Welcome to FAMRichmond.org

Children are a gift. But they don’t come with instructions. As parents, we’re left to figure out how to raise them, care for them, love them. It can be an overwhelming responsibility. But what if we didn’t have to do it alone? FAM was founded by parent education professionals who believe that asking for help is the sign of a good parent, not a bad one. We’re a resource of information, a source of camaraderie, and a helping hand for anyone who wants to be the best father, mother or caregiver they can be.

Become a Pinwheel Parent Use this website to help answer your parenting questions (Information), find local parenting agencies (Resources), check out a parenting class (Calendar) or get inspired with new ideas to connect with your family and be involved in your community (Activities). FAM is here because every family can be Magic!

1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys are sexually abused before their 18th birthdays, but it doesn't have to happen. Abuse is preventable! Each year, SCAN works to train as many people as possible to recognize, react and report child sexual abuse using the revolutionary Stewards of Children video-led training. Sign up your office, your child's teachers or your community members by contacting Denise Noble at dnoble@grscan.com

FAM organizes Circle of Parents groups for parents dealing with the same issues that you are—from toilet training and discipline problems to fussy eaters and teenagers expressing their independence. Email dnoble@grscan.com to request information about a group forming in your area.