The Power of Praising Your Child

The Power of Praising Your Child As a parent, you most likely want to raise your child to be happy, confident, and successful. One of themost effective ways to nurture these qualities is through genuine and heartfelt praise. Acknowledgingyour child’s greatness and commending their actions can have a positive and lasting impact on their self-esteem […]

10 Effective Tips to Decrease Your Kids’ Screen Time This Summer

10 Effective Tips to Decrease Your Kids’ Screen Time This Summer Written By: Madison B. Now that summer 2023 is in full swing, there are so many things to do; from binge watching our favorite shows, to playing our favorite video games for hours on end, and staying up to date with everything on Instagram, […]

How to Be a Nurturing Parent

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There are many things in life that need to be nurtured. For instance, house plants need to be taken special care of to thrive. Whether it is a succulent that doesn’t need much water but plenty of sunlight, or a bird’s nest fern that is high maintenance and needs lots of moisture and humidity; a […]

Welcome to Nurturing Parenting Programs®

Empowerment Resources Inc. is dedicated to “strengthening families” by offering Nurturing Parenting Programs®.  This Evidence-based program, supports and encourages parents and caregivers to raise their children in a supportive environment, while acknowledging the challenges and stresses of parenting. Anyone is welcome to attend these classes and they cycle through 8 topics (feel free to attend one or all 8).

JIW girls go on a S.T.E.M. Field Trip to Microsoft

JIW girls had the opportunity to learn about the science behind sharks while engineering a joystick to have the shark come alive. This enrichment trip was made possible by our partner JA girl$. Microsoft has free workshops designed to help teens use creativity to learn the latest technology, STEM skills, and coding basics. Learn more about the […]

What do you know about the Duval County Courthouse?

On March 22, some of the girls from the JIW had the opportunity to tour the Duval County Courthouse and learn about the Duval County Teen Court program. Here is a blog from JIW 7th grader Jada S. about what she learned during the tour. What do you know about the Duval County Courthouse? Most […]

Special Holiday Message

As 2018 comes to an end, we reflect upon the spirit of the holiday season. Empowerment Resources, Inc. (ERI) is thankful for all of the hard work and dedication of our board of directors, advisory council, youth advisory council, volunteers and donors. Together, we are helping families cultivate strength to become productive members of the […]

Save These Dates!

Empowerment Resources, Inc. is now accepting applications for the Journey Into Womanhood program! You can learn more about the program by attending our informational meeting on September 1.  Journey Into Womanhood Informational Meeting Tuesday, September 1, 2015 6:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. Location: Community Connections/Davis Center(3 story brick building) 327 East Duval Street, Jacksonville, FL 32203 *Enter front door […]

See What You Missed At This Year’s Celebration

Empowerment Resources, Inc. celebrated the accomplishments of three local seniors at this year’s Journey Into Womanhood Awards Celebration on Thursday, April 23. The event honored Nyla Stanford, Johnquell Allen, and Ti’Jana Rogers with scholarships for their pursuit of higher education. In addition to the scholarship presentation, the event also celebrated 30 program participants in completing […]

JIW, Deyona B. Shares What She Learned During The College Tour

On March 19th-20th, fifteen Journey Into Womanhood participants travelled to Orlando, FL on a college tour of the University of Central Florida and Rollins College. While on the tour the young ladies had the opportunity to explore prospective majors, visit historic buildings, and learn more about student life. Special thanks to our sponsors for making this […]