Parenting Services
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PARENTING CLASSES FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN OF ALL AGES
Parenting classes for parents of children of all ages who need to develop empathy for children's experiences and a thorough understanding of age-appropriate behaviors and discipline. No eligibility requirement or referral required. Available from CARE of SE Michigan, (586) 541-2273. or visit their website at www.careofsem.com
PARENTING CLASSES/SERVICES FOR PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN
Parenting classes for parents with children 4 years of age and under (First 5 Years) focus on temperament, stages of development, expectations, and age appropriate behavior. Call or check CARE website for class schedule. The book is free and provided; and, in most locations, free child care is also provided. The classes are two hours a week for five weeks. Available from From CARE of Southeastern Michigan – Community Programs, (586) 541-2273. www.careofsem.com
Parenting classes for parents of children aged 5 -12 (“Active Parenting 4th Edition”) focuses on communication and discipline skills as well as new emphasis on the hot topics of School Success and Alcohol, Tobacco, and other drugs. Call or check CARE website for class schedule. The books, Active Parenting 4th Edition Parent Guide and Workbook Combo, will be provided. The classes are two hours a week for six weeks. Available from Active Parenting 4th Edition from CARE of Southeastern Michigan – Community Programs, (586) 541-2273. www.careofsem.com
An in-home parent education program for pregnant mothers and families who have children ages 0-5. This program provides intensive case management services (i.e. resource referrals, service coordination, transportation, etc.) to participants. Available from CARE of Southeastern Michigan - Community Program (586) 541-2273. www.careofsem.com.
PARENTING CLASSES FOR PARENTS OF TEENAGER
Parenting classes for parents of teenagers (Active Parenting Teen) discusses technology, the latest in teen drug use prevention, and teen bullying. Call or check CARE website for class schedule. The book, Active Parenting Teens, is provided. The classes are two hours a week for six weeks. Available from CARE of Southeastern Michigan – Community Programs, (586) 541-2273. www.careofsem.com
PARENTING CLASSES FOR PARENTS IDENTIFIED AS HIGH RISK FOR CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT
Families First is an intensive 4-6 week in-home program for parents to prevent out-of- home placement of children or early reunification of the family. Issues dealt with include parenting, child management, family counseling, housing, and other skills development. The risk of removal of the child must be imminent for a family to be eligible for this program and they MUST be DHS clients. There is no fee. For more information about this program, call Orchards Children Services, (586) 997-3886. http://www.orchards.org/
PARENTING CLASSES FOR ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG PREVENTION
Substance abuse prevention information and materials are provided in all CARE parenting classes available through the CARE of SE Michigan office, (586) 541-2273 or visit their website at www.careofsem.com.
Parenting classes designed to keep kids drug free are available from some local school districts and PTAs. These parenting models include: Talking With Your Kids About Alcohol (TWYKAA), Parenting for Prevention, Common Sense, and Preparing for the Drug Free Years. Contact your local school district/PTA for times and dates.
Play and learn groups for parent and their young child/ren are available from the Early Learning Community at Macomb Family Services (586) 226-3400, ext. 269. http://www.mfsonline.org/cms.php?id=16
OTHER PARENTING SERVICES:
MACOMB HELP LINE FOR PARENTING ISSUES
(866) 4MACOMB
Attachment Issues
In-home visits for low-income families with infants and children (pregnancy to age 3) who display disturbance of age-appropriate mental, behavioral, or emotional expressiveness, and did not respond to less-intensive intervention, and/or 2) Parent(s) of an infant/toddler has mental or emotional issues impacting their ability to nurture, protect, and facilitate secure attachment which results in a caregiving environment that places the child at-risk for serious emotional disturbance. Available from Macomb County Community Mental Health, Infant Mental Health program. To refer a potential client, call the CMH Access Center, (586) 948-0222.
Single Parents of Preschool Children
Counseling for Single Parents of Preschool Children is an individual counseling service for single parents of preschool children. Outreach service available. Sliding fees. Topics include parenting and relationship issues. Available from Catholic Charities of SE Michigan, Clinton Twp., MI (586) 416-2300.
PARENT GROUPS
Birth Mothers Support Group is a free monthly support group for mothers who have given up their child for adoption. The group meets the first Wednesday of each month at Catholic Charities of SE Michigan-Clinton Twp. site, (586) 416-2300.
Family Support Network of Michigan is for families with special needs children which offers peer support on a one-to-one basis with a support parent who lives as near as possible and whose child has similar needs. Group meetings are also available. Available from the Children's Special Health Care Services, (800) 359-3722.
Educational group for all caregivers (birth parents, adoptive, or foster parent) of drug-exposed infants provides an educational support group for all caregivers of infants and children who were prenatally exposed to alcohol and/or other drugs. Available from CARE of SE Michigan (586) 541-2273 or visit their website at www.careofsem.com.
Surrogate big brothers or big sisters is a free program which matches children aged 8-12 from one parent families with volunteers who act as surrogate brothers or sisters. The youth are signed up for the program until their 14th birthday but their relationship with a Big Brother or Big Sister is monitored until they are 18 years old. Volunteers are asked to make a long term commitment (6 months to a year) to the child. There is constant monitoring of the family and referrals for problems that arise in the family. Available from Big Brothers/Big Sisters, (248) 569-0600 (Southfield), or www.bbbs.org.
RESALE EVENTS CALENDAR
Mom-to-Mom Resale Events Calendar is available at www.mom2momlist.com
PARENTING NEWSLETTERS
Adoptive Parents Magazine Go to: https://www.adoptivefamilies.com/login/
Metro Parent magazine is a publication for parents published monthly. For more information go to: http://www.metroparent.com/?gclid=Cj0KEQjwzYDMBRC1-JHJ7pPU278BEiQAwCv6JlpDLQOPJD1DL73PzOueSz4M9eZx9TGbfbQKX-c3VvwaAkaK8P8HAQ