The Parenting Training Network

PTN was founded in June 2002 by Ms. Cynthia Shields and has been operating full-time since June 2008. Ms. Shields has worked in the field of parent education and substance abuse for more than 25 years. PTN offers various services to parents and community providers. Hire us to teach on-site agency workshops, facilitate collaborations for grant funding, and provide parenting classes to parents who are in need of services within their communities. PTN is a trusted NYC MWBE-certified partner and a proud resource for many public and private sector organizations throughout New York City. We service clients from all five boroughs and beyond. Our parent success rate for attendance and approval of our classes, as given by our parents and referring agencies, is 98% Our Services: PTN provides specialized trainings and classes focusing on: Behavior Management Discipline Anger Management Domestic Violence/Batterers Intervention Parenting children With Special Needs Co-Parenting living Together or Apart Parenting in Recovery Fathering in 15 online classes Dads In Recovery At PTN, we provide parents with a safe, interactive, and nurturing class experience and alternatives to abusive parenting practices.