Metropolitan Ministries

We offer online and in-person parenting classes for parents who are expecting, have an infant, and/or children of all ages.

Baby Safety Class:
This safety class covers Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), safe sleep practices, Shaken Baby Syndrome, self-care for parents, and choosing a safe caregiver. You must be a resident of Hillsborough County, Florida, and an expecting parent or a parent or caregiver of a child age 0-2. All participants will receive a packet of free resources and gifts for attending.

Circle of Security:
This class is designed to help parents understand and respond to their child’s emotional needs in a way that promotes safety, love, security, and healthy attachment. It also helps parents identify their own personal struggles as a parent and how to overcome them. The class will meet for eight sessions and is recommended for parents of children age 0-5.

Emotion Coaching:
Dealing with emotions is difficult for everyone. Children especially need help as they learn what emotions are and how to respond to them. Emotion Coaching helps children do better in school, make healthier relationships, and even get sick less often. This class is recommended for parents of children age 2 and up.

Child Developmental Screening:
We offer free at-home developmental screenings for children ages 0-5. These screenings help parents assess how their child is developing in few key areas, such as communication and social skills. Participating families will receive free developmental books and toys and may also be referred to additional resources, if necessary. If you would like your child to participate in this free assessment, please visit our website to request more information.

ParentChild+:
ParentChild+ is a national early learning program for Hillsborough County children ages 2-3. This program helps develop your child’s reading and early learning skills at home for school readiness and life success. An Early Learning Specialist will visit once a week for 23 weeks bringing a book or toy that is free for the family to keep each week. These visits and gifts will help prepare your child for future success.

Multiple locations-
Holiday- 3216 US-19, Holiday, FL 34691 (727) 937-3268
Dade City- 13703 17th St, Dade City, FL 33525 (352) 437-4815