or our partner organizations across the community. Let’s work together to strengthen families and build brighter futures!

Contact Triple P: info@triplepelkhartcounty.org or call at (574) 226-0160.

Triple P Elkhart County is powered by Horizon Education Alliance.

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Triple P Elkhart County is funded in part thanks to generous grants from Community Foundation of Elkhart County, Early Learning Indiana, and Geminus.