Essential Parenting Skills: Navigating Parenting Classes

In developing a case plan, one common requirement for parents is to attend parenting classes. These classes, available in various formats, teach essential child-rearing skills that some parents may never have learned. This training will cover the specifics of what parenting classes entail and how facilitators monitor parents' progress and learning. CASA volunteers and staff will have an enhanced understanding of how to best advocate for children as parents obtain skills necessary to provide a safe, nurturing home.

About the Speakers: Bret Whitehead & Delaney Brady

Bret Whitehead, a Baton Rouge native and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, earned a Bachelor’s degree from LSU in 2018. During his undergraduate studies, he volunteered with Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). Bret furthered his education by completing a Master’s of Social Work at LSU in 2021. While at LSU, he gained valuable experience interning with the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). Joining Discovery/Renew as a parenting educator, Bret quickly transitioned to the role of Kinship Navigator Outreach Specialist. Currently, as Associate Director of Kinship Programs, Bret oversees the organization’s Kinship Navigator Program and collaborates with partner agencies through the My Community Cares (MCC) initiative.

Delaney Brady is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Louisiana native. She earned her Bachelor’s of Social Work at Southeastern Louisiana University in 2017 and her Master’s of Social Work at the University of Georgia (UGA) in 2019. Post-graduation, Delaney worked in both middle and high school settings before joining Discovery/Renew Family Resource Projects. She currently serves as Associate Director/Domestic Violence Specialist. Delaney was instrumental in establishing the agency’s Domestic Violence Program and integrating the program into the agency’s core services. For nearly four years, Delaney has provided domestic violence services to DCFS clients and the community in partnership with the Capital Area Family Justice Center. She has also supervised the Parenting Education Program, provided parenting services, and collaborated with parenting staff throughout her employment.