Community Events

Kids-TALK Lunch & Learn: Teen Dating Violence

February 7th, 2012

Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 12-1 PM
Kids-TALK Children's Advocacy Center, 40 E. Ferry St, Detroit  48202

In recognition of National Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Month, Dr. Arlene Weisz, Professor at the Wayne State University School of Social Work, will present on
Teen Dating Violence: The Basics and Possible Connections ...

 

Hegira 9 Week Step General Parenting Class

February 8th, 2012 - April 4th, 2012

9 Week STEP GENERAL
Parenting Class

Wednedays, February 8, 2012 – April 4, 2012
5:30 PM—7:30 PM

Held at:
Hegira Programs Westland Center
8623 N. Wayne Road, Ste. 110
Located in the Holliday Plaza
Westland, MI 48185

This 9 week parenting class is designed to assist parents in further developing skills ...

 

Destiny & Purpose Community Outreach Open House

February 11th, 2012

Open House that celebrating the acquisition of the Washtenaw Community Center for


Destiny and Purpose Community Outreach (DAPCO)


Saturday, February 11th, 12 noon till 4 p.m.


127 North Washington
Ypsilanti, MI 48197


R. S. V. P by 2/4/2012. Call Ms. Tiffanie Turrentine @ (313) 739-5156
For those who de...

 

Michigan Fatherhood Conference

February 17th, 2012

Celebrating the 10th Annual Michigan Fatherhood Conference!


-CREATING A LEGACY-
…the smallest moments make the biggest impact

Date:   February 17, 2012
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
(Registration 8:15 a.m.)
                &nbs...

 

College Goal Sunday for Foster Youth

February 19th, 2012

WHAT:     College Goal Sunday for Foster Youth
WHERE:    University of Michigan-Dearborn
                      Fairlane Center South            &...

 

Become a Love & Logic Parent

February 20th, 2012

Become a Love & Logic Parent, a free 5-week parent education workshop series provides easy-to-learn, practical skills for creating respectful, loving, well-adjusted children.  Topics discussed will benefit parents with children of all ages:

Session 1: Handling Misbehavior Without Breaking a Sweat

Where:

The Guidance Ce...

 

Foster & Adoptive Parents, Relatives & Kinship Caregivers Support Group

February 22nd, 2012

Out-Wayne County BCP Foster & Adoptive Parents, Relatives & Kinship Caregivers
Support Group


Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 5 – 7pm


Belleville Community
Resource Center
416 Sumpter Rd
Belleville, MI 48111


* Join other caregivers in your community to
share experiences, frustrations, triu...

 

Become a Love & Logic Parent

February 27th, 2012

Become a Love & Logic Parent, a free 5-week parent education workshop series provides easy-to-learn, practical skills for creating respectful, loving, well-adjusted children.  Topics discussed will benefit parents with children of all ages:

Session 2: Teaching Kids to Listen for the First Time (2.5 hr class)

Where:

The...

 

Becoming a Love and Logic Parent Program

March 1st, 2012 - March 29th, 2012

Van Buren Public Schools is hosting a Free Parent Education Program Series:

Becoming a Love and Logic Parent®
A five-week parent training program designed by the Love and Logic® Institute, Inc.

Presenter: Anita Rothert from The Guidance Center

Thursday Evenings
March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2012
6:00-8:00 p.m.

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Become a Love & Logic Parent

March 5th, 2012

Become a Love & Logic Parent, a free 5-week parent education workshop series provides easy-to-learn, practical skills for creating respectful, loving, well-adjusted children.  Topics discussed will benefit parents with children of all ages:

Session 3: Avoiding Power Struggles and Bedtime Battles

Where:

The Guidance Cen...

 

Become a Love & Logic Parent

March 12th, 2012

Become a Love & Logic Parent, a free 5-week parent education workshop series provides easy-to-learn, practical skills for creating respectful, loving, well-adjusted children.  Topics discussed will benefit parents with children of all ages:

Session 4: Setting Limits that Create Happier Children and Parents

Where:

The G...

 

Save the Date: College & Career Expo

March 17th, 2012

The Detroit College Promise and the Michigan Area Health Education Center will be hosting a College and Career Expo March 17, 2012 at Wayne County Community College. 

Judge Mathis is tentatively scheduled to speak, and there will be several colleges and universities there to give information to students. There will also be informatio...

 

Become a Love & Logic Parent

March 19th, 2012

Become a Love & Logic Parent, a free 5-week parent education workshop series provides easy-to-learn, practical skills for creating respectful, loving, well-adjusted children. Topics discussed will benefit parents with children of all ages:

Session 5: What to Do When Your Kids Leave You Speechless

Where:

The Guidance Center...

 

Save the Date: SOCC Annual Conference

March 24th, 2012

Save Saturday, March 24, 2012 for SOCC's annual conference: Mind, Body and Soul: The Inner Experience of a Child in Foster Care

More details coming soon!

 

Foster & Adoptive Parents, Relatives & Kinship Caregivers Support Group

March 28th, 2012

Out-Wayne County BCP
Foster & Adoptive Parents, Relatives & Kinship Caregivers Support Group

Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 5 -7pm


Lincoln Behavioral Services
14500 N Sheldon # 140
Plymouth, MI 48170

 

* Join other caregivers in your community to
share experiences, frustrations, triumphs and

 

3rd Annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser for Community Fatherhood

March 31st, 2012

Community Fatherhood is hosting their 3rd Annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser with St Joseph Church to “Promote Fatherhood”.


Proceeds from the event, supports Community Fatherhoods ability to increase Father/Father Figure involvement in the lives of children through special programs and training opportunities in South Central Michi...

 

Foster & Adoptive Parents, Relatives & Kinship Caregivers Support Group

April 25th, 2012

Out-Wayne County BCP
Foster & Adoptive Parents, Relatives & Kinship Caregivers Support Group

Wednesday, April 25, 2012, 5 -7pm
Location TBD

* Join other caregivers in your community to
share experiences, frustrations, triumphs and
resources

* Childcare & light dinner provided

*  RSVP requir...