This class if for parents to be or new parents. Along with the Shaken Baby Alliance, McLane Children's is proud to offer the C.O.P.E. class. Our evidence-informed curriculum, “When Babies Cry… We C.O.P.E.,” is designed to reach and teach new parents and caregivers. It addresses individual, familial, and community risk factors associated with a higher incidence of Shaken Baby Syndrome and other forms of child abuse.

Our C.O.P.E. Child Abuse Prevention Education Curriculum is relevant to parents, connecting them to the bigger picture and allowing them to apply learned skills to their everyday lives. Through engaging discussions and activities, participants will be active participants in their learning and gain skills to C.O.P.E. with a crying baby. At the end of the class, participants will leave with an individual Crying Plan and a free pack 'n play.