Regional Intervention Program - Memphis - RIP Parenting Education

AKA:

BHC; RIP Program - University of Memphis South Campus

Description:

Provides, RIP (Regional Intervention Program), an early intervention program serving children with behavioral problems under the age of six (6) years; many with varying developmental abilities. RIP tackles problem behaviors such as aggression, bedtime/sleeping issues, destruction of property, high activity level, non-compliance, mealtime problems, running from adults, separation anxiety, tantrums, and trouble at school. Parents serve as primary therapists for their own children at RIP, with valuable peer support from other families facing similar challenges. Veteran RIP parents and staff assist newly enrolled parents in learning, practicing, and implementing positive behavior management skills, strategies, and techniques to address their children's behavior issues. NOTE: AS OF 1/07/22, AGENCY MAY BE MOVING TO ANOTHER LOCATION IN THE SPRING OF 2022.

Hours:

Office Hours: Tue and Thu 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm; RIP Memphis staff have office hours Mon - Thu by appointment only

Intake Process:

Parents or legal guardians must initiate the information process by calling.

Program Fees:

No Fee, but adult family members are expected to commit time to teaching new parents in the program after their own children complete the program.

Eligibility:

Parent or legal guardian must be TN resident, with child younger than 6 years old with concerns about the child's behavioral problems and/or developmental problems, including those with special needs. Parent or legal guardian must agree to participate fully in each scheduled visit and must provide proof of a recent well-child visit with current immunization records.

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

August 18, 2023

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Legal Status:

Educational