Ongoing
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Ibis Plaza Suite 400
3535 Quakerbridge Road Hamilton, NJ 08619 |
Parents Anonymous
10:00 am-12:00 noon
Every Wednesday
Childcare provided free of charge
sponsored by Family Support Organization of Burlington/Mercer
Free
Do you ever feel stressed and overwhelmed as a parent? Come to a Parents Anonymous group where parents/caregivers can freely share their concerns, problems, questions, and solutions about parenting in a safe and supportive environment. Asking for help is a sign of strength.Please contact Paulette at 609-586-1200.
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Ibis Plaza Suite 400 3535 Quakerbridge Road Hamilton, NJ 08619 |
Special Education Support Group
First Wednesday of every month
609-586-1200
sponsored by Family Support Organization of Burlington/Mercer
Free
A support group for those parents/caregivers whose children have special education needs. Get help writing a letter, organizing paperwork, or understanding what an IEP is.
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Trenton Events Calender
Free
Trenton is a busy place. The events calendar is the place to tell neighbors and the region of all that goes on here. The calendar welcomes postings of community meetings and charitable fundraisers, sports and entertainment, museum exhibits and every nonpolitical event open to the public. Please submit calendar postings to jdavis@trentonnj.org.
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January 2009
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Tuesday, January 6 - Tuesday, January 13
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Ibis Plaza Suite 400 3535 Quakerbridge Road Hamilton, NJ 08619 |
Explosive Child
Free workshop and childcare
Tuesdays, January 6th and 13th, 2008
609-586-1200
sponsored by Family Support Organization of Burlington/Mercer C
Free
These 2 sessions help parents/caregivers understand the easily frustrated and explosive child. Using the Collaborative Problem-Solving Approach can reduce meltdowns and promote harmony. Please call to register and arrange childcare.
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Tuesday, January 6 - Tuesday, January 27
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Ibis Plaza Suite 400 3535 Quakerbridge Road Hamilton, NJ 08619 |
Special Education Fast Track Gold Level
Free workshop and childcare
609-586-1200
Tuesdays, January 6th-27th, 2009
sponsored by Family Support Organization of Burlington/Mercer
Free
Special Education Fast track (Families and Schools Together) is a 3-level Special Ed Basics class. The Gold level consists of 4 sessions. Parents/caregivers can attend a single class but must attend all 4 sessions for a certificate. The sessions are: January 6 Preparing for Your Child's IEP Meeting January 13 Attending Your Child's IEP Meeting January 20 Resolving IEP Disputes with Mediation and/or Due Process January 27 Filing a Complaint, Lawyers, and Legal Research Please call ahead to register and arrange childcare
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Wednesday, January 7 - Thursday, February 19
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Ibis Plaza Suite 400 3535 Quakerbridge Road Hamilton, NJ 08619 |
Strengthening Families
Classes, dinner, and childcare are free. Please call ahead to register and arrange for childcare.
609-586-1200
Wednesdays and Thursdays,
sponsored by Family Support Organization of Burlington/Mercer
Free
This program is for parents/guardians of children from the ages of 6 to 11 years of age(a child in this age group must participate with the parent/guardian). Parents/guardians and children learn skills to improve family life and practice these skills together. The group meets every Wednesday and Thursday for 7 weeks starting january 7th and ending february 19th. The group meets 5:30-8:00 PM. Childcare is provided free for children under 6 years of age. Older children can participate or help. Dinner is provided free each night. There is an incentive for perfect attendance of all 14 classes. Spend quality time with your children sharing food and deepening your relationship.
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Thursday, January 8 - Thursday, February 19
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Ibis Plaza Suite 400 3535 Quakerbridge Road Hamilton, NJ 08619 |
Total Transformation
Classes and childcare are free. Please call ahead to register and arrange for childcare.
Thursdays,
609-586-1200
sponsored by Family Support Organization of Burlington/Mercer
Free
If your family is stressed because your child's behavior is disrespectful and disruptive, the training provided in this 7-week program can help you understand this behavior and manage it more effectively.
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Tuesday, January 13
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Ibis Plaza Suite 400 3535 Quakerbridge Road Hamilton, NJ 08619 |
Juvenile Justice Process: From Offense to Disposition
Free presentation. No childcare available.
609-586-1200
sponsored by Family Support Organization of Burlington/Mercer
Free
What happens when a young person gets in trouble with law enforcement and enters the juvenile justice system? What is the role of a probation officer? More families are finding themselves involved with the Juvenile Justice System as their kids get warned, cited, or taken into custody for their behavior. Learn more about this system in a presentation by Mercer County Probation Staff. Please call ahead to register.
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Friday, January 16
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
YMCA Hamilton |
Autism New Jersey/COSAC's Mercer County Support Group Meeting
609.883.8100 ext.45
sponsored by Autism New Jersey/COSAC
Free
Support Group for parents and caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder7
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Friday, January 16
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Ibis Plaza Suite 400 3535 Quakerbridge Road Hamilton, NJ 08619 |
Parenting the Child Who's Challenged, Handling Sibling Rivalry
Class and childcare are free. Please call ahead to register and arrange for childcare.609-586-1200
sponsored by Family Support Organization of Burlington/Mercer
Free
How do you know if the fighting and competition between brothers and sisters is "normal"? Do you know the difference between sibling rivalry and sibling conflict? Learn how to identify each one and correct behaviors to improve sibling relationships.
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February 2009
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Tuesday, February 10
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Ibis Plaza Suite 400 3535 Quakerbridge Road Hamilton, NJ 08619 |
Parenting the Child Who's Challenged, Session 11, Special Education Organizing an IEP Binder
Free workshop and childcare
609-586-1200
sponsored by Family Support Organization of Burlington/Mercer
Free
Session 11 of the "Parenting the Child Who's Challenged"12-session series discusses organization of IEP information. Learn how to keep information organized and available. Learn how to document communications with the school and create a master plan for your child. Please call ahead to register and arrange childcare.
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