Community Events

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 ...

 

Webinar: Foster Youth Bill of Rights

February 23rd, 2012

Webinar: Foster Youth Bill of Rights
Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 3:00 pm EST

Many children in foster care are not aware of their rights, it is vital the advocates work to ensure that children and other stakeholders are informed of their legal requirements and rights as they interact with the foster care system. Increasing their under...

 

Free Dental Exams and Cleanings for Any Child in Need

February 24th, 2012

In honor of National Children's Dental Health Month, Personalized Dental Care is offering free dental exams and cleaning for any child in need.

PDC's Give Kids a Smile Day

February 24, 2012 from 3p.m.-8p.m.

Call 313-563-9090

Personalized Dental Care
2532 Monroe St.
Dearborn, MI 48124

 

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...

 

Michigan Alliance for Families Meeting

February 29th, 2012

You are invited to a community gathering of groups and individuals connected to the disability community and education system in Detroit, east side…

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012
10:30am – registration
11:00am to 1:00pm - meeting

St. John Conner Creek Village 4777 East Outer Drive, Room C Detroit, MI. 48234


W...

 

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...

 

Families on the Move's Monthly Support Group Meeting

March 8th, 2012

It’s Time 4 Families On The Move’s Monthly Support Group Meeting


Thursday March 8, 2012 5-8 PM at
The Family Place, 8726 Woodard at Alger

(3credit  training hours/child care  available)


“What is Mi Team? - Tracy Kress MSW DHS and The Central Register: What is it and are you on it?" and Atty.&nbs...

 

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...

 

Kids-TALK Poetry Slam

April 13th, 2012

In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention and Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Kids-TALK Children's Advocacy Center in Detroit is throwing its 2nd Annual Youth Poetry Slam on April 13th! We are teaming up with the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit and have many exciting additions this year.

With nearly 5,000 confirmed victims of child a...

 

2012 Strengthening Families Summit

April 20th, 2012

Friday, April 20, 8:30a.m.-2:30p.m.

Summit Focus: Showcasing programs that use the Five Protective Factors successfully.  Learn the benefits of the Strengthening Families approach!

Parents, professionals, and childcare providers are welcome!

Learn from the experts!

* Michael Foley - Children's Trust Fund
* Michael...

 

Pride Training Session

April 23rd, 2012

Saturday, April 23, 2011 PRIDE Sessions 8 & 9: Planning for Change and Making An Informed Decision - 9am - 4pm   

           
This is a training geared towards preparing for all the changes that happen in a home that becomes a foster or adoptive home and assists ...

 

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...