Connects and supports families, helping parents build confidence across multiple stages of parenting from before their baby is born to adolescence. Groups are fun and social, with a focus on child development and helping parents cope with the challenges of adjusting to a challenging life phase. Groups offer social support to parents by connecting them with other parents with children the same age. Groups last 6-12 weeks and are led by trained facilitators. Groups meet for weekly discussions on topics relevant to the child's age and development. More than 300 PEPS Groups are offered each year.