| Building Families Parent Education Programs |
Parent Education
Six group sessions include curriculum Great Beginnings for Families or Positive Solutions for Families.
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In-Home Parent Education Visits
Curriculum is adjusted to the needs of the family, 8-12 in-home visits are
completed with the family.
Continue to look and listen for parent education opportunities in your area.
Pay attention to your local radio or
newspaper. Ask your service provider what parent education opportunities
are being offered.
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Purpose of Program
Services
To enhance positive parent-child interaction
Expected Results
· Participating families will improve or maintain healthy family functioning, problem solving and communication
· Participating families will increase or maintain social supports
· Participating families will increase knowledge about child development and parenting
· Participating family will improve nurturing and attachment between parent(s) and child(ren)
Criteria for Families
Families participating in parent education groups and in-home services must have a child age 0-5. Families who do not have children age 0-5 may also participate in these services if funding is available. Funded by Empowerment age 0-5 and Prevent Child Abuse Iowa age 5-18 (funds will vary from county to county)
To utilize these programs and services please contact
Amy Muller
Parent Coordinator
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| Positive Soltuions for Families in Humboldt |
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November 8th at Faith United Methodist Church 107 4th St. N –Humboldt
Session 4: Teach me What to Do. Identify ways to cope with feelings of anger and disappointment. Learn what your child’s temperament has to do with how they handle their emotions and settings. Demonstrate the use of books to promote social emotional development.
November 22nd at Congregational UCC 111 Taft St. N-Humboldt
Session: 5 Facing the Challenge: Part 1 Examine nine specific strategies that can be used to promote positive adult and child behavior in home and community settings.
December 13th at Faith United Methodist Church 107 4th St. N –Humboldt
Session 6: Facing the Challenge Part 2 Identify that problem behavior has meaning. Identify the meaning of behavior by examining what happens before and after the problem behav-ior. Identify the three parts of a behavior plan: preventions, new skills to teach, and new responses. Learn to use the Family Routine Guide to identify supports for use with children during daily rountines.
| Free Meal and Child Care Provided
Time: 5:15-7:30
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Call to Register!
Amy Muller
Parent Coordiantor
Building Families
515-832-1791 ext 202
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Sponsored by Building Families and C.A.R.E.S. of Humboldt
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| Growing Together Newsletter November 2010 |
In this edition of Growing Together, learn tips on saving time in your everyday life, praising children and building confidence, and tips about helping your child build a positive relationship with their doctor. Don't forget to check out the activity calendar or the Growing Together website to learn more!!
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This edition of Parent Pal was created and submitted by
Amy Muller
Building Families
Parent Coordinator
515-832-1791 ext 202
amuller@hamiltoncountymhsb.org
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