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Families are assisted in accessing various resources available in the community. Services help families assess needs while strengthening family bonds. Potential family issues might include, but are not limited to, legal issues, school issues, economic concerns, and parent/child conflict. Bilingual (English/Spanish) services provided.
Do you need help with your child?
The Strengthening Families Program for Parents and Youth, 10-13 years, is a nationally recognized, science based, best practices program that assists in learning techniques to deal with day to day issues that come up within the family structure. Parent will learn skills on how to support their pre-teen and teens, and youth will learn important refusal skills.
From Parents...
"We saw that other parents have the same issues as us with subling rivalry, stress, chores, time management, etc.
We strongly encourage families to attend."
"The program provided helpful suggestions on discipline and making rules that work."
From Youth...
"I didn't realize how much my mom cared about me"
"I learned what to say if someone is trying to get you in trouble"
This is a program that is offered at no cost to families.
We will provide dinner and child care for FREE
For more information or to register:
Pattie Moreno-Coordinator 303-774-3754
pattie.moreno@ci.longmont.co.us
Young Mom’s Support Group at the Longmont Youth Center
Being a young mom can be a real challenge; that is why Children and Youth Resources at the Youth Center offers 8-10 week sessions for young moms on becoming self sufficient, how to deal effectively with baby issues, relationships, becoming a better parent, and overall life skill improvement.
Each week that you attend, you will walk away from the session learning how you can overcome certain challenges and ideas on how to reach your goals for a content life. You will also have the opportunity to meet other young moms and learn techniques that have worked in certain situations.
Classes are every Thursday from 5:30-7:30 pm at 1050 Lashley Street, Longmont, CO 80504, if you still would like to join please call Pattie Moreno at 303.774.3754 or e-mail her at pattie.moreno@ci.longmont.co.us to learn more about these classes or to register.
St. Vrain Parent Involvement Calendar
• Childcare & Dinner provided
• Teacher led homework help offered for every session
Location: Rocky Mountain Elementary 800 East 5th Ave 5:45-8:00PM
January 16, 2013-Love & Logic: Make Parenting fun and less stressful, Positive behavior changes, Raising happy & responsible children.
February 6, 2013-The Bully & the Bullied, Characteristics of bullies, Characteristics of passive victims, Healthy vs. unhealthy conflicts
February 20, 2013-Keep Talking, They are Listening, Drug and alcohol prevention, Understanding the adolescent brain, Parental influence & Communication tips
March 6, 2013-Tools for Parents in Sexual Health, Importance of communication Updates in birth control & TI’s, What teens want you to know…
March 20, 2013-Understanding the Cultures of our Children, Raising children with two cultures, How to be more connected with our children, Understanding our children’s challenges in two cultures
April 10, 2013-Health is Life, Oral health, Accessing health care services and Tobacco prevention
April 24, 2013-Healthy Eating, Active Living, Nutrition, Movement through play, Family Celebration
For More Information call: Olga Bermudez 303-774-3760
