EQUIP: Parenting Education & Children’s Classes
Aspire’s EQUIP program empowers parents and caregivers—from pregnancy through early childhood—with free, incentive-based education. Participants earn points to use in our boutique while learning about prenatal care, parenting techniques, relationships, and life skills. Points can be redeemed for essentials like diapers, wipes, baby clothes (up to 2T), and gear.
Classes & Groups Include:
– BrightCourse: Digital or in-person coaching on pregnancy, toddler milestones, relationships, finances, and more.
– Positive Parenting Program: 8-week series offered twice a year for parents of children ages 0–3. Earn a $20 City Market gift card per class!
– Mommy & Me: 1st & 3rd Mondays at 11AM. Play-based learning in science, math, reading, and social-emotional skills.
– Coffee & Kiddos: Mondays at 10AM. Casual playgroup for moms and little ones.
– Men’s Classes: Explore fatherhood, authentic manhood, and parenting support for dads in all family situations.
– Mom’s Bible Study: Tuesdays at 11AM. Childcare provided.
– Co-Parenting & Step-Parenting: Tools for navigating shared parenting with grace and intention.
All classes are free and we are adding more all the time.
To sign up or for more information on upcoming classes, email Anette at education@aspirepagosa.org
For Family Resources, information on child care, child development, health facilities, and community resources, please visit the Early Childhood Council of Archuleta County.
FREE COUNSELING SERVICES
Raising young children is tough and can often be overwhelming when dealing with depression, anxiety or other health issues. To that end, Aspire offers FREE COUNSELING for parents of children 0 – 3 in Pagosa Springs. We contract with the counselors at Authentic Solutions to offer this important service at Aspire. Call 970-264-5963 for more details or to schedule a confidential appointment.
Thank you to the El Pomar Foundation‘s Southwest Regional Council for a Grant covering these counseling services in 2025!
SPANISH CLASSES
Our Education Coordinator, Anette, speaks Spanish and can host one-on-one or group classes on Positive Parenting, Incredible Infants, etc… with our Spanish-speaking clients. Call 970-264-5963 and ask to schedule a class with Anette. Our Brightcourse digital classes are also available in Spanish.