Educational
Programs:
Free and frequent programs on a
wide range of issues such as parenting, relationships,
stress, aging, retirement, money management, etc. presented
by local professionals.
Collaborative programs with the Frederick
County Public Schools (FCPS) Counseling and School
Support, Psychological Services and English as a Second
Language programs for parents of school age children.
Special programs for families dealing
with separation and divorce, special needs children,
and/or adoption.
Approved training for child care
providers.
Other Programs and Services
Teen childbirth preparation
and parenting classes, four weeks, every
other month. Prenatal education classes for expectant
moms in collaboration with the Frederick County Health
Department and Family Partnership.
Health and Safety Fair held
yearly at different elementary schools and co-sponsored
with the SafeKids Coalition and the FCPS.
Annual Children's Dinner
Theater featuring a sit-down dinner for
families followed by a live theatrical program.
Information and referral services to help families and individuals
find appropriate community resources to deal with challenges and change.
Publications including parenting "bookmarks," Are
We There Yet? Where To Go and What To Do With Children
In and Around Frederick County and A Flavor of Frederick,
Volume I and II. |
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Adoptive Parents and
Kids: for adoptive parents and young
children. Co-sponsored by Adoptive Family and Friends.
Divorce Recovery Group: focuses
on separation and divorce, the process of loss,
the emotional roller coaster (including anger),
that many people experience, the strategies for
beginning the process of rebuilding. This multi-week group is for men and women of all ages who
are going through the trauma of separation and
divorce. The Divorce Recovery group meets in
the Spring and Fall.
Children from Changing
Families Support Group: A ten week
series of classes for children from separated
or divorced families. The group is open to
children from kindergarten through 8th grade.
In a safe, confidential setting children will
be able to discuss the changes in their lives
and their feelings about these changes. They
will learn positive ways of coping with their
new life. The group meets several times a year
for ten weekly sessions. Some funding for this group is provided by the Frederick County Circuit Court.
Parent/Child Anger
Management Group: A weekly anger management
group for parents and children/teens. The course
will involve an interactive overview of anger
management techniques, information and skills.
This is a great opportunity for children and
parents together to develop improved communication
and build a stronger relationship. The group
meets several times a year. |
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