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PARENT EDUCATION & CLASSES - UPDATED 07-24-2009
San Luis Obispo / Coastal (Morro Bay, Los Osos, Cambri & Cayucos) / North County / South County / SLO County / Online Resources
Contact Michele Gordon (mgordon@slocap.org) with current offerings in your community. Classes are posted on our website and updated regularly.
SLOCAP does not endorse the classes and resources listed on this site, but provides the information as a service to our community. If you have concerns regarding a particular class, please contact the agency who is providing the resource (listed under “contacts”).
SAN LUIS OBISPO
- NEW JULY CLASS!
TRANSITIONS MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP
For Families and Loved Ones of persons with mental illness; this is a drop in group no charge and no need to call for attendance.
DATES: Tuesdays
TIME: 1:00am-3:00pm
LOCATION: 277 South Street, Suite Y, San Luis Obispo
TUITION: all services are free
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
CONTACT: For information contact Janice Holmes, Family Services Program Manager
(805) 541-5144 ext.171 or Henry Herrera, Family Advocate, (805) 541-5144 ext. 129
- NEW JULY CLASS!
WOMEN’S POSTPARTUM STRESS SUPPORT GROUP
For women who are experiencing Postpartum Stress (anxiety, depression, sadness, fearfulness, helplessness,
irritability/stress, poor concentration, guilt, feelings of inadequacy); this group will provide a safe and supportive environment to:
work toward understanding your postpartum distress, gain skills to cope and feel better, identify, process, and share your feelings/concerns, and receive support and feedback regarding your experience. Facilitated by Michelle Hobby, Ph.D.
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DATES: Wednesdays (starting in July)
TIME: 5:30-7:00p.m.
LOCATION: San Luis Obispo
TUITION: $40.00 per group
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: preregistration is required
CONTACT: 459-8117, www.DrMichelleHobby.com
- SAN LUIS OBISPO ALPHA, INC.(SLO office)
Practical and emotional support for pregnant and parenting teen and adult women, their infants in the first year of life and their families.
DATES: Drop-in support services Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
TIME: 10:00am-3:00pm
LOCATION: 11549 Los Osos Valley Rd Suite #104
TUITION: All services are free
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Pregnant or parenting an infant one year old or younger.
CONTACT: Jen Miller 541-3367
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WOMEN’S PREGNANCY LOSS GROUP
For women who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or neonatal loss. This group will provide a safe and supportive environment to: acknowledge, identify and process your feelings and concerns, receive support and feedback regarding your experience, and work toward understanding your loss and bereavement. Facilitated by Michelle Hobby, Ph.D..
DATES: Tuesdays
TIME: 6:00-7:00p.m.
LOCATION: San Luis Obispo
TUITION: $35.00 per group
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
preregistration is required
CONTACT: 459-8117, www.DrMichelleHobby.com
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PARENT PROJECT ®: Changing Destructive Adolescent Behavior
The Parent Project is a parent training program designed specifically for parents raising challenging, difficult, or out-of-control adolescents. In addition to specific information and skills, parents receive both emotional and practical support, a key to successful implementation at home. It is the only program of its kind in the country, in that it focuses on the most destructive of adolescent behaviors, including family conflict, poor school attendance and performance, negative peer associations including: early teen sexuality, gangs and the occult, drug use, runaway children, violent children, and teen suicide.
At the conclusion of the class, we encourage ongoing parent-led support groups. These support groups can continue to meet in the community indefinitely.
DATES: Wednesday, September 9, 2009 for 10 weeks
TIME: 5:45-8:45p.m.
LOCATION: SLO Adult School, Room B3 (1500 Lizzie Street, SLO)
TUITION: $25.00 per individual, $45.00 for both parents-includes materials (scholarships are available)
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
preregistration is required
CONTACT:
San Luis Coastal Adult School (805/549-1222) or register in person (1500 Lizzie Street, Room GI, SLO), section #079180 http://ae.slcusd.org/pages/
http://parentproject.com/
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STRENGTHENING THE FAMILY
Strengthening the Family provides parenting information and skill-building for parents mandated to attend parenting classes by the Probation Department.
DATES: wait list only
TIME:
LOCATION: San Luis Obispo
TUITION: free
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
parents mandated to attend parenting classes by the Probation Department
CONTACT:To be placed on the wait list for a future class, please call Ingrid Pires @ 269-0141 (ext. 46)
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STRENGTHENING FAMILIES PROGRAM
An excellent opportunity for parents who have children ages 6-11 years old to focus on parenting skills, child social/life skills, family strengthening skills and to gain new communication tools. The program provides child-care for the younger children, transportation, dinner, and family activities that are fun. Strengthening Families is a 14-week program that meets one night per week for 2½ hours.
DATES: call for specific dates
TIME:
LOCATION: San Luis Obispo
TUITION: free
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: designed for parents/caregivers and their children
CONTACT: SLO County Drug and Alcohol Services @ 781-4290 (call for information and an application)
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FRENCH HOSPITAL
French Hospital offers Babies 101 (the basics of caring for your new baby), Infant CPR, Toddler First Aid Classes, Breastfeeding Classes, Prepared Childbirth Classes and car seat information-in English and Spanish.
DATES: call for specific dates
TIME:
LOCATION: French Hospital Auditorium, San Luis Obispo
TUITION: free
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
CONTACT: You must pre-register for all classes. Please call Joan Duffy, R.N., Parent Education Coordinator at 542-6659 for specific course offerings
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PARENT PARTICIPATION CLASSES
The goal of the Parent Participation Program is to enhance parenting skills through classroom discussion, interaction and observation. Parent and child attend class once a week and focus on the developmental stages of the child. Curriculum includes teacher-led discussions on parenting techniques and strategies for creating a healthy family environment. In class parents share their challenges and successes while children enjoy age-appropriate play, circle time, and songs. Through interacting with other parents and children while participating in the classroom environment, parents gain a greater understanding of the needs and abilities of their children.
DATES: classes change quarterly; parents may add a class at anytime on a space available basis
TIME: morning, afternoon and evening classes available
LOCATION: classes available in SLO, Los Osos and Morro Bay
TUITION: $45/11 weeks; scholarships available for families in need
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
must be a parent, grandparent or caretaker in a parenting role
CONTACT:San Luis Coastal Adult School (549-1222) or register in person (1500 Lizzie Street, Room G1, SLO). Visit our website at http://ae.slcusd.org/pages/parent_participation for more information.
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LOVE AND LOGIC (facilitated by Tim Ross)
Love allows children to grow through their mistakes. Logic allows them to live with the consequences of their choices. Learn the Love and Logic method of discipline. Price includes the book.
DATES: call for specific dates and times
TIME:
6:30 – 8:00pm
LOCATION: CL Smith Elementary
TUITION: $55 per individual, $75 for both parents; childcare is provided for children 18+ months ($18/child, $27/family for the 6 week course)
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
CONTACT: San Luis Coastal Adult School (549-1222) or register in person (1500 Lizzie Street, Room G1, SLO).
Visit our website for more information: http://ae.slcusd.org/pages/parent_participation http://www.loveandlogic.com/.
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BILINGUAL/SPANISH FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP
(SLOCMH & T-MHA) Support groups for parents, caregivers and families of children with special mental health and behavioral needs.
DATES: Thursdays
TIME:
9:00-11:00a.m.
LOCATION: Transitions Mental Health Association @ 277 South Street, Suite Y, San Luis Obispo
TUITION: No fee
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
drop in group, reservations are not required
CONTACT: Patty Ramirez, Family Advocate, @ 541-5144 (ext. 129) or Janice Holmes, Family Advocate, @ 541-5144 (ext. 171)
http://www.t-mha.org/
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GRUPO DE APOYO FAMILIAR
Para Familias y seres queridos que tienen personas con problemas mentales; visite el grupo sin hacer cita – no hay costo y no es necesario llamar para asistir.
FECHAS: Jueves
HORA: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
LOCACION: 227 South Street, Suite Y, San Luis Obispo
COSTO: no hay costo.
CONTACTO: Para más información llame Patty Ramirez, Asesoría Familiar, Bilingual/Spanish (805)541-5144 ext. 129 Janice Holmes, Lead Family Advocate, Adult Services (805)541-5144 ext.171
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NAMI BASICS
Are you concerned about the mental health of a child or teen? NAMI Basics is an eight week parenting course in the fundamentals of caring for you and your child with emotional/behavioral problems. In this course you will find: friends who understand, ideas that help you take care of yourself and your family, a chance to share your experience and to learn from others, and information about brain disorders, treatment and services.
DATES: one evening a week (T.B.A.), starting Spring 2009
TIME:
LOCATION: French Hospital, San Luis Obispo
TUITION: free
ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS:
For caregivers of minors under age 18, who have emotional/behavioral problems; pre-registration required
CONTACT: To register, call Carole @ 771-9063
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HOSPICE GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS
The heartache of loss and the burden of serious illness is often eased by participation in a caring, supportive environment and the opportunity to join in sharing with others. All groups are facilitated by trained Hospice of SLO County leaders. Exchanging coping information and expressing the feelings that comes in anticipating or coping with a death or illness helps in promoting healing.
DATES: call for specific class dates and times (groups include: Family and Friends of the Seriously Ill, Widow/Widower Support Group, Suicide Bereavement Support Group)
TIME:
LOCATION: San Luis Obispo
TUITION: free
ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS:
CONTACT: Steve Thayer LMFT, Counseling Program Coordinator @ 544-2266, ext. 218 or hospiceslo@hospiceslo.org
www.hospiceslo.org
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MOTHERHOOD: THE GOOD THE BAD AND THE UGLY
A six-week course navigating the ups and downs of being a Mom, and re-claiming your identity.
Courses offered through the SLO Adult Education Program and on a contract basis.
CONTACT: Stephanie Wilson, M.S. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist @ 234-4484
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MOTHER´S "LET´S TALK" GROUP
Information and support group facilitated by a pediatric nurse
DATES: Wednesday drop in group
TIME: 10:30-11:00 a.m.
LOCATION: 11549 Los Osos Valley Rd. #104, San Luis Obispo
TUITION: Free
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Open to all mothers and female guardians of infants and toddlers
CONTACT: (805) 541-3367
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FATHER´S "LET´S TALK" GROUP
Information and support group facilitated by an educational psychologist
DATES: Call now ~ mid-week workshop is forming
TIME: Evenings
LOCATION: 11549 Los Osos Valley Rd. #104, San Luis Obispo
TUITION: Free
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Open to all fathers and male guardians of infants and toddlers
CONTACT: (805) 541-3367 to be placed on interest list
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COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAM
CAP Parent Education Program provides the opportunity for parents who are referred to the program (through DSS) to learn better ideas, suggestions and solutions in becoming an active parent. Parent Educators have been trained in the Active Parenting curriculum.
CONTACT: If you are a CWS social worker or a CalWORKS worker, please contact Phyllis Braiotta at 541-4122, ext. 25. http://www.eocslo.org/
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COASTAL (MORRO BAY, LOS OSOS, CAMBRIA, CAYUCOS)
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LOVE AND LOGIC (facilitated by Tim Ross)
Love allows children to grow through their mistakes. Logic allows them to live with the consequences of their choices. Learn the Love and Logic method of discipline. Price includes the book.
DATES:call for specific dates and times
TIME:
6:30 – 8:00pm
LOCATION: Del Mar Elementary, Morro Bay
TUITION: $55 per individual, $75 for both parents; childcare is provided for children 18+ months ($18/child, $27/family for the 6 week course)
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
CONTACT: San Luis Coastal Adult School (549-1222) or register in person (1500 Lizzie Street, Room G1, SLO).
Visit our website for more information: http://ae.slcusd.org/pages/parent_participation
http://www.loveandlogic.com/
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NORTH COUNTY
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NEW JULY CLASS!
YOUTH ANGER MANAGEMENT CLASS
In this class, designed for youth ages 14-17, we will discuss violence prevention and anger management, teaching students problem-solving skills that they can use in anger situations. The class will address the stresses and issues for students from violent families. Students will learn how to use effective coping strategies to deal with common stresses, how to set personal goals, and how to develop a support system.
Facilitated by Karolyn London, Lifestyles Recovery Center
DATES: Tuesdays, starting July 28th, 2009 (10-week series)
TIME: 4:00-5:00p.m.
LOCATION: Lifestyles Recovery Center, 715 24th Street, Suite B, Paso Robles
TUITION: $60.00 and includes all class materials and snacks
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: YOUTH, between the ages of 14-17
CONTACT: For more information, call 238-2290
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POPS - POSITIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENTING SUCCESS, RECRUITING FAMILIES
P.O.P.S. groups are led by licensed Marriage and Family Therapists and designed for parents with a child 11 years or younger. Goals include: strengthening family communication, increasing positive father-child involvement, identifying family stressors, and improving the quality of the parents’ relationship (which benefits the child).
DATES: new groups starting in September 2009 (one evening a week-Monday or Wednesday)
TIME:
TBA
LOCATION: Arroyo Grande, Paso Robles (in English and Spanish)
TUITION: participation is free and free childcare
, (parents will receive a cash bonus if they complete the course)
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
CONTACT: For more information, call 474-2141; email acheek@eocslo.org
http://www.eocslo.org/ds/ds_pops.html
- SAN LUIS OBISPO ALPHA, INC.(North County satellite office)
Practical and emotional support for pregnant and parenting teen and adult women, their infants in the first year of life and their families.
DATES: 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month
TIME: 10:00am-1:00pm
LOCATION: the Atascadero Link, 6495 Lewis Ave. Atascadero
TUITION: All services are free
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Pregnant or parenting an infant one year old or younger.
CONTACT: Jen Miller 541-3367
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PROYECTO DE PADRES, SOLUCIONES DE AMOR
Para padres de niños entre los 5 a los 10 años de edad, voluntariosos y a veces fuera de control. Usted aprenderá a volver a tomar control y a disciplinar a sus hijos; reducir conflictos de familia, mejorar la relacion entre hijos y padres y mejorar el aprovechamiento escolar de sus hijos. Clases dirigidas por: Patty Ramirez y Jackie Garza.
FECHAS: this class is not currently offered
HORARIO:
de las 6:00pm a las 9:00pm.
UBACIÓN:
Santa Rosa Elementary School, 8655 Santa Rosa, Atascadero
COSTO: $25.00 por materiales (beca disponible)
CONTACTO: Para matricularse o para más información, llame a Patty al 458-2596.
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POSITIVE PARENTING SERIES
Parenting classes for any biological parents who have ever had Child Welfare Services involvement. Parents helping parents-share your experiences and learn from theirs.
DATES: call for specific dates
TIME:
LOCATION:
Atascadero Bible Church
TUITION: free, food provided and limited childcare available with RSVP only
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: see above
CONTACT: Holly Prieto @ 781-1619
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YES, PARENTING CAN BE FUN!! BECOMING A LOVE AND LOGIC PARENT
Logic & Logic is a parenting philosophy that helps make parenting fun and rewarding instead of stressful and chaotic. It provides practical tools and techniques that help adults achieve respectful, healthy relationships with their children. Learn to have fun while parenting; learn how to be a “cool” parent; learn how to solve problems; learn how to set limits; learn how to offer choices to your children that will make YOU happy. Sponsored by Atascadero Unified School District Adult Education & the E.O.C. Teen Academic Parenting Program.
DATES: this class is not currently offered
TIME:
4:00-5:30 p.m.
LOCATION:
Del Rio Continuation School, 4507 Del Rio Road, Atascadero
TUITION: free
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: for mothers and fathers
CONTACT: For more information, call your T.A.P.P. worker
http://www.loveandlogic.com/
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THE INCREDIBLE YEARS PARENTING PROGRAM
This is a 16 week program, focused on building a strong and positive relationship or bond between a caregiver and child. Classes are designed to strengthen parenting skills and prevent and treat behavior problems in children. This program is great for foster, adoptive, and birth parents.
DATES: Call for specific dates and times
TIME: 6:00-8:15p.m. Bring your dinner, coffee and tea will be served
LOCATION:
Kinship Center, Templeton
TUITION: free
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: must live in SLO county. For foster, adoptive, relative caregivers, and birth parents.
CONTACT: Kinship Center’s : Children’s Mental Health Clinic 434-2449 or Family Ties 434-2126
http://www.incredibleyears.com/
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KINSHIP CENTER, FAMILY TIES SUPPORT GROUP
DATES: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month
TIME:
6:00-8:00p.m. Potluck-Family Ties will provide the main dish & beverages.
LOCATION:
Kinship Center, Family Ties office (75 North Main Street, Templeton)
TUITION: free, with recreation for children provided
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Caregiver must live in SLO County and child’s primary residence is with the relative caregiver. Family Ties is a voluntary program
CONTACT: RSVP a must! Call 434-2126 (Marta Nielsen, Program Coordinator @ ext. 30; Adele Prior, Assistant Program Coordinator @ ext 34; Amy Nielsen, SLO County DSS Adoptions Social Worker @ ext. 31)
FOR OTHER FREE FAMILY TIES SERVICES: legal assistance, parent education, case management, recreational events, referral and information, or counseling-call 434-2126 to set-up an intake appointment.
http://www.kinshipcenter.org/
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ALATEEN MEETING
Anonymous Programs for the friends & family of someone with substance abuse problems.
DATES: Wednesdays
TIME:
7:30-9:00p.m.
LOCATION:
St. James Episcopal Church (514 14th Street), Paso Robles
TUITION: free
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: ages 12-20 (children, relatives and friends of alcoholics)/Al-Anon meeting for adults at the same place & time
CONTACT: For more information call 237-7501 or 467-9321
http://www.al-anon.alateen.org/
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TEEN PARENTING CLASS (for moms, dads and expecting parents-age 21 and younger)
Back by popular demand! The Teen Academic Parenting Program and Atascadero Parent Participation have teamed up to provide teen parents and their babies enriching experiences as well as information on the hottest trends in parenting and child rearing.
DATES: this class is not currently offered
TIME:
4:00-5:30 p.m.
LOCATION:
Atascadero Adult Education, 4507 Del Rio Road, Atascadero (Parent Education classroom)
TUITION: free for T.A.P.P. participants
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: participation in the T.A.P.P. program
CONTACT: For more information, contact your T.A.P.P worker
http://www.eocslo.org/health/health_advocacy.html
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POSITIVE PARENTING CLASS
Learn how to help children achieve self-discipline, problem-solving skills, responsibility and greater self-esteem. Learn how to deal with hassles over such problems as: fighting, homework, and chores. You will learn to understand why children misbehave as well as learn specific techniques to help solve these problems in a 4-week course. Facilitators: Keppi Serpa and Jennifer Clayton (School District counselors), sponsored by Paso Robles Public Schools-Adult Education.
DATES: call for specific dates
TIME:
LOCATION:
Paso Robles Children’s Museum, 623 13th Street, Paso Robles
TUITION: $40.00 (for one) and $70.00 (per couple), includes book & materials. FREE CHILDCARE.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: limited to 25 participants, pre-registration is required
CONTACT: Call Debi Weber at 238-2222 ext. 294 to reserve a place in the class.
http://www.positiveparenting.com/
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GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN GROUP-NORTH COUNTY
DATES: 1st Thursday of the month (June 4th: meet at Dragon Palace, 825 Spring Street in Paso Robles) No meeting in July or August
TIME:10:00 AM
LOCATION: Centennial Park, Paso Robles
TUITION: free
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Any grandparent raising grandchildren. Also open to foster grandparents.
CONTACT: Christina Hatch 237-4086
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NORTH COUNTY CONNECTION & CAMBRIA CONNECTION - FAMILIES ANONYMOUS, AL-ANON, ALA-TEEN AND PRE-ALATEEN
Anonymous Programs for the friends & family of someone with substance abuse problems.
DATES: ongoing
TIME:
LOCATION:
TUITION: free
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Ala-teen is for 12-18 year olds, Pre-Alateen is for 7-12 year olds
CONTACT: (805) 462-8600, 927-1654, nccat@pacbell.net ,
www.northcountyconnection.com
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STRENGTHENING FAMILIES PROGRAM
An excellent opportunity for parents who have children ages 6-11 years old to focus on parenting skills, child social/life skills, family relationship skills and to gain new communication tools. The program provides child-care for the younger children, transportation, dinner, and family activities that are fun.
DATES: call for specific dates
TIME:
LOCATION: Atascadero
TUITION: free
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: designed for parents and caregivers in treatment/recovery for substance use issues
CONTACT: SLO County Drug and Alcohol Services @ 781-4290 (call for information and an application)
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PLATICAS PARA PADRES DE ADOLESCENTES
Aprendan como ayudar a sus ninos a obtener habilidades en autodisciplina, resolver problemas, responsabilidad, auto-estima. Aprenda como resolver conflictos.
Con : tareas, el desarrollo de rutinas, responsabilidades de casa y conflictos entre los ninos. Aprenderan a comprender el mal comportamiento de los ninos y technicas especificas para resolver problemas.
DATES: llame para fechas específicas
TIME:
LOCATION:
Escuelas Públicas de Paso Robles, Cuarto P-4 en la Escuela Flamson (655 Calle 24)
TUITION: $15.00 por la clase, el libro y los materiales
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: clases limitadas a 25 participantes
CONTACT: Adriana Winfrey/Mary Gomez a 237-3470 para registrarse y reservar su lugar en la clase
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PARENT PARTICIPATION AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION
This fun and interactive class takes place in a child care setting in Atascadero. Parents are strongly encouraged to bring their children as part of the learning process. The class provides an opportunity for parents to interact with their children while learning helpful tips on child development and positive parenting. Time is allotted for a small circle time in which parents can address any concerns or questions. Attendance is requested once a week and Pregnant parents and partners are also welcome. This project is in collaboration with Atascadero Adult Education and the EOC Teen Academic Parenting Program (TAPP).
DATES: call for specific dates
TIME:
LOCATION:
Atascadero
TUITION: $100.00 tuition with scholarships available for TAPP clients and partners
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: designed for young parents, 21 years and younger.
CONTACT: Tracy at (805) 544-5033
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HOSPICE GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS
The heartache of loss and the burden of serious illness is often eased by participation in a caring, supportive environment and the opportunity to join in sharing with others. All groups are facilitated by trained Hospice of SLO County leaders. Exchanging coping information and expressing the feelings that comes in anticipating or coping with a death or illness helps in promoting healing.
Grief Support Drop-In Group: Information and support for anyone grieving the death of someone important to them.
DATES: Thursdays
TIME: 5:30-7:00p.m
LOCATION: 1345 Oak Street, Paso Robles
TUITION: free
ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS:
preregistration is not required
CONTACT: the North County Hospice office @ 544-2266 or hospiceslo@hospiceslo.org
www.hospiceslo.org
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SOUTH COUNTY
- NEW JULY CLASS!
TRANSITIONS MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP (Spanish Family Support Group)
For Families and Loved Ones of persons with mental illness; this is a drop in group no charge and no need to call for attendance.
DATES: Wednesdays
TIME: 10:00am-11:30am
LOCATION: 203 ½ Bridge Street, Arroyo Grande
TUITION: All services are free
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Pregnant or parenting an infant one year old or younger.
CONTACT: For information contact Janice Holmes, Family Services Program Manager
(805) 541-5144 ext.171 or Henry Herrera, Family Advocate, (805) 541-5144 ext. 129
- FAMILY LITERACY, LITERATURA PARA LA FAMILIA
Come hear a fairy tale, participate in activities, learn sign language, and sing educational songs. Exchange ideas on various topics with other families, including: how to discipline your child, how to ease frustrations, how to handle temper tantrums, and other concerns you might have.
Venga a oir un cuento, hacer actividades, aprender lenguaje de señas, cantar canciones educativas, y a convivir con más familias temas de interes. Por ejemplo, ¿Cómo diciplinar a su hijo?, Cómo calmar frustraciones? Qué hacer cuando están enojados? Y otras inquietudes que usted tenga.
DATES: every Tuesday, Cada Martes
TIME: 11:30-12:30
LOCATION: Oceano Public Library/ en la biblioteca pública de Océano, 1551 17th Street
TUITION: free, ABSOLUTAMENTE GRATIS
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
recommended for children newborn-5 years, niños de 0-5 años de edad
CONTACT: Erica Ruvalcaba-Heredia, School Readiness Site Coordinator, @ 431-2291; Favor de llamar Erica Ruvalcaba-Heredia, Coordinatora del programa Primeros 5, al (805) 431-2291
- SAN LUIS OBISPO ALPHA, INC.(South County satellite office)
Practical and emotional support for pregnant and parenting teen and adult women, their infants in the first year of life and their families.
DATES: Drop-in support 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month
TIME: 11:30am-1:30pm
LOCATION: At SAFE Family Resource Center, Room #106, 1086 Grand Ave. Arroyo Grande
TUITION: All services are free
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Pregnant or parenting an infant one year old or younger.
CONTACT: Jen Miller 541-3367
http://www.sloalpha.org/
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PARENT PROJECT, LOVING SOLUTIONS
For parents of strong-willed children ages 5-10 years. Learn concrete strategies to bring rapid, positive behavioral change; reduce family conflict; improve the parent-child relationship; improve children’s school performance. Facilitated by Jackie Garza and Mary Squellati.
DATES: call for specific dates and times
TIME: 9:00-12:00
LOCATION: Nipomo Family Resource Center, double-wide trailer, Dana Elementary School (920 W Tefft Street, Nipomo)
TUITION: no cost, $25.00 material fee (scholarships available)
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
preregistration is required
CONTACT: To register, call Susi at 473-5560.
http://parentproject.com/
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PARENTING WITH LOVE AND LOGIC
This program is designed to give you practical skills that can be used immediately. Would you like to feel more confident as a parent? Would you like to have more fun parenting? Would you like to feel more relaxed at the end of the day? Answers to common problems such as: how to handle mealtime disruptions, how to get children to stay in their own bed, how to end temper tantrums, how to stop whining and bickering and many other day-to-day parenting challenges. Class offered by Mathew & Tracy Regusci.
DATES: call for specific dates
TIME: dinner served at 6:00p.m., class from 6:30-8:00p.m.
LOCATION: Arroyo Grande First Methodist Church in Criswell Hall
TUITION: $50.00 per person or $95.00 a couple (dinner and book included)
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
reservations are required
CONTACT: R.S.V.P. 481-2223.
http://www.loveandlogic.com/
- NIPOMO FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
The Nipomo Family Resource Center has parenting books, parenting resources and individual sessions for parents.
CONTACT: Mary Squellati (Site Coordinator-Nipomo Family Resource Center/SAFE) at 473-5560 or msquelliti@lmusd.org/msquelliti@eocslo.org.
http://www.mynipomo.com/html/main/org_display/orgID/53673/index.html
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POPS - POSITIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENTING SUCCESS, FATHERS ONLY GROUP
Our goals include: increasing positive father-child involvement, identifying family stressors, and to improve the quality of the relationship between the father and his family.
DATES: call for specific dates and times
TIME:
evenings
LOCATION: County S.A.F.E., 1086 E. Grand Ave, Arroyo Grande
TUITION: participation is free, with childcare and snacks provided
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Dads must have a child under the age of 11.
CONTACT: For more information, call 474-2141 or email
abernal@eocslo.org
http://www.eocslo.org/ds/ds_pops.html
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POPS - POSITIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENTING SUCCESS, RECRUITING FAMILIES
P.O.P.S. groups are led by licensed Marriage and Family Therapists and designed for parents with a child 11 years or younger. Goals include: strengthening family communication, increasing positive father-child involvement, identifying family stressors, and improving the quality of the parents’ relationship (which benefits the child).
DATES: new groups starting in September 2009 (one evening a week-Monday or Wednesday)
TIME:
TBA
LOCATION: Arroyo Grande, Paso Robles (in English and Spanish)
TUITION: participation is free and free childcare
, (parents will receive a cash bonus if they complete the course)
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
CONTACT: For more information, call 474-2141; email acheek@eocslo.org
http://www.eocslo.org/ds/ds_pops.html
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PARENT PROJECT Sr.
Because the tougher it gets to be a kid, the tougher it gets to be a parent. Concrete answers for your parenting questions. End parent-child arguments forever; improve school attendance and performance; prevent or intervene in alcohol and other drug use; find resources to help. Facilitated by Jackie Garza & Patty Ramirez.
DATES: Tuesdays, a 10-week series starting April 28th
TIME:
5:30-8:30p.m.
LOCATION: South County S.A.F.E. Family Resource Center (room 128), 1086 Grand Ave. Arroyo Grande
TUITION: no cost tuition, $25.00 material fee (scholarships available)
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Preregistration required
CONTACT: to register, call Lupe at 474-2105
http://parentproject.com/
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LOVE AND LOGIC PARENTING CLASS
DATES: no classes offered at this time
TIME:
LOCATION: Nipomo High School
TUITION: $10.00 for the book (scholarships available)
ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS: designed for parents of pre-teens and teens
CONTACT: Marshall King at 474-3300 x 3255
http://www.loveandlogic.com/
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PARENTING SKILLS
PARENT PARTICIPATION: Children and their parents will enjoy songs, creative movement, fingerplays, art experiences, painting, exploring new environments, outside play and field trips. Facts, fun and family are the goals of this course. Come bond with your child, meet fellow parents in your community and educate yourself on raising children in the 21st century.
DATES: call for specific dates
TIME:
LOCATION:
TUITION: no cost tuition, $25.00 material fee (scholarships available)), snacks provided
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
CONTACT: to register call 474-3900
http://do-adulted.lmusd.org/onlinereg/results.asp
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TOGETHER WE WILL: SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY’S PILOT PARENT-SHARED LEADERSHIP TRAINING ACADEMY
DATES: call for specific dates
TIME:
LOCATION: Lucia Mar Adult School, 190 E. Price Street, Nipomo
TUITION: free, dinner and child-care provided
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Priority will be given to Foster or Adoptive Parents and Kinship Care Givers
CONTACT: San Luis Obispo Child Abuse Prevention Council @ 543-6216
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HOSPICE GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
The heartache of loss and the burden of serious illness is often eased by participation in a caring, supportive environment and the opportunity to join in sharing with others. All groups are facilitated by trained Hospice of SLO County leaders. Exchanging coping information and expressing the feelings that comes in anticipating or coping with a death or illness helps in promoting healing. Grief Support Drop-In Group: Information and support for anyone grieving the death of someone important to them .
DATES: Tuesdays
TIME: 11:00-12:30
LOCATION: South County SAFE Family Resource Center, Arroyo Grande
TUITION: free
ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS:
preregistration is not required
CONTACT: Steve Thayer LMFT, Counseling Program Coordinator @ 544-2266, ext. 218 hospiceslo@hospiceslo.org
www.hospiceslo.org
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HOSPICE WIDOWED SUPPORT GROUP
An ongoing South County Group for men and women of any age who have been widowed.
DATES: Thursday evenings (starting April 2nd)
TIME: 5:30-7:00p.m.
LOCATION: 894 Grand Avenue, Grover Beach (corner of 9th & Grand, behind Edward Jones)
TUITION: free
ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS:
a drop-in group, preregistration is not required
CONTACT: for info., call 544-2266 or hospiceslo@hospiceslo.org
www.hospiceslo.org
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KINSHIP CENTER, RELATIVE CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
Support groups provided a forum for caregivers to give and receive support and learn from one another. Groups offer the chance to exchange practical information about community resources and gain skills and confidence with the difficult work of raising children today.
DATES: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month
TIME: 6:00 p.m. Potluck dinner-Family Ties will provide the main dish & beverages.
LOCATION: South County S.A.F.E. (1086 Grand Avenue, Room 107), Arroyo Grande
TUITION: free, with recreation for children provided by EOC
ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS:
Caregiver must live in SLO County and child’s primary residence is with the relative caregiver. Family Ties is a voluntary program
CONTACT:
RSVP a must! Call 434-2126 (Marta Nielsen or Adele Prior at Kinship Center, Family Ties)
http://www.kinshipcenter.org/
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SLO COUNTY
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211 SLO HOTLINE
Hotline is San Luis Obispo County's only comprehensive information, referral, support and crisis intervention service available free of charge, 24 hours every day. Our confidential telephone services allow callers to remain anonymous while receiving assistance in crisis situations, as well as answering non-emergency questions about local health and social service resources.
http://www.slohotline.org/
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POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION SUPPORT LINE/DEPRESION DE POST-PARTO
You are not alone. You are not to blame. You will get better. There is help. Usted no esta sola. Usted no es culpable. Usted mejorara. Si hay ayuda!.
CONTACT:For help, contact the support line at 549-7786/ Para ayuda contacte la línea de 549-7786, or visit slocap.org for more information.
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CUESTA COLLEGE FOSTER & KINSHIP CARE EDUCATION PROGRAM
DATES: ongoing parenting classes
for Foster parents
TIME:
LOCATION:
TUITION: free
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Priority will be given to Foster or Adoptive Parents and Kinship Care Givers
CONTACT: Call Linda at Youth Programs to reserve your space, 546-3252 or Mimi Feliciano-Hix, at 546-3156, for more information.
When the Child Leaves
April 17, 2009 from 9:00-2:00
First Presbyterian Church, SLO
limited childcare, PLEASE RSVP to 781-1619
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PARTNERSHIP FOR RESPONSIBLE PARENTING
Workshops that educate on the importance of mate selection (choosing the other parent for your children); teach participants to recognize the “red flags” of an unhealthy relationship and to identify the hallmarks of a responsible mate. Anyone who has gone through the agony of splitting up when children are involved can attest to the pain and suffering it creates. Partnership for Responsible Parenting (PRP) believes mate selection education can and will mitigate the number of divorces and children born out of wedlock. Through guided discussion, participants identify how to make better relationship choices that will improve their lives as well as their children’s. If you want to help your clients become better parents or better prepared for parenthood, give us a call and schedule a workshop.
CONTACT:(805)236-1007 or
www.partnershipforresponsibleparenting.org
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CHILD, TEEN PARENT GRIEF SUPPORT PROGRAM
CONTACT: Hospice at 544-2266 or 434-1164
www.hospiceslo.org
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