Triple P Elkhart County Parent Newsletter - May 2025

Achievement unlocked: 1,500 Triple P parents in 2024-25, a new record!

We have some exciting news to share — together, the parents of Elkhart County are creating something extraordinary!


This year alone, over 1,500 parents like you have taken part in Triple P, joining more than 9,300 caregivers who’ve chosen to grow their parenting skills over the past decade. That means thousands of children in our community are benefiting from confident, supported parents—and that’s worth celebrating!


Here’s what you’re helping build:


  • A culture where parents seeking out resources to support their own growth is normalized and celebrated
  • A community that prioritizes children’s wellbeing at every stage
  • A legacy of strong families who lift each other up


You’re part of a powerful movement proving that great parenting isn’t about being perfect — it’s about being willing to learn. Every conversation you have, every strategy you try, and every time you show up for your family, you’re helping change what parenting looks like in Elkhart County.


We’re so close to reaching 10,000 parents served in our first 10 years! We are looking for as many stories about parent successes as possible to help spread the word about Triple P: If you've had a success with a Triple P strategy, no matter how small, we'd love to hear from you! Just reply to this email with your answer to this question: What is one "win" you've had as a Triple P parent? Your answer may appear in our Triple P 10-year report later this year!


Thank you for being the kind of parent who believes in growing — for your children, yourself, and our entire community.

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!

This Mental Health Awareness Month, learn strategies to help anxious children with Fear-Less Triple P

If your child struggles to cope with anxiety and worry, Fear-Less Triple P Group is a great resource to add to your parenting toolkit!


This six-session group helps parents identify anxious behaviors in children (as well as themselves, in many cases!) and formulate an approach using strategies proven to help kids learn healthy responses and coping mechanisms for anxiety.


Sign up now for our next series starting Tuesday, June 3, at CAPS in Elkhart. This series is offered free of charge to all parents -- no diagnoses of anxiety needed to participate! Click the flyer for more info and click the button below to register!

First Triple P for Baby Group in South Bend kicks off at B.A.B.E. & More in May!

Parents of babies 18 months old or younger are invited to join our five-week Triple P for Baby Group workshop series hosted by our good friends at B.A.B.E. & More in downtown South Bend!


We will meet from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursdays, May 22 to June 19 at the B.A.B.E. & More, 325 N. Lafayette Blvd. Each week, we will share information on healthy baby development as well as proven Positive Parenting strategies for supporting your baby's growth and wellbeing -- as well as your own!


Child enrichment activities are available for children who are old enough to crawl during the workshops (parents may opt to keep their younger infants with them). Attendees will also earn B.A.B.E. coupons you can redeem for baby supplies. Click the image of the flyer to download a PDF and click the button below to register for this series!

We are the home of Positive Parenting Program in Elkhart County and beyond!

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 Findhelp: Visit tinyurl.com/findhelptpec to send a request 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.

We at Triple P Elkhart County are big fans of our friends over at Goshen College Music Together! If you aren't familiar with the magic of Music Together, check out this video that highlights how these fun, engaging, and inclusive gatherings provide intentional time to play and be together as a family!

Upcoming events

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 May 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!

Events in English

May


Wednesday, May 7

Triple P: Finding Your Approach to Parenting

Hosted at CASIE Center, 533 N Niles Ave, South Bend, 5:00p-7:00p

*for all parents/caregivers

*Join us at 5:00p for dinner


Thursday, May 8

Triple P: Developing Sleep Patterns

Hosted at FRC, 612 E Bristol St, Elkhart, 11:00a-12:00p

*for parents of infants and toddlers


Monday, May 19

Triple P: Developing Sleep Patterns

Hosted on Zoom, 6:00p-7:00p

*for parents of infants and toddlers


Thursday, May 22-Thursday, June 19

Triple P: Baby Group (5 weeks)

Hosted at BABE Store, 325 North Lafayette Boulevard, South Bend, 5:00p-7:00p

*for expecting parents and parents/caregivers of infants


June


Tuesday, June 3-Tuesday, July 8

Triple P: Fear-Less (7 weeks)

Hosted at CAPS, 1000 W Hively Ave, Elkhart, 6:00p-7:30p

*for parents/caregivers of children and teens that struggle with anxiety

Events in Spanish


May


Wednesday, May 7

Triple P: Finding Your Approach to Parenting

Hosted at CASIE Center, 533 N Niles Ave, South Bend, 5:00p-7:00p

*for all parents/caregivers

*Join us at 5:00p for dinner


Monday, May 12

Triple P: Developing Sleep Patterns

Hosted on Zoom, 6:00p-7:00p

*for parents of infants and toddlers


Thursday, May 22

Triple P: Developing Sleep Patterns

Hosted at FRC, 612 E Bristol St, Elkhart, 11:00a-12:00p

*for parents of infants and toddlers


June


Monday, June 9

Triple P: Learning to Separate

Hosted on Zoom, 6:00p-7:00p

*for all parents of infants

Triple P for Baby Online: Empowering parents one click at a time!

Since its launch, Triple P for Baby Online has been transforming the lives of parents-to-be and parents of babies across Elkhart County — and we’re so excited to see the positive impact it’s making!


This free, self-guided online program is here to help you confidently navigate the joys and challenges of new parenthood. Packed with practical, research-backed strategies, you’ll learn how to:


✅ Support your baby’s healthy development.

✅ Build confidence in your parenting skills.

✅ Connect with a local Triple P specialist for personalized support whenever you need it.


And here’s the cherry on top: Complete the program and earn B.A.B.E. & More coupons to help you stock up on essential baby supplies! It’s completely free for all parents and caregivers in Elkhart County, and you can do it online, anytime, at your own pace.


Even if you aren't a parent of a baby, we hope you'll spread the word to those who are! You can share this email or download this PDF info sheet about Triple P for Baby Online to share with parents!


Backed by research. Proven by parents. Made for you. Start today at: triplep-parenting.com/elkhart-county

Connect to Triple P Elkhart County on Findhelp!


Contact us, make referrals, and find basic information about the services we provide at our Findhelp.org page!


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

Triple P Elkhart County is an initiative of 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, Beacon Health System, and Early Learning Indiana.