Ongoing
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| Ibis Plaza Suite 400 3535 Quakerbridge Road Hamilton, NJ 08619 |
Grandparents Support Group
2nd and 4th Mondays each month
Paulette Mader
609-586-1200
sponsored by Family Support Organization of Burlington/Mercer C
Free
This grandparent-led group is a safe place to talk about issues unique to grandparents raising their grandchildren. Refreshments are served. |
| Ibis Plaza Suite 400 3535 Quakerbridge Road Hamilton, NJ 08619 |
How are brothers and sisters affected by siblings with challenges? Learn how to help your children cope with their challenged siblings.
Daytime session runs 10AM-12PM. Evening session runs 6PM-8PM. Multiple dates, please call 609-586-1200 for more information. Class and childcare are free. Please call ahead to register and arrange for childcare.
sponsored by Family Support Organization of Burlington/Mercer
Free
How are brothers and sisters affected by siblings with challenges? Learn how to help your children cope with their challenged siblings. |
| Ibis Plaza Suite 400 3535 Quakerbridge Road Hamilton, NJ 08619 |
Parenting the Child Who's Challenged, Session 1 System of Care
Multiple dates, please call 609-586-1200 for more information free child care.
Daytime session runs 10AM-12PM. Evening session runs 6PM-8PM.
sponsored by Family Support Organization of Burlington/Mercer
Free
Parenting the Child Who's Challenged was designed by parents whose children have emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges. These are the classes we wish we had when raising our kids! Session 1 outlines the System of Care for children with emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges and describes wraparound services and natural supports. Learn what a crisis plan is as well as an Individual Service Plan. You can attend any single session that interests you, or, for a certificate of completion, you can attend all 12. |
| Ibis Plaza Suite 400 3535 Quakerbridge Road Hamilton, NJ 08619 |
Parenting the Child Who's Challenged, Session 2, Child Family Team
Daytime session runs 10AM-12PM. Evening session runs 6PM-8PM.
Multiple dates, please call 609-586-1200 for more information
sponsored by Family Support Organization of Burlington/Mercer
Free
For families whose children are in the system of care for children with emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges, the Child Family Team members plan and share ideas and resources to help the child. What is the role of the parent/guardian on the team? Who are all these people? What is a Strength and Needs Assessment? Get the answers to these questions and any questions you have. |
| Ibis Plaza Suite 400 3535 Quakerbridge Road Hamilton, NJ 08619 |
Parenting the Child who's Challenged, Session 3, Growth and Development
Daytime session runs 10AM-12PM. Evening session runs 6PM-8PM. Multiple dates, please call 609-586-1200 for more information and free child car.
sponsored by Family Support Organization of Burlington/Mercer
Free
This session discusses normal growth and development. Learn what's normal for different ages. What happens when the parent realizes the child's development is a concern or a diagnosis is made? Learn what a parent should know about the child's diagnosis to become a good advocate for the child. |
| Ibis Plaza Suite 400 3535 Quakerbridge Road Hamilton, NJ 08619 |
Parenting the Child Who's Challenged, Session 4, The Alternative Response
Multiple dates, please call 609-586-1200 for more information. Daytime session runs 10AM-12PM. Evening session runs 6PM-8PM. Class and childcare are free. Please call ahead to register and arrange for childcare.
sponsored by Family Support Organization of Burlington/Mercer
Free
Do you know your child's triggers? Have you tried methods to manage your child's behavior that have not worked or made you uncomfortable? Here's another tool for the parenting toolkit. The Alternative Response helps parents question behaviors that aren't appropriate and helps the child plan an "alternative" for the next time. |
| Ibis Plaza Suite 400 3535 Quakerbridge Road Hamilton, NJ 08619 |
Parenting the Child Who's Challenged, Session 5 Discipline
Multiple dates, please call 609-586-1200 for more information. Daytime session runs 10AM-12PM. Evening session runs 6PM-8PM. Class and childcare are free. Please call ahead to register and arrange for childcare.
sponsored by Family Support Organization of Burlington/Mercer
Free
The Collaborative Problem-Solving Approach teaches you how to create win-win situations with your child when you are confronted with a potential melt-down. Have a plan for the next time you encounter an explosive situation with your child. |
| Ibis Plaza Suite 400 3535 Quakerbridge Road Hamilton, NJ 08619 |
Parenting the Child Who's Challenged, Session 6, Handling Sibling Rivalry
Multiple dates, please call 609-586-1200 for more information. Daytime session runs 10AM-12PM. Evening session runs 6PM-8PM. Class and childcare are free. Please call ahead to register and arrange for childcare.
sponsored by Family Support Organization of Burlington/Mercer
Free
How do you know if the fighting and competition between siblings is "normal"? Learn the difference between sibling rivalry and sibling conflict. Learn ho to intervene to improve sibling relationships. |
| Ibis Plaza Suite 400 3535 Quakerbridge Road Hamilton, NJ 08619 |
Parenting the Child Who's Challenged, Session 8 Family Systems
Multiple dates, please call 609-586-1200 for more information. Daytime session runs 10AM-12PM. Evening session runs 6PM-8PM. Class and childcare are free. Please call ahead to register and arrange for childcare.
sponsored by Family Support Organization of Burlington/Mercer
Free
Learn about family equilibrium and how families are affected when one family member changes. Learn how families are affected by isolation, grief, and respite. |
| Ibis Plaza Suite 400 3535 Quakerbridge Road Hamilton, NJ 08619 |
Parenting the Child Who's Challenged, Session 9, Advocacy
Multiple dates, please call 609-586-1200 for more information. Daytime session runs 10AM-12PM. Evening session runs 6PM-8PM. Class and childcare are free. Please call ahead to register and arrange for childcare.
sponsored by Family Support Organization of Burlington/Mercer .
Free
What is advocacy? How can you develop relationships with the people who provide services for your child, such as schools, courts, therapists, and other care providers? Advocacy begins at home and, when practiced in the community, can help other families, not just your own. |
| Ibis Plaza Suite 400 3535 Quakerbridge Road Hamilton, NJ 08619 |
Parents Anonymous
1st and 3rd Wednesdays 6PM_8PM and 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 10AM-12PM Support group and childcare are free. Please call 609-586-1200 ahead to arrange childcare.
sponsored by Family Support Organization of Burlington/Mercer C
Free
Do you ever feel stressed and overwhelmed as a parent? Can your kids really push your buttons? Want other parents to talk to? Come to a Parents Anonymous group where parents can freely share their questions, concerns, problems, and solutions about parenting in a safe and supportive atmosphere. Please note this schedule is new as of July 1st, 2009. |
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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Special Ed Resource Line
First Monday Every Month
sponsored by Family Support Organization of Burlington/Mercer
Free
Our trained staff is available to answer Special Education questions or talk with you about your child's services or IEP. Please dial 609-586-1200, ext. 322 and ask for Laurie. |
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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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March 2010
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Monday, March 15
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Ocean Township Intermediate School Cafetorium |
Safety and Emergency Preparedness for Family and School Personnel
For Information
Gary Weitzen
732-785-1099
info@poac.net
sponsored by POAC Autism Services
Free
This training is for parents, teachers, paraprofessionals, and anyone involved with the care and education of a child or adult with autism. Safety, emergency, and crisis intervention are topics that are sometimes uncomfortable to think about. Being prepared for such situations is the best way to minimize the negative effects. This workshop will help prepare for emergencies and lower risk. These issues and more will be addressed: Autism spectrum risk awareness & management Wandering Preparing for an emergency Safety in the home Safe travel Alerting neighbors 911 data base alerts Developing a handout Sharing de-escalation techniques Working with the school district to upgrade safety and lower risk School support network for spectrum students Safety and risk life skills education for students and adults with autism Working proactively with schools and law enforcement agencies |
Thursday, March 18
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Educational Enrichment Center 107 Hendrickson Ave, Brick, NJ 08724 |
Teaching Children with Autism in an Inclusive Setting
For Information
Gary Weitzen
732-785-1099
info@poac.net
sponsored by POAC Autism Services
Free
There are many benefits to inclusion for both children in regular education and special education when inclusion practices are implemented correctly and the necessary supports are provided. This presentation will provide: • an overview of inclusion • the benefits of inclusion • effective inclusion practices • guidelines for successful inclusion Effective inclusion practices such as positive behavior support, classroom management, collaboration, frequent progress monitoring, and data collection to ensure academic, behavioral, and social gains will be reviewed. This presentation will assist parents, regular education teachers, special education teachers and administrators in identifying the practices and supports necessary for successful inclusion. |
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