Parent education calendar
Calendario de eduCaCión para los padres
A network of community partners working to promote positve parenting.
Calming the Family Storm: Anger Management for Moms, Dads, and All the Kids
“Anger and Confrontation are part of our lives, like it or not. Calming the Family Storm offers powerful tools for handling the anger that’s inevitable in all families, and provides tools to create changes that will result in less anger, more effective expression of anger, and a happier and more harmonious family life.” The tools are:
- Getting Anger Under Control Quickly,
- Teaching Children How To Handle Their Anger With Each Other And With Adults,
- Getting Along Better Even When You’re Angry, and
- Anger Issues Related To Divorce, Single Parenting, Stepfamilies, And The All-Too-Common Problems Of
Domestic Violence And Child Abuse.
| Day/Date: | Tuesdays, June 3 - July 8, 5:30-7:30 PM | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesdays, July 22 - Aug 26, 5:30-7:30 PM | |||
| Location: | The Parent Connection | ||
| 5326 E. Pima Street (near Craycroft Road.) | |||
| Fee: | $85 includes 6-week session, book, | ||
| materials, and certificate. | |||
| Child Care: | No | ||
| To Register: | Call Ely Ashford or Maria Ortiz at 321-1500 | ||
| Agency: | The Parent Connection | ||
Managing Anger Together
Designed specifically for parents and children ages 12 years and up.
Anger and conflict are a natural part of family life. Based on
Calming the Family Storm, parents and their children will
learn together to explore the source of their conflict, improve
communication, and manage stress and anger more effectively within the family structure.
Day/Date: Thursdays, June 5 - July 17, 3:00-5:00 PM Thursdays, July 31 - Sep 4, 5:30-7:30 PM Location: The Parent Connection 5326 E. Pima Street (near Craycroft Road)
Fee: $75 per family Child Care: No To Register: Call Ely Ashford or Maria Ortiz at 321-1500 Agency: The Parent Connection
Calming the Family Storm: Anger Management for Moms, Dads, and All the Kids
“Anger and Confrontation are part of our lives, like it or not. Calming the Family Storm offers powerful tools for handling the anger that’s inevitable in all families, and provides tools to create changes that will result in less anger, more effective expression of anger, and a happier and more harmonious family life.” The tools are:
- Getting Anger Under Control Quickly,
- Teaching Children How To Handle Their Anger With Each Other And With Adults,
- Getting Along Better Even When You’re Angry, and ....................continued on next column......
www.pimacountyparentingcoalition.org
.....continued from previous column...............
• Anger Issues Related To Divorce, Single Parenting, Stepfamilies, And The All-Too-Common Problems Of
Domestic Violence And Child Abuse.
| Day/Date: | Tuesdays, June 3 - July 8, 5:30-7:30 PM | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesdays, July 22 - Aug 26, 5:30-7:30 PM | |||
| Location: | The Parent Connection | ||
| 5326 E. Pima Street (near Craycroft Road.) | |||
| Fee: | $85 includes 6-week session, book, | ||
| materials, and certificate. | |||
| Child Care: | No | ||
| To Register: | Call Ely Ashford or Maria Ortiz at 321-1500 | ||
Agency:The Parent Connection
Infant/Child/Adult CPR
(American Heart Association - 2 year certification) Each of these
classes is on Wednesdays from 6:00-10:00 PM.
Day/Date: May 21, June 11, July 16, August 20 Location: The Parent Connection 5326 E. Pima Street (near Craycroft Road)
Fee: $25 Child Care: No To Register: Call Ely Ashford or Maria Ortiz at 321-1500 Agency:The Parent Connection
Dads 101: Training Program For Expectant Fathers
The Dads 101 program defines “father” as custodial, non
custodial, biological, stepfathers, and men assuming the fatherhood role. The program is designed to promote safe and honest dialog among new and expectant fathers. The program will help men to feel more comfortable in their new role as fathers,
build their confidence in caring for their infant children, and
establish a strong sense of fellowship and cooperation among the
participants. The Dads 101 training program will provide a safe
environment for men to openly discuss their fears and concerns about fatherhood.
The Dads 101 program will consists of 2, three-hour workshop
sessions, offered once per month and is presented through several modalities, including self-paced, group learning, small and large group activities, lecture, and interactive formats.
Class size is limited and to register for an upcoming workshop or for more information contact Conrad Lindo, clindo@cfraz.org
(520) 321-3390.
KIDSCARE KidsCare is healthcare insurance made available by the State of Arizona. KidsCare offers healthcare at low cost to Arizona children 18 years old or younger.
KidsCare allows children to visit the doctor, get eye exams, visit the dentist, and receive emergency care if needed.
On the KidsCare website (http://www.azkidscare.gov/ ) you will
find information about KidsCare, including who qualifies, what
services are covered, and how to apply.
Applying for KidsCare is easy!
You can apply by mail and no office visit or interview is required.
If KidsCare needs more information for your application, they’ll contact you by e-mail, regular mail, or phone. To apply, follow these simple steps:
Get an application. Fill out and sign the application. Pick a health plan. Gather paperwork, like pay stubs, to send with your
application. Send your signed application and required paperwork to KidsCare. Either mail it to: KidsCare, 920 E. Madison, Mail
Drop 500, Phoenix, AZ 85034 or FAX it to: 602.417.5472.
Benefits include: Doctor office visits, Immunizations, Laboratory and X-Rays, Prescription Drug Coverage, 24 Emergency Care
and Emergency Medical Transportation, Behavioral Health,
Dental Screenings and Treatments, Eye Exams and Glasses, and
Hearing Test and Hearing Aids.
Costs: $10 to $25/per month for one child, $15 to $35/per month for two or more children. KidsCare will cost no more than $35/per month no matter how many children are in the household. Native
Americans receive KidsCare at no cost.
Eligibility: -Persons 18 years or younger. -Residents of Arizona.
-United States Citizens (if not a citizen, then a -Green Card carrier for 5 years or longer).
Currently uninsured.
-Household income meets the KidsCare Income
Requirements.
Contact Us: KidsCare and AHCCCS are here to help. We hope this website gives you all the information you need to apply for KidsCare or learn more about how to help families learn about KidsCare. If you need help or have questions, please contact KidsCare by phone Monday-Friday, 7AM-7PM at 1-877-764-5437 (toll-free from area codes 520 and 928) or by mail: KidsCare, 920
E. Madison, MD 500, Phoenix, Arizona 85034. You can also email
us at: ApplicationHelp@azahcccs.gov.
The website is: http://www.azkidscare.gov/
www.pimacountyparentingcoalition.org
Infant Massage
Infant Massage provides nurturing touch for newborns, relaxes and helps infants sleep, relieves colic and gas, offers new ways to talk and listen to your baby, and learn a new way of connecting with and caring for your infant.
Day/Date: TBA Location: The Parent Connection 5326 E. Pima Street (near Craycroft Road)
Fee: $45 for a 4-week session Child Care: No To Register: Call Ely Ashford or Maria Ortiz at 321-1500 Agency:The Parent Connection
Sign with your Baby by Joseph Garcia
A class for parents of infants and toddlers. Learn to sign with your baby to reduce communication frustrations and contribute to the early building of vocabulary and comprehension, which are so vital to success in all areas of life.
Day/Date: Level 1
Mondays, May 12-Jun 23, 10:15–11:00 AM Saturdays, Jun 14-Jul 26, 10:15-11:00 AM
Level 2
Saturdays, Jun 14-Jul 26, 11:15-12:00 PM
Prek Sign & Play
Thursdays, Jun 5-Jun 26, 11:00-12:30 PM Location: The Parent Connection 5326 E. Pima Street
Fee: $75 includes 6-week session and book Fee for PreK: $8 per family per visit Child Care: No To Register: Call Ely Ashford or Maria Ortiz at 321-1500 Agency: The Parent Connection THE PIMA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY is a cool, air conditioned place to hang out during our hot summer days. Programs for all ages are available, including:
Summer Reading Clubs: Readers keep track of the amount of time they read and collect incentives. Participants may read anything they want to, and can also count time spent listening to someone read to them. The program begins on Thursday, May 22 and ends on Saturday, July 19.
Many programs for children are offered in conjunction with the summer reading club, check with your nearest branch library to get more information. Programs are all free but advanced registration may be required.
Catch the Reading Bug! is designed for school-age children through age 12 (or 6th grade), but pre-readers can also join. Children receive an incentive for every 6 hours of reading, or listening, up to 24 hours. Those who complete the program will
receive a family ticket for a Sidewinders Baseball Game, held on
Sunday, July 27, at Tucson Electric Park.
A Midsummer Night’s Read! is the teen program, for ages 12-19, grades 6-12. Sign up in the library or online. For each 10 hours of reading collect coupons from Sidewinders Baseball,
Brooklyn Pizza Company, and Breakers Water Park, and $10 certificate from Bookmans Used Books for reading 30 hours.
Storytime is a free service of the Pima County Public Library, and are tailored to the interests of various age groups, including babies, toddlers, preschool and school age. Family storytimes, for all ages, are also offered.
For more information call your neighborhood library or check our web page at: http://library.pima.gov.
Celebrating Families
This is an 8-week educational program for families that are struggling with issues related to the use of alcohol and other drugs. This program’s goal is to help all members of the family heal and build healthy living skills.
| Day/Date: | Tuesdays, Beginning May 6 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time: | 5:30-7:30 PM | ||
| Location: | Mollner Center | ||
| 3333 E. Grant (near Country Club Road) | |||
| Fee: | $10 for one person | ||
| $40 for two people | |||
| To Register: | Gabi Manriquez at 620 6615 or email | ||
| gmanriquez@compasshc.org | |||
| Agency: | Compass Behavioral Health Care | ||
First Steps
Your baby was born to learn! Join us in a relaxed and fun
environment...and see how to apply the latest information on early brain development through playful interaction with your baby. The group provides an opportunity for establishing a network of friends and acquaintances who are all doing the same thing --- parenting a new baby. Each week a new topic and activity are chosen to develop awareness of the many ways parents can interact with their infant to enhance the many phases of development. In addition, First Steps parents attend to each other’s parenting concerns, celebrate each other’s parenting milestones, and learn together with a parent educator about the amazing miracle of their
new baby. Join us!
Day/Date/Time: Ongoing Mondays, May 5 - August 25
| 1:00 – 2:30 PM | |
|---|---|
| Location: | The Parent Connection |
| 5326 E. Pima Street | |
| Fee: | Free |
| Child Care: | No |
Healthy Marriages/Strong Families
This is a 3-part program that teaches participants to increase
communication and conflict resolution skills, increase marital
satisfaction and emotional intimacy and increase family bonding. A free weekend workshop at a resort, monthly booster sessions and skills workshops are designed to make your couple relationship healthier and your family stronger. Participants must be in a committed relationship and have at least one child enrolled To Register: Call Ely Ashford or Maria Ortiz at 321-1500 Agency: The Parent Connection
| in Head Start. | |
|---|---|
| Day/Date: | Weekend workshops are Saturday & Sunday. |
| Call for dates. | |
| Location: | Local area resorts. |
| Fee: | Program is free for couples who have a child or |
| children enrolled in Head Start. | |
| Child Care: | Money is given to help cover the |
| cost of child care. | |
| To Register: | Kathy Schlitz |
| 520-744-9595 | |
| Agency: | Arizona Youth Partnership |
Newborn Baby Care
Learn the basics on how to care for a newborn, including:
- Bonding With Your Baby,
- Feeding,
- Umbilical Care,
- Bathing,
- Sleeping, and
- Shaken Baby Syndrome.
Day/Date: TBA Location: The Parent Connection 5326 E. Pima Street (near Craycroft Road)
Fee: $25 for one person $40 for two people Child Care: No To Register: Call Ely Ashford or Maria Ortiz at 321-1500 Agency: The Parent Connection
Mom/Baby Support Group
A safe, supportive space for new families to share the new experience of becoming a parent. Through the gentle leadership of a doula, attendees will receive support on breastfeeding and newborn care plus cover a wide range of topics from infant massage, to nutrition, infant development and health and
wellness. Build a supportive community and lasting friendships!
Ongoing all year, except on major holidays. Fathers, please join
| us, too! | ||
|---|---|---|
| Days/Times: | Tuesdays - 12:30-2:30 New Baby Group | |
| Saturdays - 12:30-2:30 New Baby Group | ||
| at The Birth and Women’s Health Center | ||
| Dias/Fechas: | Miércoles - 10:00 a 12:00 en Español | |
| at the Clínica principal de El Rio, 839 W. | ||
| Congress, En el auditorio | ||
| Fee/Costo: | No fee/Gratis. Food provided. | |
| Child Care: | Each parent takes care of own infant. | |
| No care available for older siblings. | ||
| To Register/ | ||
| Registrarse: | No need to register! Just join us! For | |
| information, call Maria Villa or Julie Ragland | ||
| at 795-9912 | ||
| Agency/ | Birth and Women’s Health Center, | |
| Agencia: | an El Rio Health Center clinic | |
Active Parenting
Effective and positive techniques for raising responsible and cooperative children with healthy self-esteem. By implementing these techniques, the home environment improves.
Day/Date: July 7 - August 11
Location: Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church 1949 East Helen Street (near Speedway and Campbell)
Fee: No cost for 1st time participants.
Child Care: Provided at no cost.
To Register: Call Tanya at 319-1040
Agency: Parenting Arizona
Family Enrichment Workshop Series: Adding Special Time to your Routines
Day/Date/Time: Tuesday, May 13, 2:00 PM Location: Ochoa Elementary School Fee: None Child Care: No To Register: Call Tiffany at 798-3304 Agency: Parent Aid
www.pimacountyparentingcoalition.org
Guiding Good Choices
For Parents with children ages 9–14 who want to strengthen family bonds and reduce the risk factors associated with teen drug use and risky behaviors.
Day/Date/Time: TBA Location: The Parent Connection 5326 E. Pima Street (near Craycroft Road)
Fee: $85 Includes: 6-week session, book, materials, and certificate. Child Care: No To Register: Call Ely Ashford or Maria Ortiz at 321-1500 Agency: The Parent Connection
How To Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk
For parents with children ages toddlers –12 years. Learn methods that are supportive, friendly, and best of all, effective, including:
- How To Listen To and Understand your Child’s Concerns,
- How To Have Cooperation In Your Family Without Nagging,
- How You And Your Child Can Deal With Feelings,
- How To Find Alternatives To Punishment, and
- How To Help Your Child Attain A Positive Self-image.
Day/Date/Time: TBA Location: The Parent Connection 5326 E. Pima Street (near Craycroft Road)
Fee: $85 Includes: 6-week session, book, materials, and certificate. Child Care: No To Register: Call Ely Ashford or Maria Ortiz at 321-1500 Agency: The Parent Connection
Padres Activos de Hoy Day/Date/Time: Wednesdays, Apr 9 - May 14, 10:00-12:00 PM
| Location: | El Pueblo Neighborhood Center | |
|---|---|---|
| (En El Cafecito) | ||
| Fee: | Gratis | |
| Child Care: | No | |
| To Register: | Call Paula at 798-3304 | |
| Agency: | Parent Aid | |
Parent Skills Workshop
Ongoing drop-in sessions designed to build on positive parenting skills whether parents are raising toddlers or teenagers.
Participants will receive certificates at each session.
Must be on time, no access after 5:30 PM.
Day/Date/Time: English Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (S.T.E.P.) Parenting Teenagers
| Mondays, May 5 - Aug 25, 5:30-7:30 PM | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesdays, May 7 - Aug 27, 8:45-10:45 AM | |||
| Spanish | |||
| Wednesdays, May 7 - Aug 27, 11:00-1:00 PM | |||
| Location: | Parent Connection | ||
| 5326 E. Pima Street (near Craycroft Road) | |||
| Fee: | $10 per certificate | ||
| Child Care: | No | ||
| To Register: | Call Ely Ashford or Maria Ortiz at 321-1500 | ||
| Agency: | The Parent Connection | ||
| Parent InfoLine 624-9290 | |||
Tools for meeting the challenges of parenting teenagers including:
- Understanding Yourself and Your Teenager,
- Changing Your Response to Your Teen,
- Communicating Respect & Encouragement,
- Encouraging Cooperation & Solving Problems, and
- Using Consequences to Build Responsibility.
Day/Date/Time: Mondays, Jun 2-Jul 7, 5:30 – 7:30 PM Location: The Parent Connection 5326 E. Pima Street (near Craycroft Road)
Fee: $85 includes: 6-week session, book, materials, and certificate. Child Care: No To Register: Call Ely Ashford or Maria Ortiz at 321-1500 Agency: The Parent Connection
Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (S.T.E.P.) Parenting the Young Child
It’s true that children do not come with instructions, but you can
find help in Parenting Young Children. S.T.E.P. covers:
- Understanding, Listening & Talking To Your Child,
- Building Self-esteem In The Early Years,
- Helping Young Children Learn To Cooperate,
- Discipline For Young Children, and
- Young Children’s Emotional & Social Development.
These classes are all on Tuesdays from 5:30-7:30 PM.
Dates: April 29 - June 3 June 17 - July 22 August 5 - September 16
Location: The Parent Connection 5326 E. Pima Street (near Craycroft Road)
Fee: $85 includes: 6-week session, book, materials, and certificate. Child Care: No To Register: Call Ely Ashford or Maria Ortiz at 321-1500 Agency: The Parent Connection
Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (S.T.E.P. ) Parenting the School Age Child:
As a parent, you know the challenge of raising a family. STEP can help you meet those challenges. It’s full of easy-to-understand skills you can use today, including:
- Understanding Yourself & Your Child,
- Understanding Beliefs and Feelings,
- Encouraging Your Child & Yourself,
- Listening & Talking to Your Child,
- Helping Children Cooperate,
- Discipline That Makes Sense, and
- Choosing Your Approach.
Day/Date/Time: Thursdays, May 1 - Jun 7, 5:30-7:30 PM Mondays, Jul 21 - Aug 25, 5:30-7:30 PM Location: The Parent Connection 5326 E. Pima Street (near Craycroft Road)
Fee: $85 includes: 6-week session, book, materials, and certificate. Child Care: No To Register: Call Ely Ashford or Maria Ortiz at 321-1500 Agency: The Parent Connection
www.pimacountyparentingcoalition.org
Honest Talk about Sex
Talking to your kids about sex is hard. But good communication and strong family bonds can help you prevent your kids from becoming involved in sexual activity at an early age. Learn how to talk to your kids about puberty, peer pressure, self-esteem, media messages and life goals. 6-week class (90 minutes each) open to parents/caregivers of adolescents in Pima County.
Day/Date: Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 AM
April 5 – May 10
* Please call for 6-week session after May 10
Location: Our Family Services 3830 E Bellevue Street (Speedway & Alvernon)
* To host a class at your location, please call for details
Fee: Free. Raffles, door prizes, and gift cards will be
given as incentives
Child Care: Call for information on child care
To Register: Call Margaret Palmer at 323-1708 x149 or send
email to mpalmer@ourfamilyservices.org Agency: Our Family Services
Funding for this project provided by partnership with the Arizona
Department of Health Services and Every Voice in Action)
Parenting with Love and Logic® Techniques Join Naomi Garcia, MSW, as she unites Love and Logic®
techniques with other empowering and stress reducing methods
to bring out the best in both you and your children. You will learn
effective ways to:
• Reduce your own level of stress and have more fun
parenting!
- Prevent power struggles and control battles
- Avoid lectures, warnings, threats, anger and reminders
• Improve relationships and communication with your children
- Handle tough behaviors with confidence
- Guide children to be accountable for their actions, improve social relationships, develop coping skills, make “good”
choices and solve their own problems!
| Day/Date: | Five Thursdays , 6:30-8:30 PM May 8, 15, and 22, June 5 and 12, 2008 (registration includes all five weeks) |
| For the following sessions, registration includes six weeks. Choose your six week session: Summer Session: July 10, 17, 24, Aug 7, 14, and 28 | |
| Fall Session ONE: Sept 4, 11, 18, Oct 2, 16, 23 Late Fall TWO: Oct 30, Nov 6, 13, 20, Dec 4, | |
| and 11 | |
| Location: Fee: Child Care: | Pima County Regional Support Center 6420 E Broadway (at Wilmot, in the El Mercado Shopping Center, directly behind the La Quinta Inn) Suite A-100 $110.00 per person, $150.00 per couple No |
| To Register: | Send an email to info@ecenteraz.com or call 722-1772 or get registration form on line at |
| www.ecenteraz.com | |
| Agency: | The E Center |
| Parent InfoLine 624-9290 |
Parenting with Love and Logic® Techniques LEVEL TWO Are you already familiar with Love and Logic®, but need a refresher? Have your children moved into new “phases”? Would
you just like to bring your parenting to “the next level”? Join Naomi Garcia, MSW, as she unites the Love and Logic® techniques you already know with other empowering and stress reducing methods to bring out the best in both you and your children.
Day/Date: Four Wednesdays , 6:30-8:30 PM May 7th & 14th, June 4th & 11th, 2008 (registration includes all four weeks)
Location: Pima County Regional Support Center 6420 E Broadway (at Wilmot, in the El Mercado
Shopping Center, directly behind the La Quinta
Inn) Suite A-100
Fee: $80.00 per person, $120.00 per couple Child Care: No To Register: Send an email to info@ecenteraz.com or call
722-1772 or get registration form on line at www.ecenteraz.com Agency: The E Center
Family Playtimes
Parent and child interactive play includes circle time, activity, and parent support/education.
Day/Date: Call for time and day (6 groups each week) Location: The Parent Connection
5326 E. Pima Street (near Craycroft Road) Fee: $8 per visit or $30 per month, with unlimited
attendance To Register: Call Ely Ashford or Maria Ortiz at 321-1500 Agency: The Parent Connection
Stay & Play features parent/child activities, open playtime, circle time, parent support/education. For parents and children ages birth to 5.
Day/Date/Time: Ongoing Mondays:
| Columbus Library from 9:30–11:00 AM | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| (4350 E. 22nd Street) (Bilingual group) | |||
| Nanini Library from 9:30 – 11:00 AM | |||
| (7300 N. Shannon) (8– 36 months old) | |||
| Ongoing Tuesdays: | |||
| Mission Library from 9:30 – 11:00 AM | |||
| (3770 S. Mission Road) (Bilingual group) | |||
| Miller-Golf Links Library from 9:00– 10:30 AM | |||
| (9640 E. Golf Links Road) (8–36 months) | |||
| Ongoing Thursdays: | |||
| Martha Cooper Library from 10:00 - 11:30 AM | |||
| (1377 N. Catalina Avenue) | |||
| Ongoing Fridays: | |||
| Valencia Library from 10:00 – 11:30 AM | |||
| (202 W. Valencia Road) (Bilingual group) | |||
| Woods Library from 10:00 – 11:30 AM | |||
| (3455 N. 1st Avenue) | |||
| Fee: | Free | ||
| To Register: | Call Ely Ashford or Maria Ortiz at 321-1500 | ||
| Agency: | The Parent Connection | ||
www.pimacountyparentingcoalition.org
KidLine
KidLine is a free, confidential and anonymous phone line for elementary, middle and high school youth. All that is needed to reach KidLine is a phone. We don’t keep track of individual children. So that we can converse more easily, we ask callers
for their first name, their age and which school they attend for
statistical purposes. We help with homework like math, science, social studies or writing. We listen to problems, hopes, fears and dreams. We talk, share jokes, read stories, poems or play games.
Day/Date: Monday - Friday Time: During the school year, 3:00-8:00 PM Number: 795-8855 Fee: Free For Details: Diane Haeger
321-3776 Agency: Child & Family Resources, Inc.
Project “Me Too!”
The Easter Seals Blake Foundation has its roots in serving children of all abilities and supporting the people who care and educate them. We practice and advocate inclusion for all children. By offering technical assistance onsite for child care centers and family care providers, we are able to help children with challenging behaviors and special needs.
Contact Sandi Jordan at 792-2636, extension 5245.
We also have workshops and trainings open to the public.
On Thursday, May 22, 2008, we begin our weekly five part series on Domestic Violence and how it affects children.
To register call 1-866-9TRAIN9
Parent Aide Services
This service is intended to preserve the family or to determine the dependency status of children involved with Child Protective Services. Family Support Specialists provide family and child assessments: develop Individualized Plans; provide parenting education related to child development; home management, and access and utilization of community resources. Coaching and support is provided to parents and their children during court ordered supervised visitations.
For more information, call Carol Bolger at 795-4977, ext. 224.
Parent InfoLine 624-9290
Postpartum Depression Support Group
RN-facillitated peer support group for women suffering with
pregnancy and postpartum related anxiety and depression.
Day/Time: Every Wednesday; 6:00-7:30PM
Dates: May 7, 14, 21, 28 June 4,11, 18, 25 July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Location: St. Joseph’s Hospital (Wilmot/Broadway) Fee: Free Child Care: No, but women may bring infants To Register: Call 873-6858 Agency: Carondelet Health Network
Celebrating Families
This is an 8 week educational program for families that are struggling with issues related to the use of alcohol and other drugs. This program’s goal is to help all members of the family heal and build healthy living skills.
| Day/Date: | Tuesdays, Beginning May 6 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time: | 5:30-7:30 PM | ||
| Location: | Mollner Center | ||
| 3333 E. Grant (near Country Club Road) | |||
| Fee: | $10 for one person | ||
| $40 for two people | |||
| To Register: | Gabi Manriquez at 620 6615 or email | ||
| gmanriquez@compasshc.org | |||
| Agency: | Compass Behavioral Health Care | ||
Pima County Parenting Coalition (PCPC)
in Partnership with Community Prevention Coalition
Announces a Professional Development Opportunity!
DRUG PREVENTION THROUGH POSITIVE
PARENTING
For providers of parenting services, community members and parents interested in youth alcohol and other drug prevention through positive parenting.
Special Performance by C.A.S.T. (Clean and Sober Theatre, Compass Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.) followed by a presentation
by Officer Candidate Jessica Mercer, National Guard Drug Demand Reduction Program
Bring your lunch and join us for a two hour training! Date/Time: Wednesday, May 14 from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
| Location: | Pima Community College | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Campus, Amethyst Room | |||
| 1255 N. Stone Avenue | |||
| Cost: | Free to PCPC Members, $10.00 for Non- | ||
| Members | |||
To Register: Call Sean at 798-3304 or send an email to youngs@parentaid.org
Pre-Registration Is Required & Seating Is Limited.
Certificates Will Be Given.
This project is made possible by funding provided by
the Governor’s Office of Children, Youth and Families.
About the Pima County Parenting Coalition
we are a network of community partners and non-profit organizations working in the field of parent education and support services. We offer a variety of benefits and opportunities to our member agencies and community partners. General meetings, which are open to the public, convene monthly. These meetings frequently provide
professional development presentations. Check the website (http://www.pimacountyparentingcoalition.org/) regularly for upcoming events.
The oldest coalition of its kind in Pima County, PCPC was formed in 1991 to respond to the needs of parents seeking information and as an effort to provide more coordinated and effective parent services throughout the
community. By 1992 the coalition grew to a membership of seven local agencies working to define the coalition
and the task that lay before them.
The vision of PCPC is that Pima County will be a community in which parenting is valued and supported and where children are parented by loving, capable people.
The mission of PCPC is to enhance the scope and effectiveness of parenting services in Pima County.
Recent Accomplishments include:
- The coordination, production and distribution of over 9,000 parent education calendars listing an organized presentation of available parenting services, provided annually to parents, caregivers and service providers in the community.
- The operation of a 24-hr parent information line that provides parents, caregivers and service providers with current parenting services information and makes referrals for services.
- The provision of weekly, 2-hour, ongoing, parent skills workshops based on a Best Practice Model program, offered in both English and in Spanish, with childcare, at no charge to parents.
- The creation and ongoing development of a substance abuse prevention message that is designed to impact parents in the concept that they can work as a protective factor in the prevention of substance abuse among youth.
- The dissemination of this substance abuse prevention message through multiple media outlets, including the production of 3 PSAs on television and radio broadcasts.
- The production and distribution of 30,000 substance abuse prevention brochures in English and in Spanish to parents, caregivers and service providers in the community.
- Continual outreach to parents through the hosting of staffed information booths at local community events, school and civic functions.
The Pima County Parenting Coalition is a strong coalition. While many of the participating members represent some of the oldest and most viable agencies in Pima County, newer agencies and community partners are currently being recruited and joining, bringing enthusiasm, fresh ideas and an opportunity for strengthened networking relationships to occur within the coalition.
MONTHLY MEETINGS
Thursdays: May 1, June 5, July 3, August 7, 2008
Time: 8:30 - 10:30 AM
Location: Casa de los Ninos
1101 N 4th Avenue (4th and Speedway)
Come network with peers, review PCPC’s accomplishments this past year, as well as overview strategic direction
in the coming year and meet the new slate of officers.
For more information, contact Kathy Schlitz at (520) 744-9595
or Sean Young at (520) 798-3304.
PIMA COUNTY PARENTING COALITION (PCPC) MEMBER AGENCIES
Miembros De Agencias De La Coalición Del Condado De Pima En La Educación Para Padres
Arizona’s Children Association...............................................622-7611
(The Parent Connection)...................................................321-1500
Arizona Youth Partnership.....................................................744-9595
Birth and Women’s Health Center (El Rio Center)................795-9912
Carondelet Health Network....................................................873-6858
Casa de los Niños..................................................................624-5600
Chicanos por la Causa...........................................................882-3029
(Parenting Arizona)............................................................319-1040
Child & Family Resources, Inc...............................................881-8940
(Child Care Resource & Referral)..........325-5778 or 800-308-9000
Compass Health Care............................................................620-6615
(The) E Center........................................................................722-1772
Easter Seals Blake Foundation..............................................792-2636
Gospel Rescue Mission..........................................................690-1295
Our Family Services...............................................................323-1708
Pantano Behavioral Health.....................................................623-9833
Parent Aid...............................................................................798-3304
Pima County Public Library....................................................791-4391
Pima Prevention Partnership.................................................326-2528
Tucson Urban League............................................884-1602/791-9522 (Project Yes)
For more information about Parenting Education and Support Services call 624-9290 or visit www.pimacountyparentingcoalition.org/Para mas información sobre la Educación para padres y servicios de ayuda llame al 624-9290 o visite www.pimacountyparentingcoalition.org.
Special thanks to the Sunshine-Tucson Kiwanis Club for providing the funding to produce this calendar/Un agradecimiento especial a Kiwanis Club of Tucson-Sunshine por proveer los fondos para la producción de este calendario.