This February, in celebration of Black History Month, Healthy Heritage, is launching the Effective Black Parenting Program (EBPP), a nationally accredited program designed to empower parents with culturally affirming tools to raise confident, successful Black children.

Developed by the Center for the Improvement of Child Caring (CICC), the Effective Black Parenting Program is the first parenting skill-building program to respect and honor the unique history and traditions of people of African descent and to teach skills in a manner that is both culturally sensitive and culturally affirming.  Over the past 30 years, this program has educated thousands of parents in communities across the country. Healthy Heritage has been selected as a community-based partner by the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools to offer this proven program to families in San Bernardino County, at no cost to participants.

The EBPP is a 15-session workshop series facilitated by licensed mental health therapists. It empowers families with practical tools to foster strong, healthy relationships and nurture the next generation of Black leaders. Healthy Heritage will offer the workshops both in person and online via Zoom, with classes beginning in February. These sessions are free of charge and open to parents and caregivers residing in San Bernardino County.

“The Effective Black Parenting Program is a celebration of the Black family, both traditional and nontraditional. The program honors our resilience, culture, and legacy, and truly empowers parents to raise successful Black children,” said Phyllis Clark, founder and Executive Director of Healthy Heritage. “As we honor Black History, we also have the opportunity to create history, and we want Black children and families of San Bernardino County to build strong foundations, embrace their potential for success, and lead healthy, thriving lives.”

Participants will learn evidence-based parenting strategies, including fostering positive communication, managing behavior, understanding child development, and building self-esteem, all rooted in cultural affirmation.

To sign up for the program, visit  https://bit.ly/sb-ebpp or call 951-293-4240 for more information.

As Black History Month celebrates the achievements and contributions of Black communities, Healthy Heritage seeks to build on that tradition, empowering families and creating lasting impacts for generations to come. Healthy Heritage, founded in 2007 by Phyllis Clark, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating health disparities within the African American community through health education, policy change, and community outreach, serving both Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.