The Nurturing Families Training program is a must for anyone on the frontlines of child protection and family welfare. The information is effective for not only supporting high risk, multi-system involved families, but for all families of every type and situation. Sonya Thorn, the creator and author of the Nurturing Families curriculum, was born for this work and her passion for serving families is contagious. BTW, her staff is amazing!

We implement the Nurturing Families Program with families involved with public child welfare. Our families love seeing the change within themselves and their family. The content is universal and can be used with all ages of children and is designed & structured in a way that is easy for parents to understand. Sonya Thorn is always supportive and willing to provide extra tools and guidance. The yearly conferences always provide different tools, ideas, and ways to implement this program as well as facilitator support. I highly recommend this program to others and their organizations.

As the Nurturing Families Program Manager for The Mom & Dad Project in Big Bear Lake, California, I have seen a high level of client engagement with the Nurturing Families Curriculum, both English and Spanish. Parents respond well to the process of the classes and receive new insights, knowledge, and skills to become better parents.

Sonya is one dynamic trainer who provides you with all the skills, tools, and confidence to present best practices to your audience, whether it is professionals or families. Attending Nurturing Parenting Training to become a facilitator or a trainer of trainers is the best experience I have received as an individual and a professional. The knowledge gained is instantly promotes health and wellness. It was just awesome and a very enjoyable learning experience.

I joined the Nurturing Families Center in 2020 and trained directly with Sonya Thorn and Marie Barrientos in Buffalo, NY. I was immediately drawn to the curriculum, but it was the structured fidelity process—clear steps that ensure every lesson is delivered consistently—that proved its true strength as an evidence-based model. Since then, I’ve grown from facilitator to Trainer of Trainers, and it’s an honor. This program has impacted not only my professional work but also my personal life, inspiring me to lead by example before expecting others to change. Nurturing Families isn’t just a curriculum—it’s a way of life. When followed as designed, it works. That’s a promise.

We use the Nurturing Families Program to assist families that have been referred to a parenting class through the court system or through Social Services. We also help families wanting to learn more about parenting techniques and aren't sure what else to do. This program has been used for decades in North Dakota through the Nurturing Parent Program and now Nurturing Families. It is a great program and we appreciate the support that Sonya offers us to continue to provide the program with fidelity.

Sonya was an amazing trainer! The training was engaging, informative, and truly eye-opening. I feel equipped with practical skills and knowledge to help those in my community grow and to educate them in a trauma-informed way. I highly recommend this training to anyone looking to make a meaningful impact.

Our Family Engagement & Groups Team currently serves 57 enrolled families and an additional 21 community participants. With 17 active NFP groups—and more launching soon—we offer sessions in both English and Spanish, including virtual options to accommodate family schedules. This year, we’ve hosted groups across multiple community locations, including Child Care Associates centers (Euless, River Oaks, Hurst, Reagan/Fort Worth), Mansfield ISD, Denton ISD, Family Resource Center (Ennis County), Venus Community Library, Mineral Wells Public Library, Play Studio, and Crowley House of Hope.

Excellent program and very informative staff. The facilitator / creator is friendly and knowledgable. The materials provided are easy to understand making them a very good source when working with children and families in DCFS care.

The Nurturing Families Program serves parents of children ages 0–19 across Tehama County at no cost, offering classes in both English and Spanish thanks to digital materials. Families are referred by courts, social services, or join independently. We consistently see positive transformation from enrollment to graduation—especially when parents return to share their success. I’ve facilitated Nurturing programs since 2010, and Sonya Thorn’s leadership and support have been invaluable. We’re grateful to her team for creating such an impactful, culturally inclusive program.