Helping families, schools and communities raise children to become responsible and successful adults.

Parenting

The EPIC parenting education model is built on the principles of active learning. EPIC curricula combine an instructional approach with an active learning model.

Family Engagement

Family engagement is a shared responsibility where schools and other community agencies are committed to supporting their children's learning and development.

Youth Services

EPIC offers youth based services to help face everyday challenges and guide towards academic success.

Professional Development

Training for professional and paraprofessional staff in supporting the work of parenting and family engagement.

“Because of the lessons learned in Ready, Set, Parent!, we have become much more settled and confident in raising our beautiful baby boy.” Ready, Set, Parent! participant

Events

26 Jul

Storytime - Germs are Gross

11:00am

EPIC Storytime Summer Series at Canalside, presented by M & T Bank. This week's theme - Germes are Gross with special guest Magician Paul Antonio.

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29 Jul

Prepared Childbirth - July

1:00pm

Fun, fast paced, lecture-free learning experience conducted at Catholic Health System's Sisters Hospital.

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2 Aug

Storytime - Laughter & Yoga

11:00am

EPIC Storytime Summer Series at Canalside, presented by M & T Bank. This week's theme - Laughter & Yoga with Karla the Yoga Guru.

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5 Aug

Ready, Set, Parent! August

1:00pm

EPIC—Every Person Influences Children will provide positive parenting preparation for pregnant and new parents.

In this session you will learn the three “Terrific T’s” of parenting.

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9 Aug

EPIC Storytime Summer Series at Canalside, presented by M & T Bank. This week's theme - Tummy & Teeth with a visit from UB Dental, Cavity Free Kids, the BlueCross BlueShield of WNY Healthy Zone Cruiser, and UBMD. Special guest reader, Lisa Abbott, author of "I Dig Figs."

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