OUR CLASSES
About our Classes...
Once you sign up for the classes, you will be able to attend classes once a week and complete online classes for extra credit. As you finish one set of classes, you will graduate into the next class.
The Hope Program Classes are taught by several well-trained, volunteer instructors.
The curriculum offers students a wide variety of subjects, each one geared to help improve
parenting skills and increase self-confidence.
Class Schedule
Current Class Schedule is as follows:
Tuesday Evenings: 6 p.m. Prenatal Class
6 p.m. Newborn/Infant Class
6 p.m. Biblical Parenting Class
7 p.m. Alternately:
* Bible Class
* Relationships
* The Basics
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Thursday evenings; 6:30pm Men's class
Childcare is provided on Tuesday evening for children ages 2-5
Classes
Prenatal Classes:
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These classes are available to all mothers-to-be who have had a positive pregnancy test at our center. Pregnant mothers attend these classes until the birth of their baby. Once their baby is born, mothers are encouraged to continue the program by attending our newborn/infant classes.
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Monthly: Dr. R. Diggs
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Causes of nausea
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Miscarriage and prevention
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Induction of labor
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Delivery
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STIs
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Monthly: Matt Potter MPH, RD, LD
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Maintaining proper weight gain
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Foods to avoid
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Importance of food safety
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Daily food choices to help development of baby
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Eating to avoid miscarriage
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Health food choices for Mom and baby
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Monthly: Emily Rich is a nurse employed by Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital and facilitates the Prenatal class.
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Monthly: Annis Felicien is an RN at Texas Children's Hospital and PRCE Nurse Manager.
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Every 5th Tuesday of the month:
Special speakers come in and talk to the combined classes about continuing education, postpartum depression, finances, shaken baby syndrome and more.
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Newborn/Infant classes:
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This class is geared for our clients who are new mothers.
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Mrs. Sandy Allen facilitates this class using Heritage House curriculum:
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This curriculum covers subjects such as:
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Your newborn’s emotions
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Understanding your baby’s cry
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Eye contact means love
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Adjusting to parenthood
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Child development – newborn through six months
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Importance of bonding
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Parent/child relationship
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Introducing solids foods
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Learning through play
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Quality childcare
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CPR for infants by a certified instructor
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Emergency first aid/illness and accidents
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Parenting classes:
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This class is designed for clients whose children are six months to one year
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This class also includes community participants, some who are referred through the legal system
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This class is being taught by Dave Unruh using Heritage House curriculum and some subjects are:
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Shaping influences
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God orientation
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Getting to the heart of behavior
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Children live what they learn
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Type of communication
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Discarding unbiblical methods of communication
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Embracing Biblical methods of communication
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Appeal to conscience
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Building on obedience
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Critiquing your goals​
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Bible Study Classes (subject to change):
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The Tuesday evening class is taught by Bill Allen (Relationships).
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Biblical Foundations of God’s Truth is a Men’s Bible Study Class that explores the basic teachings and principles of the Christian faith as revealed through the Scriptures. There are a variety of topics discussed ranging from the attributes of God, stories about Jesus, teachings of the apostles, to a Survey of the Old and New Testaments. It is geared towards beginner level students and can be an excellent refresher for more knowledgeable students. Students gain a lot of practical understanding of the Bible and how to use it effectively. Classes are approx. 1 hour and held on Thursday evenings from 6:30 -7:30PM.
Online Classes and Homework
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Online classes and homework are available as extra credit to our Hope students.
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Each class and homework item must be completed following guidelines set by the instructor.
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These additional online resources complement our Prenatal, Newborn/Infant, Parenting, and Relationship Classes.
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TESTIMONIALS
"I appreciate all of the help you have given me. I am very blessed to have met you. Your classes have helped me make some good decisions. Thank you for all of your help and for keeping me in your prayers."
"At first I didn't know how I was going to manage with a baby on the way, but now that she is here, I feel like everything is alright as long as I have her....I could have only $.25 in my pocket and as long as I have my baby, I'd be happy. I'm so glad that I had the support in the beginning to see me through the pregnancy."
--Ann
"My baby is now one year old and I've been able to get everything thing I've needed for him through the Hope Program. I'm so proud that I was able to earn everything myself."
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--Raquel