ACTIVE PARENTING, DESIGNED FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN O-5
Active Parenting classes will help you to: better understand your developing child, know what to expect at each age and stage, and effectively use a variety of discipline strategies to improve family life and decrease your stress. You will learn why children “misbehave” and how to redirect them in a loving and constructive way. The course is facilitated by Michele Gordon, Parent Connection Coordinator and Cuesta College Child Development Instructor.
Each session meets for three consecutive Friday mornings. Parents will receive a completion certificate at the end of the third class.
Next session:
Active Parenting 0-5
Fridays-May 11th, 18th, 25th
9:00a.m.-11:00a.m.
Participants should attend all three classes in the session.
LOCATION: San Luis Obispo
COST: $15.00 for the class workbook (required to participate)
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: All parents/guardians with children ages 0 – 5 year olds are invited to attend. Childcare is not available.
CONTACT: To register, please call Michele Gordon, Parent Connection Coordinator, at (805) 543-3700
ALPHA PREGNANCY AND PARENTING SUPPORT CLASSES
Baby Steps: Promoting Healthy Beginnings
Baby Steps is a peer-led educational program that provides a safe environment for pregnant and first-time mothers to discuss topics regarding pregnancy and parenting. The course encourages partners to attend and learn more about their transition into parenthood.
Baby Steps is a free 7 week course meeting every Thursday from 3:30-5pm at the Alpha office: 11549 Los Osos Valley Rd, Suite 104, San Luis Obispo, 93405. All classes are free to attend, but reservations are required. Children are encouraged to attend. Call 805-541-3367 or email info@sloalpha.org to reserve space.
Baby Proofing Your Home
Baby-proofing your home is one of the most important things you can do for your newborn. In this class facilitated by retired Health Education Assistant at the San Luis Obispo County Health Dept., you will learn standard safety precautions and tips to create a child-safe home. Put safety first, make your own checklist for new parents.
Classes are offered on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 12:30. Classes are free to attend, but reservations are required. Childcare is available by reservation. Call 805-541-3367 or email info@sloalpha.org to reserve space.
Budgeting for Baby
Are you concerned about how you will afford the extra expenses of an additional family member? We are here to help. Families of all educational levels are invited to meet with a specialist to learn how to manage your money better. Topics covered may range from creating a budget and opening a bank account, to creating a savings plan, getting out of debt, filing your taxes, setting goals and creating a sustainable fiscal plan.
For additional information and meeting times, please contact the Alpha office at 805-541-3367 or email info@sloalpha.org.
Peer support group for Latina women
Facilitated by a culturally competent Alpha staff member, this group meets to discuss pregnancy, parenting, and life stressors in the Hispanic cultural context. We share our experiences and use them as learning opportunities for ourselves and others. Join us as we chat, make friends, and help each other through the process of motherhood.
This group meets in Atascadero from 6-7pm at the Community Link, 6500 A Morro Road, Atascadero. Call the Alpha office for more information 805-541-3367. Groups are free to attend, no reservation is necessary.
Alpha’s, free and confidential, bilingual services include: pregnancy/parenting groups, pregnancy tests, prenatal vitamins, maternity and infant clothing, formula, diapers, infant equipment (cribs, etc.).
Contact Alpha at 805-541-3367
http://www.sloalpha.org/
ANGER MANAGEMENT, LIFESTYLES RECOVERY CENTER
Anger Management Curriculum 2012
Designed for Youth, ages 13-17
WHEN: Call for next start date (ten week session)
TIME: 4:00p.m.
WHERE: Lifestyles Recovery Center, 715 24th Street, Suite B, Paso Robles
COST: $60.00
INCLUDES: All course materials and snacks
CONTACT: Karolyn London, Anger Management Specialist, @ (805) 238-2290 or (805) 286-6331
BABY CARE BASICS, SIERRA VISTA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
This class teaches parents the daily tasks that keep your newborn clean, safe and comfortable. We will discuss newborn characteristics and development, caring for your baby, feeding, bathing, and diapering. We will explore parenting roles and expectations, safety and accident prevention, coping with maternal physical and emotional changes and adjustment to fatherhood. Older siblings and Grandparents are welcome.
You must be delivering at Sierra Vista to take this class.
Please call 800-483-6387 to register.
BIRTH AND BABY RESOURCE NETWORK
The Birth and Baby Resource Network is a non-profit, community based, volunteer organization that helps educate, empower and support childbearing women and their families during pregnancy, birth and early parenting. For a current list of free montly events, classes, and to learn more about the lending library, visit the website at:
http://www.bbrn.org/
BREASTFEEDING WARMLINE, FRENCH HOSPITAL
Telephone consultation, in English and Spanish, is available from a professional lactation consultant who will answer questions regarding milk supply, sore nipples, breast infections, fussy babies, working and breastfeeding, obstacles that prevent successful nursing and other concerns you may have. Call (805) 541-2229 (541-baby) for the French Hospital Breastfeeding Warmline
CALIFORNIA STATE PRESCHOOLS, FIRST 5 PRESCHOOLS
Please call (805) 782-7275 for more information or an application.
California State Preschools:
Open to preschool children three to five years of age
A three-hour per day, parent/child education program (expanded day programs offered in some locations)
Free to families whose gross monthly income does not exceed the income eligibility requirements established by the California Department of Education. Proof of income and birth certificate are required to determine eligibility
First 5 Preschools: Oceano, Paso Robles
Funded by the San Luis Obispo First 5 Children and Families Commission
Open to preschool children between 3 to 5 years old living in Oceano or Paso Robles
Priority to 4 year olds who will be entering kindergarten at Oceano Elementary or Georgia Brown Elementary
A 3 1/2 hr. per day, M-F, following a school year calendar
Free to all families
CHILD CARE RESOURCE CONNECTION
Child Care Resource Connection helps parents gain the necessary skills to select appropriate and safe child care. CCRC is an information source with vast knowledge in the area of quality child care, and knowledge of local programs available to help families find affordable care. CCRC maintains a list of licensed child care providers, and provides referrals to parents who are searching for child care. CCRC supports parental choice and encourages parents to visit each provider on the list that they are given in order to find the best fit for their child. CCRC can also provide resource materials on choosing appropriate child care for your child and discuss the different child care options available in our county.
For referrals, please call: (805) 541-2272
Click on http://www.capslo.org/cyfs/ccrc_referrals.html to fill out the online referral request.
DRUG & ALCOHOL SERVICES, FAMILY SERVICES
An outpatient drug and alcohol treatment program, designed for youth ages 12-18 and their families, is available through SLO Drug and Alcohol Services. In the Youth and Family Program, families can participate in 4- 6 hours of treatment per week; this includes: group counseling, family counseling, drug education, parenting education, and multi-family sessions. Evening hours are available.
San Luis Obispo County Drug and Alcohol Services offers POEG, Perinatal Outpatient Extended Group, a treatment program for addicted women who are pregnant and/or have young children. The therapy group helps women with recovery, parenting skills, relationships and other issues.
Please call for an assessment appointment.
Atascadero Center
3556 El Camino Real, Atascadero
(805) 461-6080
Grover Beach Center
1523 Longbranch Avenue, Grover Beach
(805) 473-7080
San Luis Obispo Center
2180 Johnson Avenue, San Luis Obispo
(805) 781-4275
www.slodas.org
EARLY SUPPORT PROGRAM, PROGRAMA DE APOYO TEMPRANO
A parenting program, through San Luis Public Health, designed to improve the health of families. Parents will have the opportunity to learn positive parenting skills, practice healthy behaviors, and set future goals for their family.
San Luis Obispo County Public Health Nurses are available to support you and your growing family through home visitation. Caring nurses can help with parenting information on: how to improve the health of newborns and children up to age 3, handling difficult parent/child relationships, teen pregnancy, babies born with low birth weight or babies who aren’t growing as they should, mother and baby exposure to tobacco, alcohol and drugs, and babies with special needs. Public Health Nurses can also connect you with family support resources in your community.
To learn more about the program, please call 805-788-2068.
Programa de Apoyo Temprano
Un programa para mejorar la salud de las familias ayudándoles a los padres a: aprender nuevas habilidades positivas; practicando comportamientos saludables; fijar metas para la familia para un futuro
Las enfermeras del Departamento de Salud Publica del Condado San Luis Obispo están disponibles para apoyarle a usted y a su familia que esta creciendo a través de visitas en su hogar. Las enfermeras de cuidado le pueden ayudar con: información para padres; como mejorar la salud de recién nacidos hasta niños de 3 años; relaciones difíciles entre padres y niños; embarazos de adolescentes; bebés que nacen con poco peso o con bebes que no están creciendo como ellos deberían crecer; mamás y bebés expuestos al tabaco, alcohol, y drogas; bebés con necesidades medicas especiales; y conectándolos con los recursos de la comunidad.
Si esta interesada, favor de llamar al 805-788-2068.
FAMILY LITERACY, LITERATURA PARA LA FAMILIA
Oceano Public Library
Come hear a fairy tale, participate in activities, learn sign language, and sing educational songs. Exchange ideas on various topics with other families, including: how to discipline your child, how to ease frustrations, how to handle temper tantrums, and other concerns you might have.
Venga a oir un cuento, hacer actividades, aprender lenguaje de señas, cantar canciones educativas, y a convivir con más familias temas de interes. Por ejemplo, ¿Cómo diciplinar a su hijo?, Cómo calmar frustraciones? Qué hacer cuando están enojados? Y otras inquietudes que usted tenga.
DATES/FECHAS: every Webnesday, cada Martes
TIME/HORA: 11:30-12:30
LOCATION/LOCACION: Oceano Public Library, en la biblioteca publica de Océano (1551 17th Street)
TUITION/COSTO: free, absolutamente gratis
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: recommended for children newborn-5 years, niños de 0-5 años de edad
CONTACT/CONTACTO: Erica Ruvalcaba-Heredia, School Readiness Site Coordinator, at 431-2291. Favor de llamar Erica Ruvalcaba-Heredia, Coordinatora del programa Primeros 5, al (805) 431-2291
FREE KIT FOR NEW PARENTS, FIRST 5 SAN LUIS OBISPO
Babies don’t come with instruction manuals. That’s why First 5 San Luis Obispo is offering new and expectant parents the Kit for New Parents, absolutely free. The Kits contain important information and useful tips that new parents need to prepare for the joys and challenges of parenting infants and toddlers.
Call (805) 781-4058 today, to request a free Kit for New Parents
www.first5slo.org
FRENCH HOSPITAL, CLASSES FOR PARENTS OF INFANTS & TODDLERS
French Hospital offers Babies 101 (the basics of caring for your new baby), Infant CPR, Toddler First Aid Classes, Breastfeeding Classes, Sibling Classes, Prepared Childbirth Classes and car seat information, in English and Spanish.
DATES/TIMES: call for specific dates & times
LOCATION: French Hospital Auditorium, San Luis Obispo
TUITION: free
CONTACT: You must pre-register for all classes. Contact the Parent Education Coordinator at 542-6659 for specific course offerings or click on this link for a list of classes:
https://www.frenchmedicalcenter.org/Classes_And_Events/index.htm
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE (FNL)
FNL is a place for young people to come together and make positive changes in their schools and communities. SLO County has FNL chapters at almost every high school and middle school across the county. FNL members meet regularly as a chapter at school, with an adult advisor, to plan activities that create awareness and change around alcohol, tobacco, other drug and violence issues affecting the youth of San Luis Obispo County. Friday Night Live membership is open at participating high schools and middle schools to anyone who is interested and who commits to a healthy lifestyle free from alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. Students have the opportunity to develop their leadership skills through annual FNL youth trainings, leadership conferences and school wide youth issues conferences. FNL youth plan school and countywide events for all students to attend as positive, fun alternatives to potentially unsafe activities. Movie nights, beach clean-ups, dodgeball tournaments, Winter Socials, 24-Hour Relay Challenges and the Countywide Mock Rock are a few examples of activities that happen in FNL.
Please contact our main line at (805) 781-4289 for further information.
www.slofnl.com
GANG INVOLVEMENT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
Children and teenagers who dress in clothing resembling gang attire may be showing an interest in gangs and may attract the attention of gang members and this could put them in danger. In recent years, children have been shot or killed by gangs simply for looking like a gang member. For the safety of your children, it is very important that you do not buy or allow your children to wear any items that gang members use to identify with a gang. Some of the current and traditional gang clothing and styles that gang members use to identify are attached here: 
Niños y jovenes que se visten con ropa parecida a la de las pandillas estan demostrando interes en ellas y atraeran la atención de las pandillas, y estan poniendose en peligro. En años recientes estos niños han sido balaceados o matados por simplemente verse como ellos. Por la seguridad de sus hijos es muy importante que no les compre cualquier articulo que los pandilleros usen que los identifiquen con las pandillas. Algunos de los estilos y vestimenta tradicional que utilizan las pandillas para verse como tal son las siguentes: here
GENERATION NEXT-YOUTH LEADERSHIP
We believe in the ability of youth to succeed and positively impact their community.
Serving youth ages 13-18 years of age in Paso Robles and Nipomo with services free of charge.
Paso Robles
504 28th Street
(805) 227-0544
Paso Robles Flyer
Nipomo
920 West Teft Street
(805) 473-5560
Generation Next
GROWING WITH BABY, ANDREA HERRON
Growing with Baby: This weekly class for new moms and dads provides an opportunity to ask questions about feeding your baby and to learn more about your child’s growth and development.
Please join us Wednesdays, from 11:00-12:00, at 1230 Marsh Street, SLO. The class is free. Please call ahead, at the beginning of the week, to confirm that the class will be held. (805) 543-6988
HEAD START, COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP
Head Start and Early Head Start are comprehensive child development programs which serve children from birth to age 5, pregnant women, and their families. They are child-focused programs and have the overall goal of increasing the school readiness of young children in low-income families.
The Head Start program has a long tradition of delivering comprehensive and high quality services designed to foster healthy development in low-income children. Head Start provides a range of individualized services in the areas of education and early childhood development; medical, dental, and mental health; nutrition; and parent involvement.
The Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County Head Start/Early Head Start Program makes special efforts to ensure that children with special needs are able to participate in all aspects of the program either in an inclusive home- based or preschool classroom environment. The program reserves at least 10% of its enrollment slots for children with disabilities and no child will be denied enrollment because of a disability.
A variety of programs are available for parents, including full-day, full-year for parents working or going to school; part-day, full-year; part-day, part-year; and other options. For more information, please contact the center closest to your home:
Atascadero and Templeton (805) 466-0417
Cambria and Cayucos (805) 927-0830
Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach, Pismo Beach, Oceano (805) 473-1657
Nipomo (805) 929-3366
Paso Robles and San Miguel (805) 238-5323
San Luis Obispo (805) 594-1752 or (805) 542-0320
Los Osos and Morro Bay (805) 528-3717
IN-HOME BABY SIGNING TIME CLASSES, TIME2SIGN
Time2Sign provides American Sign Language (ASL) vocabulary classes for infants, toddlers and their parents/caregivers in their home. Signing Time is an award winning PBS series, DVD and CD series.
Benefits of using ASL with infants, toddlers and older children: creates a special parental bond, babies are able communicate long before they can speak, you will have less frustration, crying and tantrums, children who sign have larger vocabularies, it promotes early literacy, children score higher on IQ tests (when tested at age 7-8).
DAYS/TIME: By appointment
LOCATION: Coastal, Northern San Luis Obispo County and San Luis Obispo-class location is flexible
COST: Cost for the class, $15-$20/hour for each adult
ELIGIBILITY: Infant/toddlers, ages 0-3 years
CONTACT: Terri Minetti, Baby Signing Time Instructor
(805)503-9654
terriminetti@signingtimeacademy.com
www.time-2-sign.com
MEN’S SUPPORT GROUP, FACILITATED BY JULIE STOWASSER
There is still room in this remarkable group of men who have banded together in camaraderie, humor, support and reality checking. We explore our relationships-parenting, families, assertiveness, boundaries, love, violence and anything else we want.
Our group is facilitated by Julie Stowasser, M.S., LMFT who has more than 10 years experience leading, teaching, and challenging group members to be their best and most authentic selves.
DATES: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month
TIME: 5:30PM – 7:00PM
LOCATION: Calm Clear and Connected Counseling Center at 7528 Morro Road, Atascadero
TUITION: $35 each group
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: free initial interview with group facilitator is required
CONTACT: Julie Stowasser, M.S., LMFT at 466-4681, www.CalmClearAndConnected.com
NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP/PROGRAMA DE MADRES PRIMERIZAS: FIRST TIME MOTHERS’ PROGRAM
Having a baby for the first time is a stressful and life changing event. How do you know if the things your baby is doing are normal? Is what you are doing, what a “good mom” is supposed to do? A nurse can help you feel more confident and informed about how you choose to raise your child.
Your nurse can do many things at your visit, including: weigh and measure your baby, answer common questions new parents have, help parents learn ways to help their babies be as smart as they can be, help parents deal with the stresses a new baby can bring to a family, and connect you with other resources to help your family with meeting their needs.
You must be less than 28 weeks pregnant and meet income guidelines to enroll in the First Time Mothers Program.
If interested, and for more information, please call 805-788-2068.
Programa De Madres Primerizas
Tener un bebé por primera vez es muy difícil y un gran cambio de vida. ¿Cómo saber si lo que hace su bebé es normal? Las Madres primerizas se preguntan si están haciendo lo que “una madre buena” debe hacer. La enfermera le puede ayudar a sentirse segura e informarle sobre las opciones que hay para criar a su bebé. Su enfermera puede hacer muchas cosas en su visita, incluyendo: pesar y medir a su bebé; dándoles respuestas a preguntas comunes que tengan los nuevos padres; ayudándoles a los padres aprender maneras nuevas para ayudar al bebé a ser lo más inteligente que pueda ser; ayudando a los padres con las estreses que se presentan con la llegada del nuevo bebé en la familia; y conectándola con los recursos para ayudarle a usted y a su familia a llevar acabo sus necesidades.
Usted debe tener menos de 28 semanas de embarazo y reunir los requisitos de ingresos para poderse registrar con el Programa de Madres Primerizas.
Si esta interesada, favor de llamar al 805-788-2068.
ONLINE CO-PARENTING CLASSES, CHILDSHARING.COM
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. Please check with your local court to see if the class will be accepted.
DATES/TIME: 24/7 online
LOCATION: http://www.childsharing.com/
TUITION: $39.99. plus $5.00 processing fee
CONTACT: Michelle Muncy (info@childsharing.com) or (805) 354-1139
Classes in English and Spanish
OPERATION SCHOOL BELL (SCHOOL CLOTHES FOR CHILDREN, K-6th GRADE)
Operation School Bell provides free, new clothing to children in need in our county. The program has facilities in San Luis Obispo and Atascadero and families may call for an appointment starting August 1st, 2010 (for clothing sessions starting on August 10th, 2010).
Operation School Bell in SLO: (805) 782-0824
Operation School Bell in Atascadero (805) 462-4254
PARENT PARTICIPATION CLASSES, LUCIA MAR UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
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: $65.00 (scholarships available)
CONTACT: For more information, call 474-3900. To register for a class, you may come in to the office or use the online link below.
http://adulted.lmusd.org
PARENT PARTICIPATION PROGRAM, SAN LUIS COASTAL ADULT SCHOOL
The goal of the Parent Participation Program is to enhance parenting skills through classroom discussion, interaction and observation. Parent and child attend class once a week and focus on the developmental stages of the child. Curriculum includes teacher-led discussions on parenting techniques and strategies for creating a healthy family environment. In class, parents share their challenges and successes while children enjoy age-appropriate play, circle time, and songs. Through interacting with other parents and children while participating in the classroom environment, parents gain a greater understanding of the needs and abilities of their children.
Parent Participation classes are taught by teachers holding California teaching credentials.
DATES: A year round program. Classes change quarterly. Parents may add a class at anytime on a space available basis
TIME: morning, afternoon and evening classes available
LOCATION: Classes available in San Luis Obispo, Los Osos and Morro Bay
TUITION: Prices vary. Core class is $64/10 weeks. Scholarships available for families in need.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Parents, grandparents or caretakers in a parenting role attend with the child
CONTACT: San Luis Coastal Adult School (549-1222). Register online or in person (1500 Lizzie Street, Room H2, SLO). Please visit our website for a complete list of classes and online registration. http://parentparticipation.org
PRESCHOOL APPLICATIONS-HAWTHORNE & PACHECO ELEMENTARY
We are now accepting applications for the new preschool programs (Estamos Aceptando Aplicaciones para los Nuevos centros de preescolar en las escuelas Pacheco y Hawthorne):
Para más información, favor de llamar o venir por una aplicación a:
Pacheco Elementary School
261 Cuesta Dr.
596-4081
San Luis Obispo
Hawthorne Elementary School
2125 Story St.
596-4070
San Luis Obispo
Preschool Flyer
PARENTING THE INFANT, SLCUSD ADULT SCHOOL
Through discussion and guest speakers, this class provides parents with information about infant development, safety, nutrition and sleep habits. Class time includes songs, fingerplays, sign language and homemade toys. Expectant parents are also welcome.
Parent Participation classes are taught by teachers holding California teaching credentials.
DATES/TIMES: Ongoing 10-week classes. Parents may add a class at anytime on a space available basis.
Tuesday or Thursday in San Luis Obispo, Wednesday in Morro Bay, and Friday in Los Osos.
LOCATION: Classes available in San Luis Obispo, Los Osos and Morro Bay
COST: $64/10 weeks, financial need-based scholarships for a portion of the fee are available for qualifying applicants
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Parents, grandparents or caretakers in a parenting role attend with the child
CONTACT: San Luis Coastal Adult School (549-1222). Register online or in person (1500 Lizzie Street, Room H2, SLO). Please visit our website for a complete list of classes and online registration.
http://parentparticipation.org
PARENTING THE PRESCHOOLER, SLCUSD ADULT SCHOOL
Parenting the Preschooler / Three year old / Four year old
Now we’re making friends! This class focuses on fostering learning experiences for the preschool child through art, sharing, songs, movement, play and discovery. Parent discussions include growth and development of the preschool child and positive discipline techniques.
Parent Participation classes are taught by teachers holding California teaching credentials.
DATES/TIMES: Ongoing 10-week classes. Parents may add a class at anytime on a space available basis. San Luis Obispo-Tuesday class (4yrs), Wednesday class (3yrs) or Thursday class (3 & 4yrs). Los Osos-Tuesday class (3 & 4yrs) and Morro Bay-Wednesday class (3 & 4yrs).
LOCATION: Classes available in San Luis Obispo, Los Osos and Morro Bay
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Parents, grandparents or caretakers in a parenting role attend with the child(ren)
COST: $64 / 10 weeks, financial need-based scholarships for a portion of the fee are available for qualifying applicants
CONTACT: San Luis Coastal Adult School (549-1222). Register online http://ae.slcusd.org or in person (1500 Lizzie Street, Room H2, SLO).
Please visit our website for a complete list of parenting classes http://parentparticipation.org
PARENTING SIBLINGS, SLCUSD ADULT SCHOOL
This class focuses on parenting more than one child. Parents learn to develop caring and harmonious relationships among family members through specific topic-related discussions and activities that foster sibling bonding.
Parent Participation classes are taught by teachers holding California teaching credentials.
DATES/TIMES: Ongoing 10-week classes. Parents may add a class at anytime on a space available basis. Monday, Tuesday or Friday in San Luis Obispo. Friday in Morro Bay. Wednesday in Los Osos.
LOCATION: Classes available in San Luis Obispo, Los Osos and Morro Bay
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Parents, grandparents or caretakers in a parenting role attend with the child(ren)
COST: $64/10 weeks Financial need-based scholarships for a portion of the fee are available for qualifying applicants.
CONTACT: San Luis Coastal Adult School (549-1222). Register online http://ae.slcusd.org or in person (1500 Lizzie Street, Room H2, SLO).
Please visit our website for a complete list of parenting classes http://parentparticipation.org
PARENT-TEEN MEDIATION SERVICES, CREATIVE MEDIATION
Parents and teens, do you disagree over curfew, friends, music, schoolwork, family responsibilities or expectations? Are you a teen who wishes your parents understood your choices? Are you a parent who wants respect from your teenager? Mediation can help!
We’ve all experienced disagreements between family members. But when our communication breaks down and we just get stuck, there is a way to get through it all. Creative Mediation makes it easier for people to move from conflict to resoulution.
Creative Mediation, a local non-profit organization, offers a Parent-Teen mediation service that is available at a nomimal cost. Mediators are neutral facilitators who help both parents and teens understand each other’s point of view and work towards mutually agreeable solutions.
If you are feeling the pain of conflict, mediation is a way to begin positive change. For more information about the program or to schedule a mediation session, contact:
Steffanie Medina
Program Director, Creative Mediation
285 South Street, Suite J
San Luis Obispo
(805) 549-0442
PLAYTIME DISCOVERIES
Playtime Discoveries is a year round program providing Parent-Child Discovery classes that meet the unique needs and interests of toddlers and preschoolers in an age-appropriate setting. Playtime Discoveries believes in a hands-on and learn through play environment where young children can explore in a friendly setting designed especially for small hands and bodies and growing minds. Playtime Discoveries is an inside play environment with explorative play, art, dancing and parent education discussion.
http://playtimediscoveries.com/
POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION SUPPORT LINE/DEPRESION DE POST-PARTO
You are not alone. You are not to blame. You will get better. There is help. Usted no está sola. Usted no es culpable. Usted mejorará. Si hay ayuda!
CONTACT/CONTACTO: For help, contact the support line at 541-3367/Para ayuda contacte la linea de 541-3367
http://www.slocap.org/pages/prog_pregnancy.html
SLO COUNTY RESOURCE GUIDE, AGES 0-5
The purpose of this guide is to have all the services available in San Luis Obispo County for children ages 0-5 and their families in one, easy-to-access location. This guide is intended to aid both service providers and the community.
members.http://www.first5slo.org/intensive-resources.pdf
SLO County Resource Guide
SOOTHING TOUCH INFANT MASSAGE, JAYNA TROUTMAN
This is a hands-on course for parents and caregivers to learn the art of infant massage and other types of nurturing touch techniques. Experience the profound and lifelong benefits that both parents and babies enjoy from this shared activity. Special needs babies and parents are highly encouraged to attend. Classes run for 1½ hours per week for 4 weeks with a limit of 5 babies and their parents to each class, so as to maximize individual support and parent connectivity. Morning and evening classes are available at various locations throughout SLO and the Five-Cities area. The cost for the 4 class series is $75.00.
For more information or to register for classes, please contact:
Jayna Troutman
Certified Massage Practitioner, Certified Educator of Infant Massage
(805) 459-1959 or soothingtouchinfantmassage@gmail.com
http://soothingtouchinfantmassage.com/
SPECIAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES
SLO Children’s Museum
http://www.slocm.org/
The Tribune
http://events.sanluisobispo.com/
New Times
http://www.newtimesslo.com/
Boys and Girls Club
http://www.bgcslo.org/
Central Coast Magazine
http://www.centralcoastmag.com/html/calendar/calendar.html
Eventful
http://eventful.com/sanluisobispo/events/categories/family_fun_kids/this-month
San Luis Obispo County Activities
http://www.sanluisobispocounty.com/visitors/calendar-of-events/
City of San Luis Obispo/Parks & Recreation
http://www.ci.san-luis-obispo.ca.us/parksandrecreation/
YMCA of San Luis Obispo
http://www.sloymca.org/events.htm
Exploration Station
http://www.explorationstation.org/
SLO County Public Libraries
http://www.slolibrary.org/
San Luis Obispo Botanical Gardens-Check out our events for children and their families! We provide a wide and diverse variety of learning opportunities.
805.541.1400
3450 Dairy Creek Rd, San Luis Obispo
www.slobg.org
Calendar of Classes & Activities for Kids
STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SAP), SLO COUNTY
The SAP is a partnership between San Luis Obispo County, several local schools, and The LINK. It aims to identify troubled students so they can receive the helping services they need through a team approach. The SAP Coordinator and Family Advocate at a school site helps students who are dealing with a variety of personal problems, including those related to conflict with others, depression, anxiety, grief, recent life changes, alcohol, and drug use. SAP can help if you are concerned about your child’s reaction to the recent death of a loved one, divorce, family relocation, relationship problems, bullying or other traumatic event.
The SAP can provide individual and group counseling, student and family referrals to a variety of community resources, life skills training, interventions for at-risk behaviors, education through community and social service agencies, violence prevention strategies, and skills in decision-making and conflict resolution.
SAP services are available free of charge at the following school sites:
Flamson Middle School
Atascadero Junior High School
Santa Lucia Middle School
Los Osos Middle School
Judkins Middle School
Mesa Middle School
Please contact (805) 781-4289 for further information.
TALKING WITH CHILDREN AND TEENS ABOUT SEX
Conversation Starter and Parent Resources Card
Parent Resources Brochure
Conversation Starter and Parent Resources Card-Spanish
Parent Resources Brochure-Spanish
CAPSLO Prevention & Health Education Department
TEEN ACADEMIC PARENTING PROGRAM (T.A.P.P.)
Teen Academic Parenting Program (TAPP) promotes the well being of pregnant & parenting teens and their children in San Luis Obispo County. This is accomplished through advocacy, encouraging self-sufficiency and goal setting. Skilled professionals assess the teen’s needs and coordinate community services and resources with emphasis in the areas of: completion of high school & college enrollment, health of the parent & baby, parenting skills, identification of a support system and life skill building. Program projects include case management, support groups and Teen Parent Voices, an educational panel. The program is voluntary and there is no cost.
SAN LUIS OBISPO (805) 544-5033
ARROYO GRANDE (805) 474-2107
LOPEZ HIGH SCHOOL (805) 473-8072
ATASCADERO (805) 466-5404, ext. 114
PASO ROBLES (805) 227-4383
TAPP Brochure
TEEN SUCCESS
Are you a teen mom? Well, come and sign up for Teen Success! Teen Success is a support program for expecting or current teen moms. We will help you continue your education, maintain your current family size, and help you succeed. The Teen Success group will meet once a week. During our weekly sessions you will be given a $10 stipend and snacks! We will provide you with free child care during our group sessions. You will also receive a $100 dollar bonus every 25 weeks!
For more details please call or text:
Gloria Soto
(805) 722-2487
E-mail: gloria.soto@ppsbvslo.org
T.H.E. CENTER, TEEN CLINIC
T.H.E. Center Clinics for Health & Prevention provide free reproductive health services and education for teens, with confidential teen-only clinics. Designed for teens by teens with a fully-trained teen staff.
San Luis Obispo Clinic
705 Grand Avenue
San Luis Obispo
Phone: (805) 544-2478
Regular Clinic hours: Mon & Thurs 9am-3pm & Tues, Wed, Fri 9am– 5pm
Teen-Only Hours: Mon & Thurs 3pm-6pm
Arroyo Grande Clinic
1152 East Grand Avenue
Arroyo Grande
Phone: (805) 489-4026
Regular Clinic hours: Mon, Thurs, Fri 8:30am-5:30pm; Tues and Wed 8:30am-5pm
Teen-Only Hours: Tues 3pm-6pm, Fri 3pm-5:30pm
www.facebook.com/TheCenterClinics
Link to webpage: The Center for Health and Prevention
Information on talking with your teen about sex:
Conversation Starter and Parent Resources Card
Parent Resources Brochure
Conversation Starter and Parent Resources Card-Spanish
Parent Resources Brochure-Spanish
WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN (WIC) PROGRAM
The Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC) is a nutrition program that helps pregnant women, new mothers, and young children eat well and stay healthy. WIC provides nutrition and health information, breastfeeding information and support, coupons to buy healthy foods, such as milk, fresh fruit and vegetables, whole grain bread and cereal, eggs, cheese, dry beans and peanut butter in the grocery store and referrals health care and other community services.
WIC serves women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or just had a baby and children from birth to 5 years of age (including foster children).
To be eligible for WIC families need to have a low to medium income and live in San Luis Obispo County.
WIC has offices in Atascadero, Cambria, Grover Beach, Morro Bay, Nipomo, Paso Robles, and San Luis Obispo
To see if you or your family qualifies for WIC call 805-781-5570 or toll free 800-660-3313 to schedule an enrollment appointment nearest your home. WIC staff are bilingual.
For more information: http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/health/publichealth/wic.htm
YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM-PREGNANT & PARENTING H.S. SENIORS AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH
The WIA Youth Employment Program serves pregnant or parenting high school seniors and out of school youth including high school drop-outs ages 16-21 who reside in SLO County. The program increases educational opportunities, assists with the obtainment of a High School Diploma and GED, explores career options, leadership opportunities, and provides meaningful subsidized work experiences. In order to be eligible, youth must meet income requirements and eligibility.
Please contact our main line at (805) 574-1520 for further information.
WIA Youth Program Brochure
Agency Referral Form
