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”).
Are you tired of yelling and nagging at your children? Do you want to find a more positive way to parent? Do you want an approach that teaches important life skills and develops healthy self confidence in your children? Then call or email the Parent Coach today. If you are a parent who is looking for insight into troubling childhood and teen behavior, contacting the parent coach will help you find solutions to every day parenting problems. If you have concerns with temper tantrums, learning to set limits, handling disagreements or getting your children to do chores and accept responsibilities, then don’t put off contacting the parent coach today!
(805) 904-1411
info@sloparents.org
Read more about our Parent Coach, Bill Spencer
Linea de telephono confidencial para padres (805) 462-7135
Parent Coach-Jackie Garza
Parent Connection will continue to sponsor monthly trainings (3rd Thursday of the month) at the Ludwick Center in San Luis Obispo (corner of Mill & Santa Rosa), from 8:30-11:00a.m, starting again September, 2011. The first 30 minutes (8:30-9:00) will provide an opportunity for facilitated networking, this will be followed by a 2-hour presentation. These hands-on workshops are designed to build professional skills and are designed for Parent Educators, Family Advocates and Parent Coaches. Coffee/juice and a light morning snack will be provided.
2011-2012 Trainings:
February 16th Training Description
March 15th
April 19th
May 17th
R.S.V.P. (mgordon@slocap.org), to ensure goodies, handouts and raffle prizes
San Luis Obispo County’s comprehensive information and referral service available free of charge, 24 hours every day. The confidential telephone service allows callers to remain anonymous while receiving assistance and answers to non-emergency questions about local health and social service resources, including parenting support services.
www.unitedwayslo.org.
SLO Hotline @ 1.800.549.4499 is an emotional and mental health support, resource and referral, crisis intervention and suicide prevention phone line serving San Luis Obispo County. It is also the line for the SLOtheStigma campaign. It is confidential, free of charge, and is answered by well trained volunteers 24 hours every day. SLO Hotline is a program of Transitions-Mental Health Association, a community-based nonprofit.
www.t-mha.org
www.SLOtheStigma.org
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
DATES: Each session meets for three consecutive Friday mornings. Parents will receive a completion certificate at the end of the third class.
Session 1: February 3rd, 10th, 17th Session 2: March 9th, 16th, 23rd (no April session) Session 3: May 4th, 11th, 18th
Participants should choose one session and attend all three classes for that session.
TIME: 10:00a.m. to 12:00p.m.
LOCATION: SLO Child Development Center, 1720 Bishop Street, SLO
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
Active Parenting Flyer
Designed for parents of children ages 5-12. You will learn skills that will help you develop cooperation, responsibility and good character in your children. You will also learn positive discipline techniques so you can avoid those all-too-familiar power struggles. Best of all, you will be able to share ideas with other parents who know what you are going through!
DATES: Tuesdays, January 31 – March 6, (six consecutive weeks)
TIME: 6-8pm
LOCATION: Baywood Elementary, Los Osos – Library
COST: $15 includes book, childcare and a light dinner
Instructor: Julie Ashworth
CONTACT: San Luis Coastal Adult School http://ae.slcusd.org, 805 549-1222
Active Parenting Flyer
For parents and guardians of children ages 5-12
DATES: January 11, 18, 25 at the Mission and February 8, 15, 22 at St. Stephens
TIME: 5:45-7:45p.m.
INSTRUCTOR: Sallie Joyce-Higgins
This class is not open to the public. Families must be receiving Shelter services to attend.
For more information, please call the Adult School at 549-1222
Designed for parents/caregivers of children 5-12 yrs
DATES: Workshops run for six Thursdays: February 2 – March 8, 2012
TIME: 5:00 – 7:30 pm
LOCATION: Leffingwell High School, 2820 Santa Rosa Creek Road, Cambria
Childcare will be provided.
Class size is limited to 20. Pre-registration is REQUIRED.
TO REGISTER: Please contact Leffingwell High School at 927-7148
Active Parenting Class Flyer
Active Parenting- For Parents of Teens
You will learn: discipline methods that foster cooperation, to communicate more effectively, how to build your children self-esteem, how to effectively talk with your children about serious issues involving tobacco, alcohol & other addictive drugs. Facilitated by Sharon Howell
Active Parenting Flyer
Dates: Mondays, Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30 & Feb. 6, 13
Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: Lewis Middle School Library, 900 Creston Road, Paso Robles
Cost: $10.00 scholarship available, snacks and childcare provided
To register, please call Eloisa at 805-237-3421
Active Parenting classes will show you how to develop courage, responsibility and character in your children. You will learn positive effective discipline methods and clear communication techniques that will help your family run more smoothly. You will learn why children misbehave and how to redirect them.
DATES: starting Febuary 16th for 6 Thursday sessions (2/16, 2/23, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22)
TIME: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
LOCATION: Nipomo Migrant Headstart Center, Nipomo High School, 525 N. Thompson Rd., Nipomo
COST: FREE
DESIGNED FOR: Parents and caregivers of children ages 12 – 18
CONTACT: Sylvia Lopez, at 474-2030
Active Parenting Classes-Teens
http://zerotothree.org/
Click on the “Behavior and Development” tab to access early development articles on topics such as: challenging behaviors, brain development, nutrition, play, sleep, and temper tantrums.
Confidential and nonjudgmental pregnancy and parenting support. Free, bilingual services include: pregnancy/parenting groups, pregnancy tests, prenatal vitamins, maternity and infant clothing, formula, diapers, infant equipment (cribs, etc.).
805-541-3367
http://www.sloalpha.org/
Confidential and nonjudgmental pregnancy and parenting support. Free, bilingual services include: pregnancy/parenting groups, pregnancy tests, prenatal vitamins, maternity and infant clothing, formula, diapers, infant equipment (cribs, etc.).
DATES: 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month (appointments are available)
TIME: 10:30am-1:30pm
LOCATION: THE LINK, 6500A Morro Road, Atascadero
TUITION: All services are free
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: pregnant or parenting an infant one year old or younger
CONTACT: Jen Miller 541-3367, Se habla Español
http://www.sloalpha.org/
Alpha Brochure English
Alpha Brochure Spanish
Confidential and nonjudgmental pregnancy and parenting support. Free services include: pregnancy/parenting groups, pregnancy tests, prenatal vitamins, maternity and infant clothing, formula, diapers, infant equipment (cribs, etc.).
DATES: Drop-in support services Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday (appointments are available)
TIME: 10:00am-3:00pm
LOCATION: 11549 Los Osos Valley Rd, Suite #104
TUITION: All services are free
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Pregnant or parenting an infant one year old or younger
CONTACT: Jen Miller at 541-3367, Se habla Español
http://www.sloalpha.org/
Alpha Brochure English
Alpha Brochure Spanish
Confidential and nonjudgmental pregnancy and parenting support. Free services include: pregnancy/parenting groups, pregnancy tests, prenatal vitamins, maternity and infant clothing, formula, diapers, infant equipment(cribs, etc.).
DATES: Drop-in support, 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month
TIME: noon-3pm
LOCATION: SAFE Family Resource Center, Room #106, 1086 Grand Ave., Arroyo Grande
Alpha is also available to Lopez high students from 11am-11:30am.
TUITION: All services are free
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: pregnant or parenting an infant one year old or younger
CONTACT: Jen Miller 541-3367, Se habla Español
http://www.sloalpha.org/
Alpha Brochure English
Alpha Brochure Spanish
DESIGNED FOR PARENTS OF TEENAGERS AND PROFESSIONALS ONLY. NOT DESIGNED FOR A TEEN AUDIENCE.
An Alien Has Taken Over My Teen!
In this free action-packed workshop, parents will learn: how teens communicate, why teens engage in certain behaviors, strategies to communicate more effectively with your teen, and what makes the teen years unique. You will leave with a better understanding of your teen!
San Luis Obispo High School
Lecture Demo Room (#516)
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
7:00-8:30 Presentation, 8:30-9:00 Questions & Answers
Presented by Diane Auten, and sponsored by SLCUSD Adult School. Visit Diane’s website: http://competentcommunications.com/
For questions: Call Parent Connection at 543-3700. Registration is not required.
Anger Management Curriculum 2012
Designed for Youth, ages 13-17
WHEN: Starting January 24th (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
LIFESTYLES AM FLYER 2012
Anger Management Flyer
Join us for a 12-week course designed to help you learn to manage anger. Learn strategies to reduce anger once it flares. Increase awareness of the role that anger plays in your life. Identify trigger thoughts and learn early warning signs. Learn what happens in your brain and body when you experience anger.
DATES: Call for specific dates
TIME:
LOCATION: Call for location
COST: free
ELIGIBILITY: This course is taught by a certified Anger Management Specialist and meets the requirements for those who are court mandated to attend a course. Participants must be at least 18 years old in order to attend.
CONTACT: Jessica at (805) 540-6576 to register and for more information
Friday, November 11th
6:30p.m. to 8:30p.m.
All ages and stages of the Autism Spectrum are welcome, along with those interested in learning more about it. This is an interactive workshop for caregivers and their children.
Please call for 925-321-2226 for more information and the location
North County Autism Parent Support Group: Providing opportunities to network and socialize with other parents, grandparents, & guardians, whose children’s lives are challenged with autism spectrum disorders (including Asperger Syndrome/HFA/PDD-NOS). The North County Autism Support Group is a discussion group for parents and families of Autism Spectrum children only. Childcare is NOT available.
Meetings are held every other month, on the 3rd Friday, from 7:00-9:00p.m.
Hampton Inn Conference Room
212 Alexa Court (Hwy 46 West @ Theatre Drive)
Paso Robles
For more information, contact Becky @ (805) 471-1354 or
nocosupport@autismspectrumcenter.com
NCAPSG Meeting Dates
South County Autism Parent Support Group
Serving San Luis Obispo, Avila Beach, Shell Beach, Pismo Beach, Grover Beach, Arroyo Grande, Oceano, Nipomo and Santa Maria.
Meetings are held the 3rd Wednesday of each month, from 12:00-1:30p.m., in Grover Beach
Contact Leslie @ (805) 541-7908 or lesliebartonlmft@gmail.com, to R.S.V.P.
http://www.autismspeaks.org/
Highlight the “Be Informed” tab and click on “Video Glossary”. Then scroll down and login to access the resources under “Developmental Milestones”. These excellent video clips provide an overview of typical social, emotional, and language development.
Positive ways that you can help your baby or toddler learn and grow:
http://www.cdc.gov/features/parenting/infantstoddlers.html
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.
Baby Proofing Your Home: Find out how, why and when to baby proof your home. Look at what’s new and available to keep your baby safe. You will learn standard safety precautions and tips to create a child-safe home.
Making Your Own Baby Food
Reservations are required.
DATES: Call for specific dates and times
TIME:
LOCATION: Alpha office 11549 Los Osos Valley Road Ste 104, SLO
TUITION: free
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: pregnant or parenting
CONTACT: Diana at ALPHA, 805-541-3367, info@sloalpha.org
www.sloalpha.org
Workshops will provide an overview of the four basic rights and protections for school children, under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
http://taskca.org/workshops.html
CLASSES OFFERED IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH
DATES/TIME: To be determined based on interest
LOCATION: Offered county-wide
CONTACT: Yolanda McAlpine, Team of Advocates for Special Kids (T.A.S.K.) at (805) 461-0231
Next workshop: Friday, January 12, from 9:00-1:00, at Tri-Counties Regional Center, SLO
Workshop Flyer
Learn the benefits of choosing to breastfeed for both mother and baby.
Tuesday, October 25th
Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center Auditorium
5:00pm-7:00pm
Reservations recommended, please call (800) 483-6387
A collaborative of individuals, agencies, health professionals and policy makers dedicated to the prevention of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders in San Luis County.
Fetal Development Brochure
Please call to register; this is not a drop-in support group.
DAYS: Wednesdays, January 18th-March 21st
TIME: 10:00-11:30a.m.
LOCATION: San Luis Obispo
CONTACT: For more information, call Tony Huffaker @ Hospice of SLO County, (805) 544-2266
BEST PALS offers FREE screening, evaluation, and intervention services to assist children 0- kindergarten age, and their families in all areas of development. We provide your family with tools and information, as well as behavior management techniques to address your child’s behavior and social difficulties. Our experienced staff will deliver services in your child’s natural environment, with learning tailored to meet your child’s and family’s needs.
CONTACT: To learn more about BEST PALS, call Julie Loe at (805) 772-6014 or visit the website and view the video:
http://www.best-pals.org/
Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County
Our Mission is to help children of San Luis Obispo County reach their full potential through professionally supported one-to-one relationships. Big Brothers Big Sisters serves adolescents (ages 13-17), children (ages 6-12), children of divorced parents, single-parent families, and foster families that reside in San Luis Obispo County.
142 Cross Street
Unit 140
San Luis Obispo
781-3226 (office)
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/
Car Safety Seat Law-Important Changes
Booster Seat Flier
Booster Seat Spanish Flier
Born Learning, a program of United Way of San Luis Obispo County, is an educational outreach program designed to help parents, grandparents and caregivers be their child’s first teacher. By turning everyday moments into fun learning opportunities, adults can help children learn, setting the stage for future success in school and life. Online materials are available in English and Spanish, and include game and activity suggestions, health and nutrition information, highlights of learning and developmental stages, and much more.
http://www.unitedwayslo.org/BornLearning/index.html
Check out Born Learning Flash Film – A Tale of Two Children
For more information, contact United Way of San Luis Obispo County at (805) 541-1234 or visit www.unitedwayslo.org
Parenting Is Tough.
The Boys Town National Hotline Can Help.
Challenging…Rewarding…Frustrating
Parenting is many things. In today’s speed-of-a-text world there’s one thing it’s not…easy.
Sometimes it’s hard to know if you’re doing what’s best for your kids. And with new media-hyped “experts” popping up every time you go online, it’s hard to know who to trust to help you stay connected with your kids.
You need help that’s always there and backed by the experience of working with millions of kids and families. You need the Boys Town National Hotline.
The Boys Town National Hotline’s specially trained counselors are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to offer you parenting advice and assistance. These dedicated professionals receive ongoing training on how to deal with situations ranging from suicide to challenges parents encounter every day with their teens.
http://parenting.org/national-hotline
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
Building Enduring Ties that Enrich Relationships (B.E.T.T.E.R.), a program provided by the Women’s Community Center of San Luis Obispo County, supports noncustodial parents who want to see their children, but can’t afford to because of the enormous cost of supervised visits.
Noncustodial parents may call B.E.T.T.E.R at 544-9313 to set up an appointment. If qualified for services, WCC will pair the parent with a volunteer monitor who will coordinate visitation dates/times and pick-up/drop-off locations. The monitor stays on-site during the visit.
B.E.T.T.E.R is sanctioned by the courts.
Caring and Connected Parenting: A Guide to Raising Connected Children. This guide supports and strengthens the partnership between parents and children, particularly new parents embarking on this great adventure in their lives. Based on the latest neuroscience research, this guide contains sections for newborns to 1 year, 1 to 2 years, 2 to 3 years, and 3 to 4 years old. There is also a parents’ section and an additional section for parents who come from abusive backgrounds. The guide has been endorsed by Nobel Peace Prize Laureates Desmond Tutu and Betty Williams, pediatricians T. Berry Brazelton, M.D. and Laura Jana, M.D. and psychiatrist and author Daniel Siegel, M.D.
Link to the Guide: http://www.saiv.net/ccp.htm
CF Application
Celebrating Families, a 16-week program for the whole family, provides a free family style dinner as well as family education sessions in order to create a successful and healthy family environment. Celebrating Families aims to help families impacted by substance abuse and drug dependence by giving families the skills they need to foster a healthy and effective family unit.
DATES:
Atascadero-Class currently in session. Call for the next start date.
Grover Beach-Class currently in session. Call for the next start date.
TIME: 5:00-7:30p.m.
LOCATION: Drug & Alcohol Services, Atascadero
COST: free
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Designed for families impacted by substance abuse, with children ages newborn to 17.
CONTACT: Jamie Stuart @ 461-6040 (North County) or Betty Gillespie @ 781-4708 for information on San Luis Obispo and South County classes.
Here you will find a wealth of information from across all of CDC, covering everything from safety at home and the community to immunization schedules and developmental milestones.
http://www.cdc.gov/parents/
http://parenting-ed.org/
Under “For Parents”, click on “Handouts”: Excellent parenting information, with handouts (English & Spanish) for parents of young children, school-age children, and teenagers on a variety of topics (discipline, communication, safety, specific age-related concerns).
Under “For Parents”, click on “Parent Links“: Links to multiple parenting websites, including sites devoted to single-parenting, expectant parents, parents of children with special needs and parents with twins, providing additional information and support.
Navigation: Helping Families Find their Way on a New Journey
An eight week course designed to provide support, guidance and valuable information for families either with a new autism spectrum disorder diagnosis, or families that believe they may need one.
Navigation Flyer
Tuesdays, January 17– March 6, 2012
6:00-7:30pm (children need to be fed prior to class start)
Cal Poly Lab School Preschool
Cost is $300 per family for the entire 8 weeks
To register, or for more information, please go to:
www.AutismSpectrumCenter.com/Navigation
Questions, please contact Rebecca Trimbath, BCBA, rtrimbath@autismspectrumcenter.com or 269-352-3660
The center brings together and empowers individuals, families, and professionals for the purpose of improving the quality of life of those affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders.
http://autismspectrumcenter.com/
Special Events Flyer
The Central Coast Autism Spectrum Center
889 Murray Street, Suite 200
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 763-1100
Questions can be submitted to
contact@autismspectrumcenter.com
Central Coast Family News is distributed monthly throughout San Luis Obispo County. Read the latest issue online at www.centralcoastfamily.com. Our goal is to support Central Coast families and the resources they need to thrive!
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.
Head Start, Migrant Head Start and Early Head Start: (805) 544-4355
California State Preschool: (805) 782-7275
To report suspected cases of child abuse and/or neglect to Child Welfare Services, call 1-800-781-KIDS/5437 (24-hour line). You are not required to have witnessed abuse or have complete proof of the incident. Report what you observed or what your were told that caused suspicion that a child is being physically, sexually, or emotionally abused or neglected. When in doubt, call CWS or law enforcement.
Our primary focus is to provide local children in need with clothing, shoes, backpacks, school supplies, blankets, basic household items like beds, towels and dishes for families, and holiday items. We also help provide women’s clothing, maternity clothing, newborn baby clothes and diapers.
The Teen’s Closet, a free school supply and clothing store for teenage students in need, is located at 1212 Farroll Avenue in Arroyo Grande (behind A.G. Care Center).
http://www.childrensresourcenetwork.org/
Ms. Lisa Ray
805-709-8673
lisa@childrensresourcenetwork.org
http://circleofparents.org/
Click on “Parenting Resources” to access the “Tip Sheets”. These simple handouts will provide guidance to address specific concerns (sibling rivalry, tantrums, swearing), help to create positive routines (chores, bedtime, schoolwork, mealtimes), help to establish more effective discipline/rules and improve communication. Tip sheets are in English and Spanish.
Serving the communities of Los Osos and Morro Bay
Located at:
Sunnyside School
880 Manzanita Dr. Room 18
Los Osos, CA 93402
(805) 540-3365
Mission: To nurture and support healthy families through a collaboration of community organizations.
Vision: The Coastal Family Resource Center envisions a community where every child has a secure and happy home; every parent has the knowledge, skills, and support needed to create and maintain such a home, including access to and knowledge of the resources available to the community.
Services Offered:
Walk-in referral and family support
Parenting classes
Counseling by appointment
CFRC is open Mondays from 8:00-4:00, Wednesdays 8-noon and Thursdays 8:00-noon.
Referral Form (link below), fax to 805.543.6567
CFRC Referral Form
The CAP Parent Education Program provides the opportunity for parents who are referred to the program (through DSS) to learn better ideas, to hear suggestions and generate solutions in becoming an Active Parent, through in-home parent education. Parent Educators have been trained in the Active Parenting curriculum.
CONTACT: If you are a CWS social worker or a CalWORKS worker, please contact Melinda Sokolowski at 541-4122 ext. 25.
http://www.capslo.org/
Community Counseling Center is a non-profit organization that provides short term, affordable counseling for residents of San Luis Obispo County.
CCC offers counseling to children, adolescents and adults of all ages. Issues include: anxiety, depression, grief, anger, stress, eating disorders, as well as marital and family issues, parenting and gay/lesbian issues. Our focus is on concerns that can be helped by short-term counseling. We cannot address crisis situations, substance abuse or chronic mental health problems.
COST: Sliding scale fees are based on the client’s ability to pay. All client fees are used to help the agency.
To start counseling: If you would like counseling, please phone us at 543-7969. We will set up an intake appointment or refer you to outside services if appropriate. An information and referral service is also available, connecting families with a wide range of community resources throughout San Luis Obispo County.
1129 Marsh Street
San Luis Obispo
(805) 543-7969
www.cccslo.com
DATES: ongoing parenting classes for Foster parents (call for workshop topics, dates, times and location)
FKCE Workshops-February 2012
TUITION: free
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Priority will be given to Foster or Adoptive Parents and Kinship Care Givers
CONTACT: Call Linda at Youth Programs (546-3252) to reserve your space, or Mimi Feliciano-Hix (546-3156) for more information.
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
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.
Children: The Challenge of Divorce
This class addresses the needs of children whose parents maintain separate households and provides the “how to” of maintaining an ongoing co-parental relationship. This class is for adults only and satisfies the Court’s requirements for parent education prior to receiving final orders.
Co-Parenting Essentials (COPE)
A co-parental education class for divorced & divorcing parents, parents with shared custody, and parents without custody, who are involved in continued conflict. Parents will learn about the detrimental effects of conflict on their children and will learn new ways to communicate to end fighting and to increase cooperation. (This class is currently not offered)
Family Court parenting classes are designed for families who have a court case number. For more information: call (805) 781-5423 for Family Court Services
http://www.slocourts.ca.gov/fcs
http://slocourts.net/fcs
Children’s Home Society of California has created a series of Family Education brochures to assist parents and other caregivers with common parenting concerns. The informational brochures cover topics such as: Communication, Positive Discipline, Managing Anger, Special Needs-Information for Parents, and are available free of charge (shipping charges only) in English, Khmer, Spanish, and Vietnamese. If you would like to receive CHS’s materials (Material Request Form below), please contact the Family Education Program by phone or print the Material Request Form and return it (by mail or FAX) to CHS.
Material Request Form
Family Education Program
1300 West Fourth Street
Los Angeles, CA 90017
PH: (213) 240-5988
FAX: (213) 240-5945
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
These groups offer a great opportunity to meet other relative caregivers, share ideas and get information!
DATES: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month
TIME: 6:00-8:00p.m.
Potluck dinner-Family Ties will provide the main dish & beverages.
LOCATION: Kinship Center, Family Ties office (75 North Main Street, Templeton)
TUITION: free, with recreation for children provided
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Caregiver must live in SLO County and child’s primary residence is with the relative caregiver. Family Ties is a voluntary program
CONTACT: RSVP a must! Call 434-2126 (Marta Nielsen, Program Coordinator, at ext. 30)
FOR OTHER FREE FAMILY TIES SERVICES: legal assistance, parent education, case management, recreational events, referral and information, or counseling-call 434-2126 to set-up an intake appointment.
http://www.kinshipcenter.org/
Hey dad – looking for parenting information that is just for you? We’ve got information, advice, and resources just for dads. Whether you’re trying to figure out how to change a diaper or having a panic attack because your daughter has a date on Friday, www.fatherhood.org is your place for the latest news, solutions, and more!
http://www.fatherhood.org
Tips on “Raising an Independent Kid”
http://www.fatherhood.org/Page.aspx?pid=1031
Specializing in Attention and Hyperactivity Disorders
Learn how to interpret and solve some of the most difficult aspects of your child’s misunderstood gifts. The Flaton ADDept (adept) Center’s website provides an educational tool for those interested in learning about Dr. Flaton’s program for assesing, diagnosing, and caring for children, teens and young adults who have difficulty with maintaing focus or managing impulsivness. A variety of support groups are available for children and teens.
http://janetflatonmd.com/default.aspx
Janet E. Flaton, M.D. , INC.
Phone: 805 545 8500
1428 Phillips Lane, Suite B-1
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
janetflatonmd@gmail.com
The Flaton ADDept Center will be offering the following summer groups and classes:
Becoming a Love and Logic Parent-Parenting Class
Summer Camps
Wise Girls
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 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
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
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
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
The Case for Early Parenthood Education
Getting it Right From the Start-Article Link
Are you a grandparent that is raising your grandchildren?
Do you feel like you are all alone?
Would you like a place to come and talk about the rewards and challenges you face with your grandchildren?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, please come and join us:
DATES: every Thursday morning, during the school year
TIME: 9:00a.m.
LOCATION: Room 107, South County SAFE Family Resource Center, Arroyo Grande
TUITION: free
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: any grandparent raising grandchildren, also open to foster grandparents
CONTACT: Laurie Morgan at S.A.F.E, 474-2032
We are a grassroots organization created to assist grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. Resource information and discussion based on experience of those who are presently raising their grandchildren.
DATES: 1st Thursday of the month (no meeting in July or August)
TIME: 10:00a.m.
LOCATION: Centennial Park, Paso Robles
TUITION: free
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: any grandparent raising grandchildren, also open to foster grandparents
CONTACT: Tom Reed (805) 237-2732 or Christina Hatch @ 237-4086
teapad@charter.net
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
Para Familias y seres queridos que tienen personas con problemas mentales; visite el grupo sin hacer cita – no hay costo y no es necesario llamar para asistir. Bilingual (Spanish/English) support group for parents, caregivers and families of children with special mental health and behavioral needs.
FECHAS: Jueves (Thursdays)
HORA: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
LOCACION: 784 High Street (corner of High and Santa Barbara Street), San Luis Obispo
COSTO: no hay costo. (free, drop in group-reservations are not required)
CONTACTO: Para más información llame (for more information call) Patty Ramirez, Asesoría Familiar, Bilingual/Spanish (805) 541-5144 ext. 129 o Janice Holmes, Lead Family Advocate, Adult Services (805)541-5144 ext. 171
http://www.t-mha.org/
http://slothestigma.org/
http://publications.usa.gov/
The Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Women’s Health and the Federal Citizen Information Center have created the “Healthy Moms Advice Kit”. It’s filled with practical tips on topics such as hay fever, recognizing and conquering depression, keeping food safe, discovering the real differences between name band and generic drugs, and getting a good night’s sleep.
To receive services through Coast Unified’s Healthy Start progam, a family must have a child currently enrolled in one of our local schools:
Cambria Grammar
Santa Lucia Middle School
Coast Union High School
Leffingwell High School
Contact Information:
Call Cambria Grammar School at (805) 927-4400 or Maria Mendoza, Healthy Start Family Advocate, at (805) 909-0752.
The office is located at: 3223 Main Street, Cambria
HEAR OUR VOICES Public Performance
“HEAR OUR VOICES” tackles the topic of BULLYING!! Looking through the lenses of different perspectives (mother, friend, victim), this production focuses on a bullying incident and the tragic outcome that ripples through a community.
Due to the sensitive nature of this topic, this performance is limited to high school students and adults.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
SLO Library Community Room
995 Palm Street, SLO
7pm—8:30pm
The heartache of loss and the burden of serious illness is often eased by participation in a caring, supportive environment and the opportunity to join in sharing with others. All groups are facilitated by trained Hospice of SLO County leaders. Exchanging coping information and expressing the feelings that comes in anticipating or coping with a death or illness helps in promoting healing. Hospice of San Luis Obispo County offers the following support group meetings free of charge to interested community members. Note: please arrive 10 minutes early if it’s your first meeting.
CONTACT: The Counseling Program Coordinator can be reached @ 544-2266, ext. 218 or call 434-1164 for information
- Spouse/Partner Loss Group and General Bereavement Group-call if you are interested in participating
Hospice of SLO County, 1345 Oak Street, Paso Robles
The heartache of loss and the burden of serious illness is often eased by participation in a caring, supportive environment and the opportunity to join in sharing with others. All groups are facilitated by trained Hospice of SLO County leaders. Exchanging coping information and expressing the feelings that comes in anticipating or coping with a death or illness helps in promoting healing. Hospice of San Luis Obispo County offers the following support group meetings free of charge to interested community members. Note: please arrive 10 minutes early if it’s your first meeting.
- General Bereavement Support Group : Tuesdays, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
- Spouse/Partner Loss Support Group : Thursdays, 11:30am – 1:00pm
- Survivors of Suicide (for those left behind): Wednesdays, 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Please call to pre-register for this Support Group - Bereaved Parent Support Group: Wednesdays (1/18-3/21), 10:00am – 11:30pm
Please call to pre-register for this Support Group
All Support Groups meet at :
Hospice of SLO County
1304 Pacific St.
San Luis Obispo
CONTACT: The Counseling Program Coordinator can be reached @ 544-2266, ext. 218 or 434-1164 for more information
hospiceslo@hospiceslo.org
http://www.hospiceslo.org
The heartache of loss and the burden of serious illness is often eased by participation in a caring, supportive environment and the opportunity to join in sharing with others. All groups are facilitated by trained Hospice of SLO County leaders. Exchanging coping information and expressing the feelings that comes in anticipating or coping with a death or illness helps in promoting healing. Hospice of San Luis Obispo County offers the following support group meetings free of charge to interested community members. Note: please arrive 10 minutes early if it’s your first meeting.
- General Bereavement Support Group: Tuesdays, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
SAFE/County Offices, 1086 Grand Avenue, Arroyo Grande - Spouse/Partner Loss Support: Thursdays, 5:o0 pm – 6:30 pm
New Life Church, 990 James Way, Pismo Beach
CONTACT: The Counseling Program Coordinator can be reached @ 544-2266, ext. 218 or 434-1164 for more information
http://www.hospiceslo.org
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
Institute for the Family is a private, non-profit agency established in 1988, dedicated to providing quality counseling to families on the Central Coast at an affordable price. The Institute provides a full range of counseling services, including family sessions and child & adolescent therapy. Institute for the Family is located at 150 South 6th Street, Suite B, in Grover Beach and can be reached at (805) 489-1005.
On this site, there are interactive tools that allow you to view developmental milestones (social/emotional, cognitive, & language) at each age and stage and a checklist to track your own child’s development.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/index.html
View the video Baby Steps, describing early milestones at: http://www.cdc.gov/CDCtv/BabySteps/
Jack’s Helping Hand, a non-profit organization, was created for purposes of advocating and advancing the interests of children and young people with special needs.
Family Support Groups
Groups are designed for families facing the challenges of a child with cancer. Meetings are on the 4th Monday of the month at 7:00p.m., at the Hearst Cancer Resource Center
1941 Johnson Avenue, San Luis Obispo
Call for more information, (805) 547-1914
Adaptive Toy Lending Library
21 Zaca Lane, #100
San Luis Obispo
(805) 547-1914 (call for days/times)
Jack’s Helping Hand Adaptive Toy Lending Library provides financial assistance for therapeutic equipment or transportation to a medical facility, hospital or camp for disabled children when no other agency will provide it.
www.jackshelpinghand.org
jhh@jackshelpinghand.org
A free world-class education for anyone anywhere. The Khan Academy is an organization on a mission. We’re a not-for-profit with the goal of changing education for the better by providing a free world-class education to anyone anywhere. All of the site’s resources are available to anyone. It doesn’t matter if you are a student, teacher, home-schooler, principal, adult returning to the classroom after 20 years, or a friendly alien just trying to get a leg up in earthly biology. The Khan Academy’s materials and resources are available to you completely free of charge.
Students can make use of our extensive video library, practice exercises, and assessments from any computer with access to the web. Our library of videos covers K-12 math, science topics such as biology, chemistry, and physics, and even reaches into the humanities with playlists on finance and history. Each video is a digestible chunk, approximately 10 minutes long, and especially purposed for viewing on the computer.
http://www.khanacademy.org/
Kinship Center San Luis Obispo County Program Center
71 Main Street
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-2449
http://www.kinshipcenter.org/mental-health/service-locations/san-luis-obispo-county.html
La Conexión de Mami es un grupo de apoyo guiado por colegas que te brinda una oportunidad para hablar sobre los retos de ser madres de familia y explora el cómo apoyar el crecimiento positivo y desarrollo de tu(s) hijo(s) para asegurar un principio saludable en un ambiente seguro.
Hablando sobre cómo te sientes es el primer paso…y
ALPHA está aquí para ayudarte!
EN OCEANO:
¿Cuándo: Cada jueves de 6-7pm
¿Dónde: Centro de Recursos de Oceano, 1511 19th Street, Oceano
¿Cuánto Cuesta: ES GRATIS!!!!
¿Quién es elegible: Todas las mamás–embarazada o con bebés
EN ATASCADERO :
¿Cuándo: Cada miércoles de 6-7pm
¿Dónde: El Link Comunitario (The Community Link), 6500 A Morro Rd., Atascadero
¿Cuánto Cuesta: ES GRATIS!!!!
¿Quién es elegible: Todas las mamás–embarazada o con bebés
Para más información, Comunícate con Julissa Dyer llamando al (805) 541-3367
Mami Connection Flyer SPANISH
“Mommy’s Connection: Speak Up When You’re Feeling Down!” is a peer-led support group that provides an opportunity to discuss the challenges of parenting and explore how to support the positive growth and development of your child(ren) to ensure a healthy beginning in a safe environment. Speaking about how you feel is the first step… and ALPHA is here to help!
DATES/TIMES: Every Thursday from 6pm-7pm at the Oceano Family Resource Center, Oceano
DATES/TIMES: Every Wednesday from 6pm-7pm at THE LINK, Atascadero
TUITION: FREE!
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: For pregnant or parenting mothers
CONTACT: For more information call Julissa Dyer (805) 541-3367
www.sloalpha.org
Mommy’s Connection Flyer
Love and Logic Flyer
Love and Logic Love allows children to grow through their mistakes. Logic allows them to live with the consequences of their choices. Learn the Love and Logic process of discipline. Designed for parents and guardians. Presented by Tim Ross, LCSW
DATES: Mondays, February 27 – March 26 (five consecutive weeks)
TIME: 6:10 -8:00pm
LOCATION: Pacheco Elementary, San Luis Obispo – Library
COST: $65/parent – additional parent $30 Childcare is available: $18/child, $27/family
CONTACT: San Luis Coastal Adult School http://ae.slcusd.org, (805) 549-1222
Love and Logic Flyer
Love allows children to grow through their mistakes. Logic allows them to live with the consequences of their choices. Learn the Love and Logic process of discipline. This class is designed for parents and guardians. Presented by Tim Ross, LCSW
DATES: Wednesdays, February 29 – March 21 (four consecutive weeks)
TIME: 5:45-8:00pm
LOCATION: Los Ranchos Elementary, San Luis Obispo – Library
COST: $65/parent – additional parent $30 Childcare is available: $18/child, $27/family
CONTACT: San Luis Coastal Adult School http://ae.slcusd.org 805 549-1222
Transforming ADHD. Empowering People.
Are you interested in less stress and more effectiveness as a parent? Tim Ross, LCSW, and the Flaton ADDept Center are pleased to offer “Becoming a Love and Logic Parent”.
DATES: Call for information
TIME:
COST: $100 per person and $175 a couple
LOCATION: 1302 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo
CONTACT: Please email moe@flatonaddeptcenter.com or call at 805-545-8500
October-Love and Logic
Facilitated by Tim Ross and Erin Brzykcy
Love allows children to grow through their mistakes. Logic allows them to live with the consequences of their choices. Learn the Love and Logic methodology through a class that is specially designed for the families of children with more intensive special needs. Children who fall into this category typically have: limited speech or communication; delays in both cognitive and social skills and challenges generalizing skills from one situation to another.
DATES: Thursdays, April 26th-May 31st, 2012
TIME: evenings
COST: $25.00 (scholarships are available)
LOCATION: Call for time and location
CONTACT: Terri Kurczewski @ 544-0801x 28 with questions or to enroll
