Parenting Services
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PARENTING CLASSES FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN OF ALL AGES
A range of parenting classes for families with children of any age is available for children aged newborn to teenager. Classes are free an teach skills and gives information to reach and support kids in meaningful ways and improve behavior. Parents may choose from three different classes, depending on the age of their child: Available from CARE of Southeastern Michigan, (586) 541-2273 https://www.careofsem.com/parenting-services/classes/
PARENTING CLASSES FOR PARENTS IDENTIFIED AS HIGH RISK FOR CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT
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 the Supportive Opportunities program at CARE of Southeastern Michigan, (586) 541-2273. www.careofsem.com
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: https://www.careofsem.com/parenting-services/classes/
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.
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.
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