If you need help finding local parenting classes, parenting support services or family resources , contact Parent Connection at (805) 543-3700, info@sloparents.org
Parent Connection of San Luis Obispo County does not endorse the parenting classes and resources listed on this site, but provides the information as a service to our community. If you have concerns regarding a particular class, please contact the agency who is providing the resource (listed with each class, under “CONTACT”).
ChildSharing offers online co-parenting classes for adults who are raising children between two homes (due to family transitions such as divorce, separation and remarriage) and who are interested in learning better co-parenting and coping skills. These 4-hour online co-parenting classes meet national standards for court mandated programs and parents will receive a Certificate of Completion.
DATES/TIME: 24/7 online
LOCATION: http://www.childsharing.com/
TUITION: $39.99. plus $5.00 processing fee
CONTACT: Michellle Muncy (info@childsharing.com) or (805) 354-1139
Classes in English and Spanish
Children and their parents will enjoy songs, creative movement, fingerplays, art experiences, painting, exploring new environments, outside play and field trips. Facts, fun and family are the goals of this course. Come bond with your child, meet fellow parents in your community and educate yourself on raising children in the 21st century.
DATES/TIME & LOCATION: click on the link below
TUITION: no cost, $25.00 material fee (scholarships available), snacks provided
CONTACT: to register call 474-3900
http://do-adulted.lmusd.org/onlinereg/results.asp
Loving Solutions is a 7-week class for parents of strong-willed and impulsive children ages 5 to 10 years. Don’t ignore behaviors that you hope the children will outgrow. Learn concrete strategies to bring rapid positive behavioral change to reduce family conflict, improve the parent-child relationship and improve children’s school performance. Classes provide both emotional and practical support to parents struggling to raise difficult younger children. Facilitated by Jackie Garza and Mary Squellati (English classes) and Jackie Garza and Alma Cheek (Spanish classes).
DATES:
January 18th to March 1st, 2011 (Tuesdays) ENGLISH
January 20th to March 3rd, 2011 (Thursdays) SPANISH
TIME: 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
LOCATION: South County S.A.F.E. Family Resource Center, 1086 E. Grand Ave, Arroyo Grande
TUITION: No tuition, $25.00 materials fee
ELIGIBILITY: Preregistration is required; designed for parents/caregivers of children ages 5-10
CONTACT: for more information call Jackie Garza, Youth-Family Partner, Transitions-Mental Health @ 458-6388 or jgarza@t-mha.org
www.parentproject.com for more information
Proyecto Para Padres, Sr.
Parent Project Flyer, Fall 2010, English & Spanish (click on link)
Because the tougher it gets to be a kid… the tougher it gets to be a parent! Concrete answers for your parenting questions. End parent-child arguments forever, improve school attendance and performance, prevent or intervene in alcohol and other drug use, and find resources to help. Classes provide both emotional and practical support for parents struggling to raise adolescents. Facilitated by Jackie Garza and Mary Squellati (English classes) and Jackie Garza and Alma Cheek (Spanish classes).
A 10-week series
DATES:
September 28th-December 7th, 2010 (Tuesdays) ENGLISH
September 30th-Dec 9th, 2010 (Thursdays) SPANISH
March 29th-May 31st, 2011 (Tuesdays) ENGLISH
March 31st-June 2nd, 2011 (Thursdays) SPANISH
TIME: 5:30-8:30p.m.
LOCATION: South County S.A.F.E. Family Resource Center, 1086 Grand Ave., Arroyo Grande
TUITION: no tuition, $25.00 materials fee (scholarships available)
ELIGIBILITY: Preregistration is required; designed for parents/caregivers of teens and preteens
CONTACT: for more information call Jackie Garza, Youth-Family Partner, Transitions-Mental Health @ 458-6388 or jgarza@t-mha.org. To register, call (805) 474-2105.
For more information on the program, please visit http://parentproject.com/
In this class, you will learn how to: improve family communication, establish effective discipline methods, create a better relationship with your child(ren), implement drug prevention strategies, and much more! The class uses Systematic Training For Effective Parenting, an established program that has been used for more than 40 years.
DATE: meets Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. for 7 sessions (start date based on enrollment)
Certification of Completion awarded at the end of the session.
LOCATION: 330 James Way, Suite 180, Pismo Beach
COST: $175.00, plus small material fee (sliding scale available)
For more information and to register, call 545-9449
CURRENTLY RECRUITING FAMILIES
P.O.P.S. groups are led by licensed Marriage and Family Therapists and designed for parents with a child 11 years or younger. Goals include: strengthening family communication, increasing positive father-child involvement, identifying family stressors, and improving the quality of the parents’ relationship (which benefits the child).
DATES: We are currently recruiting for groups in Paso Robles and Arroyo Grande
TIME: TBA
LOCATION: Arroyo Grande, Paso Robles (see flyer below)
TUITION: participation is FREE, free childcare, and up to $200 in cash incentives are provided during the program
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: designed for couples
CONTACT: For more information, call 474-2018 or email acheek@capslo.org
http://www.capslo.org/
Paso Robles P.O.P.S. flyer 2010
An excellent opportunity for parents and their children ages 6-11 years old to focus on parenting skills, child social/life skills, family relationship skills, and to gain new communication tools. This 14-week program includes skill building and education for dealing with challenging behaviors, substance use and anger, as parents learn problem-solving skills and how to strengthen family bonds. The program provides transportation, dinner, and fun family activities.
DATES: Next session starts September 23rd (Thursday). The class is held on Thursday night, for 14 consecutive weeks.
TIME: 5:00-7:30p.m. (includes dinner)
LOCATION: South County S.A.F.E, 1086 Grand Ave, Arroyo Grande
TUITION: free, transportation is available and childcare may be provided
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Designed for parents and primary caregivers with children age 6-11 who wish to improve their family communications and help their entire family learn new skills.
CONTACT: For more information and to apply, call SLO County Drug and Alcohol Services at (805) 781-4290.
Strengthening Families-Information and Application
