Parents Anonymous is a network of support groups for parents who want to strengthen their familes, improve their relationships with their children and reduce the stress often associated with parenting. Childcare or corresponding children's programs are provided at no cost while parents are attending groups.

There are four guiding principles:  parent leadership, mutual support, shared leadership and personal growth.

This program is the local affiliate of the nation's largest and oldest child abuse prevention organization.  The actual service consists of weekly parent mutual support group meetings that are led by participants who are assisted by professional facilitators.  There are corresponding group programs for children.  Parents Anonymous has been cited by several agencies of the federal government as an effective family strengthening and child protection program. 

Please call the Program Coordinator to sign up for a group.

Program Coordinators:

Wilmington area:

Rose Marie Whitby, 302-225-3011 or 302-225-1040

Dover area:

Annette Cooper, 302-697-1087 or 302-349-9420

Delaware Ecumenical Council on Children and Families
240 North James Street, Suite B1B • Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 225-1040 • (302)225-1041 (fax)