Kenosha Reporter

Kenosha Unified School District (KUSD) announced it held the Triple P: Coping with Stress event on Tuesday, March 25. The announcement was made in a press release.

According to the press release, KUSD held the Triple P: Coping with Stress event on March 25 at Chavez Learning Station. Led by PSN Family Resource Center staff, the session provided parents with techniques for managing everyday stress. Attendees received guidance on staying calm and consistent while handling parenting challenges. A light meal was served, and free child care was available to support participation. The event was open to the public, offering families a chance to learn practical strategies in a supportive environment.

Kenosha’s PSN Family Resource Center is part of the Prevention Services Network, which focuses on strengthening families and reducing child abuse risks. Supported by the Kenosha County Department of Human Services, PSN promotes the Protective Factors framework. This includes parenting knowledge, child social-emotional development, social support, resilience, and access to resources. Staff work with parents to identify strengths and provide support. According to its website, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services offers a Prevention Resource Guide detailing these factors and strategies for family well-being.

Chavez Learning Station is a preschool in Kenosha Unified School District for children ages 3 to 5 and serves as the primary site for the district’s Head Start program. Established in 2003, it includes Head Start and Early Learners classrooms, along with offices for program staff. The school provides instruction in early learning, literacy, and social development and follows the Pyramid Model framework to support students' social skills.

The Kenosha Unified School District was established in 1967 and serves the City of Kenosha, Village of Pleasant Prairie, and the Town and Village of Somers in southeastern Wisconsin. It operates 16 elementary schools, four middle schools, three high schools, three charter schools, three choice schools, a specialty school, and a Head Start center. According to KUSD data, the district has a total enrollment of 19,069 students with an annual operational expenditure of approximately $304 million.