Court-Approved Parenting Classes

We offer court-approved parenting classes in both English and Spanish to support the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs of your children. Sign up today to deepen your confidence as a parent, while earning a certificate that meets the full DCFS court-mandated requirements — including Criminal Court and Family Court orders. Classes are offered online via Zoom!

Trauma-Informed & Family-Centered Support

Our class curriculum is evidence-based and covers the following topics:

Developmental Ages & Stages

Meeting Our Needs & the Needs of Our Children

Improving Children's

Self-Worth

Developing Family Morals & Rules

Managing Anger & Alternatives to Spanking

Clinical supervision of the parenting program is provided by a licensed clinical psychologist.

Sign Up Today!

OUR NEXT 10-WEEK SESSION BEGINS ON FEBRUARY 24, 2026

• Every Tuesday from 5:30 - 6:30pm in English

• Every Tuesday from 7:00 - 8:00pm in Spanish

• Online via Zoom

• $25 per class (10 sessions total)

• Fulfills DCFS court-mandated requirements,

including Criminal Court and Family Court orders

Meet Your Instructor

Edson Ponce, ACE Parenting Program Manager

Edson Ponce is a UCSB alum with 10+ years of experience in the foster care, mental health, parenting, and substance use recovery sectors. He is an experienced lactation and domestic violence counselor committed to strengthening families through trauma-informed, evidence-based support. He is also a certified provider in Nurturing Parenting (including substance abuse and recovery, fatherhood, and infants & toddlers), Parents as Teachers, and Triple P Teen Parenting. Edson is especially passionate about creating change at the foundation to help end trans-generational trauma.

If you have any questions about the classes, please don't hesitate to reach out!

📧 edson.ponce@ace4change.org

📞 747-304-0501

"I liked how we were all allowed to have a free opinion in this class with no fear of judgment. Overall, I liked everything about this class."

- Chelsea

Testimonials

"The instructor's passion for teaching is evident and it established a positive atmosphere. I feel empowered after the session, and I hope more parents can benefit from this program."

- Angelica A.

"I love this class. It taught me how to approach my kids in a better way, how to talk to them, and how to deal with myself when

I'm stressed."

- Juan G.