Family Support and Preservation
Good Parent U
Parent Support and Education
CFS presents popular parenting groups throughout NH
When they’re born, children don’t typically come with a “How to Avoid the Challenges of Raising Your Child” guide. And as of yet, we haven’t found the definitive tome on “How to Be a SuperMom or Dad,” “How to Raise the Perfect Human Being” or “How to Know How to Do Everything and Always Be Loved, Respected and Above Reproach.”
That’s why Child and Family Services of NH presents several parent education and support series throughout our communities. Some series focus on parenting a pre-teen, others focus on parenting your grandchildren, while others focus on the unique parenting challenges of nontraditional families. While each group may target a different population, they also serve different needs…some providing parenting skills education and others providing peer support and opportunities for leadership. Sometimes, the difference between workshops lies in the curriculum.
Nashua Area Events:
Nashua Family Resource Center
Winter Guide
Current Contact Phone and Extension: 603-883-0523 x-215 or e-mail FRCNashuaPrograms.org
Bringing It Back to Nature, for professionals and families.
School Age Parenting
Nurturing Parenting
Nurturing Fathers
Parenting Journey
Ultimate FREE Play Date
Active Parenting of Teens
Time for Toddlers
Helping Parent Understand Discipline
Parenting Preschoolers
Manchester Area Events:
Family Education Collaborative Classes: April 2012
Abriendo Puertas
Risky Behaviors
Parenting Teens Support Group: March 21, third Wednesday of every month. 6PM-7:30PM
This once a month support group is for any parent or care-giver of a 12-18 year old. Bring your topic or concern and we will help you problem solve the mystery of the teen years.
Please call if childcare is needed.
Cooperative Parenting & Divorce
New series to start soon. Email parentline@cfsnh.org to receive notifications.”
Systematic Training for Effective Parenting
Mondays, starting November 1, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Playgroup For You and Baby
Every
Wednesday 11:15am-12:15pm
At YWCA, 72 Concord Street, Manchester
Circle of Parents Support Group
Every Wednesday 10am—12:15pm
At YWCA, 72 Concord Street, Manchester
Circle of Parents Support Group: Parent-Baby Adventure
Thursdays (on a variable schedule)
5:00-6:45 PM
VNA Child Care & Family Resource Center
435 S. Main St Manchester NH
Dinner and child care included
Call (603)666-5982 ext 0 or email ssmall@elliot-hs.org for details
Domestic Violence Support Group For
Women
Every Monday 6pm—7:30pm
At YWCA, 72 Concord Street, Manchester
Sexual Violence Support Group for
Women
Every Monday 6pm—7:30pm
At YWCA, 72 Concord Street, Manchester
Sexual Violence Support Group for
Men
Every Tuesday, Call for times
At 141 Union Street Manchester, NH 03104
Healthy Relationships 101 is not currently
being held but interested individuals should
contact the YWCA.
For more information, visit www.ywcanh.org
"You Make the Difference"
Beginning every Friday April 6 through June 1 from 10:00am-noon at the YMCA, 72 Concord St., Manchester. Food served and daycare provided.
Community-based general education program that encourages positive parent-child interactions. Learn how to foster and enrich your children's social and language skills, literacy and emotional development. It will also provide support to vunerable families whose children's learning may be at risk due to environmental and/or societal challenges.
Call YWCA @ (603) 625-5785 or visit www.ywcanh.org for more info and/or to reserve your space.You Make the Difference Parent-Child Interaction Progam
Parent-Child Interaction Program:
April 6—June 1
A 9 week class designed to support parents of children, 0 to 5 years who would like to learn more about enriching their child’s early learning. Using a combination of small group sessions and individual parent and child practice sessions, YMTD helps parents learn how to enrich their young child’s social, language, and literacy development during everyday experiences. Childcare and food will be provided. Please call Sue at 518-4260 to register.
Understanding Discipline:
Mondays 6PM—7:30PM,
April 9 and 16.
Parents and caregivers will learn why limits and rules are important for children and reasons why children misbehave. Come discuss the difference between punishment and discipline, different parenting styles, and the importance of communication between parents. Childcare is provided. Registration is required for this program so please call 625-5785!
Hurting vs. Flirting:
Wednesdays 3:30PM-4:45PM,
April 11—May 30
An 8 week program for teens and young adults. We will be discussing consent and the issues surrounding consent. We will also explore attitudes about sexual violence and focus on different perceptions of gender stereotypes. We will also explore concepts of what it’s like to be a male and female. Snacks will be provided. Please call Erin at 625-5785 to register.
Stranger Danger...or is it?:
April 19th—12:00-1:00
Come learn how to keep your child safe in the community and at home by opening up lines of communication between you and your child. Please call the YWCA 625-5785 if you need childcare.
Abriendo Puertas:
Martes 10AM-12PM
Este serie de diez clases mejora los resultados académicos de los niños Latinos, desarrollando en padres y madres la capacidad y la confianza en si mismos. Por favor, llamar para registrarse a Glenda Ramírez West al teléfono (603-621-3512) o enviarle un correo electrónico gwest@eastersealsnh.org. Ofrecemos servicios de cuidado para sus niños y refrescos
Concord Area Events:
Concord Connections: March 2012
Seacoast Area Events:
New events/groups to be listed shortly
Littleton Area Events:
New events/groups to be listed shortly
Lakes Region Events:
New events/groups to be listed shortly
Other family education resources....
Salem Family Resources (www.salemfamilyresources.org)
The Upper Room Family Resource Center, Derry NH (www.urteachers.org)
