NNPS Parenting Guide to Programs and Resources

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Winter-Spring Courses

2015

South Morrison

Family Education Center

746 Adams Drive

Newport News, VA 23601

TO PROGRAMS & RESOURCES

parenting

NEWPORT NEWS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN

SERVICES

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Table of Contents

Information Page

Birth to Five Parenting Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Baby Massage Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Safe to Sleep Campaign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Four to Twelve Parenting Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Active Parenting of Teens Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Teens in Action Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fathers Are Important to Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Anger Management Courses Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Co-Parenting Seminars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Teamwork-Options-Pathways for Success (TOP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

South Morrison Family Ed. Center Quick Resource List . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Newport News Quick Resource List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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NOTE:

Courses, seminars and workshops offered in this catalog may be changed or cancelled

without prior notice to the public. The courses, seminars and workshops offered are not

meant to take the place of professional counseling or medical advice.

The above courses are made available by the City of Newport News Department of Human

Services - Prevention Services Bureau and a grant from the Virginia Department of Social

Services, Virginia Family Violence Prevention Grant (VFVPP).

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BIRTH TO FIVE PARENTING COURSE

This course is designed to help parents recognize and understand the developmental stages of their children birth to five years of age. Parents will learn why family rules, praising children, baby proofing, nurturing routines and other techniques can make a significant difference in behavior management for young children; plus parents will learn skills for coping with stress related to raising the birth to five child. There is no charge for the course and you can register by calling (757) 369-6807.

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January 21, 28 February 4, 11, 18, 25 March 4, 11, 18, 25 April 1, 8 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

South Morrison Family Education Center 746 Adams Drive, Room 4 Newport News, VA 23601

January 17, 24, 31 February 7, 14, 21, 28 March 7, 14, 21, 28 April 4 10:00 am to 12 noon South Morrison Family Education Center 746 Adams Drive, Room 4 Newport News, VA 23601

A Parenting Power Point! “Children are Living Messages We Send to

a Time We Will Not See! “ John Whitehead

“What Message are YOU Sending to that Time, With the Children in Your Life???”

Chris Scott

Code J-2,318.40 / D-1,411.2

January 20, 27

February 3, 10, 17, 24

March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

April 7 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

C. Waldo Scott Center

3100 Wickham Avenue Newport News, 23607

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Baby Massage Classes

Our courses are taught over 4 weeks, to give both the parent and baby time to learn and

become comfortable with the massage. Each week parents learn strokes for a new part of the

body while reviewing strokes from previous classes. New techniques are learned and

previously learned information is reinforced. We teach a little at a time to ensure that you are

confident with every aspect. The strokes and styles of baby massage are easier to grasp

when demonstrated by our experienced instructors. Pressure, rate, rhythm, the length of

the massage, respect, bonding, why baby cries, baby’s body language, positioning of the

baby, relaxation and parent empowerment are some of the skills and topics that will be

discussed. To Pre-Register for this FREE course call 369-6807:

Thursday Evenings

Dates: March 12, 19, 26 April 2 Time: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Location: South Morrison Family Education Center, Room 4 746 Adams Drive Newport News 23601 Code J-193.2 / D-176.40

Safe to Sleep Campaign This is a national campaign to make parents and other caretakers, (i.e. members of the family, babysitters, daycare workers, etc.) of infants aware of the proper way to place an infant down for a nap or at bedtime. In placing an infant on its back for sleep you are helping to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related causes of infant death, SIDS is the sudden, unexplained death of a baby younger than 1 year of age that doesn’t have a known cause even after a complete investigation by medical officials. TIPS: ∆ Babies sleep safest on their backs; ∆ Use a firm sleep surface, covered by a fitted sheet, to reduce the risk of SIDS and other sleep -related causes of infant death; ∆ MOST IMPORTANTLY! Your baby should never sleep in an adult bed, nor, on the couch, or on a chair alone, with you or with anyone else!

If you are interested in more information you should contact

the “Safe to Sleep Campaign” office at

1-800-505-CRIB (2742) or call us at 369-6807 or stop by

our office at South Morrison Family Education Center to pick up a “Safe to Sleep “ package with a door knocker, magnet and other

great information.

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Four to Twelve Parenting Course

Wednesday Mornings Dates: April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 May 6, 13, 20

Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Location: C. Waldo Scott Center 3100 Wickham Avenue Newport News 23607

This course is for parents of children 4 to 12 years of age. Parents will discuss topics such as discipline, punishment, rewards, ages and stages, handling anger, parent/child communication and more. There is no charge for the course and you can register by calling (757) 369-6807.

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Monday Evenings Dates: March 30 April 6, 13, 20, 27 May 4, 11, 18 Time: 6 pm - 8 pm Location: South Morrison Family Education Center 746 Adams Drive, Rm 4 Newport News, 23601

Monday Evenings Dates: February 9, 16, 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Location: Denbigh Community Center 15198 Warwick Blvd. Newport News, 23608

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ACTIVE PARENTING OF TEENS

COURSE

This is a video-based, interactive learning course for parents of teens. The course has sessions which include some of the following course topics: understanding developmental changes in teens; communicating effectively with teens, discipline and punishment; drug prevention - use and abuse, and more. There is no charge for the course, and to register call (757) 369-6807. Course books are provided to participants at no cost.

Tuesday Evenings

Dates: February 3, 10, 17, 24 March 3, 10, 17 Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Location: South Morrison Family Education Center 746 Adams Drive, Room 4 Newport News, 23601

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Tuesday Evenings

Dates: April 14, 21, 28 May 5, 12, 19, 26 Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Location: South Morrison Family Education Center 746 Adams Drive, Room 4 Newport News, 23601

Your teenager not only needs rules and boundar ies , t hey a lso subconsciously want rules and boundaries because it actually shows that you are invested in their well being. One of the most beneficial things you can do for your teenager is to set rules and boundaries and outline the consequences for breaking those rules. But here’s the catch. Setting rules and boundaries and outlining consequences is worth nothing if you’re not willing to follow through with implementing those consequences. You hand over the power to your teenager if you go back on your word, and the only thing they learn is that your word means nothing and everything can be tested.

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young person’s talents early and then move them gently into

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Teens in Action

A Course From The Active Parenting Series

Teens

Their future is not a matter of chance - it's a matter of choice. Teens in Action is a high-energy, video-based teens only series for ages 11-16, the crucial tween and early teen years. The series Introduces skills important to teen communication while helping teens understand the dangers of risky behavior such as alcohol and drug abuse.

Tuesday Tuesday Evenings

Dates: April 14, 21, 28 May 5, 12, 19, 26 Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Location: South Morrison Family Education Center 746 Adams Drive, Room 6 Newport News, 23601

Teens in Action is a fun way to help teens understand changes in their bodies and brains; communicate in a mature way with adults and peers; develop skills for resisting negative peer pressure; and to learn and use techniques for peaceful conflict resolution. The series is free, but you must pre-register 369-6807.

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ATTENTION All DADs

Are you interested in meeting with other DADs on a monthly basis just to support each other and to talk about

the DAD things? Things like: what are some fun things

to do with your kids, DAD stress, being a single DAD, the weekend

DAD, work, money, and more!

Contact Chris Scott

At South Morrison Family Education Center (757) 369-6807

To sign up for the DADs’ Support Group coming this WINTER-SPRING 2015.

Fathers Are Important to Kids - The Effects of Father-FULLness

According to a Gallup Poll, 90.3 percent of Americans agree that "fathers make a unique

contribution to their children's lives." Source: Gallup Poll, 1996. National Center for Fathering. "Father Figures."

Father involvement makes a difference in kids’ emotional lives. From a study based on

17,000 children born in the United Kingdom in 1958 who were followed up with at ages 7,

11, 16, 23 and 33:

• Children with involved fathers have less emotional and behavioral difficulties in

adolescence Teenagers who feel close to their fathers in adolescence go on to have more

satisfactory adult marital relationships. • Girls who have a strong relationship with their fathers during adolescence showed a

lack of psychological distress in adult life. Source: Dr. Eirini Flouri & Ann Buchanan, “Involved Fathers Key

for Children,” Economic & Social Research Council, March 2002.

A survey of over 20,000 parents found that when fathers are involved in their children's

education including attending school meetings and volunteering at school, children were

more likely to get A's, enjoy school, and participate in extracurricular activities and less

likely to have repeated a grade. Source: Fathers' Involvement in Their Children's Schools. National Center for

Education Statistics. Washington DC: GPO, 1997.

http://www.esrc.ac.uk/

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Positive Parenting Source: Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

You can help your child become independent, while building his or her sense of responsibility and self-confidence at the same time. Here are some suggestions:

● Spend time with your child. Talk with her about her friends, her accomplishments, and what challenges she will face. Make clear rules and stick to them.

Be involved with your child’s school. Go to school events; meet your child’s teachers.

Encourage your child to join school and community groups, such as a team sport, or to take advantage of volunteer opportunities. Talk with her about her homework.

Help your child develop his own sense of right and wrong. Talk with him about risky things friends may pressure him to do, like smoking or dangerous physical dares.

Help your child develop a sense of responsibility—involve your child in household tasks. Talk to your child about saving and spending money wisely. Help your child set his own goals.

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Anger Management Courses These courses are held on the last Saturday of every month (unless otherwise indicated).

Please contact the Parenting Education Programs office at (757) 369-6807 to pre-register for

the course you want to attend. The training is facilitated by a Certified Court Mediator, and is

an eight-hour program taught in one day from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Youth 13 to 16 years old

are welcome to take the course, but they MUST be accompanied by a parent or a parent

designated responsible adult. Feel free to bring a snack and your lunch. Food will NOT be

provided. There is no charge for the course. Proof of attendance and completion of the

course will be issued by the facilitator at the end of the course.

Location: South Morrison Family Education Center

746 Adams Drive, Room 6

Newport News, VA 23601

Dates

Saturday, January 31, 2015

Saturday, February 28, 2015

Saturday, March 28, 2015

Saturday, April 25, 2015

Saturday, May 30, 2015

Saturday, June 27, 2015 Class Time 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

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Co-Parenting Seminars THE SUPREME COURT OF VIRGINIA GUIDELINE SEMINAR FOR MANDATED PARENT

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The goal of this seminar is to provide information for those parenting individuals involved in contested child custody, support and visitation cases. This is a 4-hour informational seminar, not meant to replace the standard court ordered multi-sessions parenting education courses. Topics discussed are: the effects of separation and divorce on children, parenting responsibilities, options for conflict resolution, and financial responsibilities.

Seminars are free. To register please call (757) 369-6807. South Morrison Family Education Center

746 Adams Drive, Room 6 * Newport News, VA 23601

Friday January 23rd * 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm South Morrison Family Education Center Saturday February 7th * 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm South Morrison Family Education Center

Friday February 20th * 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm South Morrison Family Education Center Saturday March 21st * 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Saturday April 11th * 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm South Morrison Family Education Center

Friday April 24th * 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm South Morrison Family Education Center Friday May 8th * 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm South Morrison Family Education Center Saturday May 30th * 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm South Morrison Family Education Center Saturday June13th * 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm

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Teamwork~Options~Pathways for Success (TOP)

Young people thrive when they are engaged in healthy relationships with caring adults, encouraged to enhance

their strengths, and empowered to consciously make positive choices and contributions to their families and

communities.

Sometimes difficult events and circumstances occur and families don’t know where to turn for help. TOP offers

families the opportunity to connect with community-based resources and services to help them build on their

strengths and enhance individual and family functioning.

TOP Services

The TOP network of service providers includes over 30 community-based programs

and organizations offering a wide range of services to meet the different needs of

our families. Some resources offered by TOP providers include mentoring; sports,

fitness, and recreation; positive peer interaction; character and leadership

development; life skill building; art therapy; in-home therapeutic services; and

individual and family counseling services.

TOP Participants

Families who participate in TOP are residents of Newport News who are looking for connection to voluntary

services which can help them improve their relationships and build positive futures. Families with children under

age 18 who are willing to participate are encouraged to contact TOP staff to discuss their personal situation and

inquire about services available. Staff Contact for TOP:

Traci Snell, Supervisor (757) 369-6808

Brian Lewis, Senior Case Manager (757) 369-3834

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South Morrison Family Ed. Center Quick Resource List

Newport News Public Schools Adult Education 928-6765 ext. 38841 GED Preparation Classes 928-6765 ext. 38841 Dropout Recovery 928-6765 ext. 38840 21st Century Program 283-7791 ext. 38852 (S.A.F.E.) Liaisons Office - Jeremy Wall 746-2183 NNPS Homebound Program 951-4812

Newport News Department of Human Services TOP 369-6808

Youth Development 369-6813 Parenting Education 369-6807 Community Outreach 369-6809 Employment Services Program 369-6827 Housing Crisis Hotline 1-866-750-4431

Newport News Public Library System Public Computer Lab/ Storytime/Full Service Library 369-6810

Alternatives, Inc. Enrichment Programs/Outreach/Youth & Adult Workshops/Monart/Advancing Youth Development 369-6812 or 369-6804

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater VA Peninsula Mentoring 369-6824

Newport News Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) 269-2904

Newport News Parks, Recreation & Tourism Out of School Time Programs 240-5766 Security Desk 369-6800

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The goal in our Parenting Programs is to

“Increase the knowledge, skills & capacity of

Parents to

Provide a safe & nurturing environment for their

children”

Hotline Numbers to Report Child Abuse

• Local CPS Hotline 926-6600 In Virginia: (800) 552-7096

Out-of-state: (804) 786-8536

• Hearing-impaired: (800) 828-1120


Newport News Quick Resource List

PARENTING INFORMATION

If you are about to be a first time parent, and have parenting concerns, questions or simply need to be connected to various

community resources, You can contact the Newport News Healthy Families Initiative & Parents as Teachers

926-6480 or 6575 with any questions

concerns or to be evaluated for services.

Peninsula Health District 594-7300

WIC Office—Newport News 594-7502

Social Security Office 873-3914

Department of Human Services (Main #) 926-6300

TOP Program 369-6808

Peninsula Food Bank 596-7188

Family Focus 886-6511

Virginia Cooperative Extension 591-4838

American Red Cross 838-7320

United Way First Call 594-4636

Newport News Adult Education Center 283-7830

Parenting Education Programs Office 369-6807

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