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Prepared & Distributed by Oakland County Youth Assistance
Family/Parenting Programs
Available Throughout Oakland County For February 2016 and Beyond
In cooperation with the Oakland County Parenting Awareness Coalition
Calendar is on the web at:
www.oakgov.com/ya
IMPORTANT MESSAGE
Beginning in October 2009 we will no longer be able to print and mail the
Parenting Calendar.
Electronic editions of this calendar will be available and will still be updated monthly.
Please continue to send in any new programs to be added or changes to be
made using the form in the front of the calendar as usual.
The electronic version will still be available on our website at:
www.oakgov.com/ya
Thank you
UPCOMING FAMILY/PARENTING PROGRAMS IN OAKLAND COUNTY Help us get the word out about parenting programs you are offering.
Please fill in the necessary information completely (one form for each class), then fax (248) 858-1493 or mail it to: Oakland County Youth Assistance, 1200 N. Telegraph Rd., Bldg. 14 East, Pontiac, MI 48341-0452
PROGRAM TITLE:
PRESENTER/FACILITATOR (NAME, LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE, CONTACT NUMBER):
START DATE/END DATE :
DAY/TIME:
FREQUENCY DURING THE YEAR:
BRIEF COURSE DESCRIPTION:
FUNDING SOURCE:
TYPE/FOCUS OF PROGRAM: I.E., TEEN, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, FATHER FOCUSED, GRANDPARENT FOCUSED
AGE OF TARGETED POPULATION:
CHECK HERE IF APPROPRIATE FOR 0-5 YEAR OLDS:
CLASS SIZE/RESIDENCY LIMITS:
YES:
NO:
IF YES, PLEASE INDICATE LIMIT:
IF YOUR SESSION IS FULL OR HAS ENDED, WHOM DO YOU REFER THE PARENT/PERSON TO:
LOCATION/BUILDING, ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE:
E-MAIL OR WEBSITE ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE:
FAX:
WHAT IS THE COST OF REGISTRATION?
PER PERSON:
PER COUPLE:
MATERIALS:
NAME AND ADDRESS OF YOUR SPONSORING ORGANIZATION:
NAME AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF CONTACT PERSON:
Thank you for completing this questionnaire. Please fax (248) 858-1493, phone (248) 858-0051, or mail to the address above. Information must be received by the 10th of each month for inclusion in the next calendar.
Please contact this office upon conclusion of your program.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! OAKLAND COUNTY PARENTING AWARENESS COALITION For questions or information, please contact Oakland County Youth Assistance at 248-858-0051.
Calendar is on the web at:
www.oakgov.com/ya
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PARENTING CLASSES
DATES/TIMES PROGRAM TITLE LOCATION
COST
SPONSORING
ORGANIZATION
CONTACT PERSON AND
PHONE
Thursday, February 4
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Keep Your Kids Safe Online – Cyber safety program emphasizes
tools & resources to identify dangers & developing a plan of action for safe internet use.
Clarkston Community School’s Board Room
6389 Clarkston Road Clarkston, MI
Free Free Child Care
Clarkston Youth Assistance
248-623-4313
RSVP for child care
Monday, February 8
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Helping Children & Teens With Anxiety – Learn to distinguish normal stress & problematic
anxiety. Increase your knowledge of practical solutions to help your child overcome fears & worries.
Rochester Adams High School Performing Arts Center 3200 W. Tienken Road
Rochester Hills, MI
Free Rochester Area Youth Assistance
Registration:
248-656-3558
Or email
Monday, February 8
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Parenting Workshop for parents of children 0 – 5 yrs. - Why Do
They Do What They Do? Behavior
meanings, make expectations clear, & teach household rules
Brandon Township Library 304 South St., Ortonville
Free – Registration is required.
Childcare will be available on site.
Brandon-Groveland Youth
Assistance
Oakland Family
Services
Margaret Sclesky
248-858-7766
Ext. 300
Wednesday, February 10
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Stress Management – Educational program for professionals, parents, and students (middle
school & high school). Practical ideas to help cope with stress.
Waterford Parks & Recreation Building 5640 Williams Lake Road
Room 109 Waterford, MI
Free Waterford Youth Assistance
Registration:
248-618-7383
Or email
Thursday, February 22
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Parenting Workshop for parents of children 0 – 5 yrs. – Teach me What to Do! Develop emotional
vocabulary, manage children’s
anger & disappointment, & teach problem-solving.
Brandon Township Library 304 South St., Ortonville
Free – Registration is required.
Childcare will be
available on site.
Brandon-Groveland Youth Assistance
Oakland Family
Services
Margaret Sclesky
248-858-7766
Ext. 300
Monday, March 2
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Technology & Social Media Dangers & Addictions
Internet safety for students & parents
Avondale High School Media Center
2900 Waukegan Auburn Hills, MI
Free Avondale Youth Assistance
Colleen
248-852-3716
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DATES/TIMES PROGRAM TITLE LOCATION
COST
SPONSORING
ORGANIZATION
CONTACT PERSON AND
PHONE
Monday, March 14
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Parenting Workshop for parents of children 0 – 5 yrs. – Facing the Challenge! (Part 1) Learn
strategies to promote positive behavior.
Brandon Township Library 304 South St., Ortonville
Free – Registration is required.
Childcare will be available on site.
Brandon-Groveland Youth Assistance
Oakland Family
Services
Margaret Sclesky
248-858-7766
Ext. 300
Tuesday, March 15
7 – 8:30 p.m.
Learn how to communicate with your children to raise respectful
children, while reducing stress & family conflict.
Deerfield Elementary Media Center
3600 Crooks Rd. Rochester Hills, MI
Free Avondale Youth Assistance
Colleen
248-852-3716
Thursday, March 24
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Parenting Workshop for parents
of children 0 – 5 yrs. Facing the Challenge! (Part 2) Identify problem behaviors and meaning,
learn prevention strategies, and teach new skills.
Brandon Township Library
304 South St., Ortonville
Free – Registration is
required. Childcare will be
available on site.
Brandon-
Groveland Youth Assistance
Oakland Family
Services
Margaret Sclesky
248-858-7766
Ext. 300
Ongoing
Early Head Start – 90 minute
visits once a week. Teach parenting skills & child development birth – 3 years old.
In-Home Services. Free OLHSA Patrice Garry
248-409-1642
Ongoing – Call for day & time Incredible Years Preschool – Parenting needs of children 3 - 6 yrs. Problem solving, emotional
control & discipline.
Easter Seals 2399 E. Walton Blvd. Auburn Hills, 48326 or
24445 Northwestern Hwy. Ste. 100, Southfield, 48075
$18 per meeting Easter Seals of Michigan
Register by calling
248-475-6400
Ongoing – Call for day & time PTC – Parenting Through Change
Build parent strengths & teach caregivers new skills to decrease
undesired behaviors & increase compliance.
Easter Seals 2399 E. Walton Blvd. Auburn Hills, 48326
$18 per meeting Easter Seals of Michigan
Terry McLaughlin
248-475-6400
Ongoing
12p.m. – 2 p.m.
Saturdays
Parenting Skills –promotes
healthy and life affirming values, knowledge and interaction between parents and their children.
Health Brings Wealth
15565 Northland Drive Suite 702 West Tower Southfield, MI 48075
Please call for cost
information. Scholarships available.
Health Brings
Wealth, LLC
Nedra Lucas
248-967-9561
healthbringswealth2012@y
ahoo.com
Ongoing – Call for Information Great Parents Program – Socialization Groups/Parent
Education Groups/Monthly Home Visits/Monthly Pre-Natal Groups – For Parents with newborn to age 3 children.
196 Cesar Chavez Ave., Pontiac, MI 48343
Free OLHSA Sharon Everts 248-209-2652
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DATES/TIMES PROGRAM TITLE LOCATION
COST
SPONSORING
ORGANIZATION
CONTACT PERSON AND
PHONE
Ongoing
Call for day & time
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group-
Gather with fellow grandparents and kinship families who share similar experiences.
Varies month-to-month Call for location.
Free OLHSA Lisa Grodsky
248-209-2622
Monthly and private sessions upon request Day & time varies please call
Michigan Special Education Mediation Program – conflict management for all ages and
those with special needs.
Oakland Mediation Center 550 Hulet Drive Bloomfield Hills
Please call Oakland Mediation Centerwww.mediation-omc.org
248-338-4280
Ongoing
Monday-Friday
Nurturing Skills for Families
Parenting Program. Parenting skills home-based program for adult and teen parenting families at risk for abuse and neglect.
Oakland County Health Division
1200 North Telegraph Rd Pontiac, Michigan
No Cost Oakland County
Health Division
Andrea Agboka
248-858-1344
Nurse on Call
1-800-848-5533
Ongoing –
Saturday
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Are You Concerned? – Learn about alcohol/drug addiction impact on
family/friends, interventions & treatment options.
Maplegrove Center 6773 W. Maple Road
West Bloomfield, MI 48322
Free Maplegrove Community
Education
Lisa Kaplan 248-661-6170
Saturday – 1 – 4:30 p.m.
Call for exact Saturday
Substance Abuse Education
Program- designed to educate parents & teens about substance use disorders.
Maplegrove Center
6773 W. Maple Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322
$50 per family Maplegrove
Community Education
Lisa Kaplan
248-661-6170
Ongoing
Call for Dates and Times
Early Learning Communities – Provides parents and caregivers
with the tools and training needed to ensure that their children are prepared and ready to learn when they start school.
Oakland Family Services 114 Orchard Lake Road, Pontiac,
MI 48341
No Cost Oakland Family Services
Sarah Somers 248-858-7766
Ext. 331
Ongoing
Call for Dates and Times
Early Learning Communities-
Child Development Classes- Focus
on Active Learning and Learning through Play. Designed for anyone who cares for children. (Ages 13 –
adult)
Oakland Family Services 114 Orchard Lake Road, Pontiac,
MI 48341
No Cost Oakland Family Services
Margaret Selesky 248-858-7766 ext. 300
Ongoing
Call for Dates and Times
Early Learning Communities
Child Development Classes for all Caregivers of Children (ages 13 and up). Focus on Active Learning with High Scope curriculum.
Lake Orion United Methodist Church, 140 Flint Street,
Lake Orion, MI 48362
No Cost Oakland Family Services
Margaret Selesky 248-858-7766 ext. 300
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DATES/TIMES PROGRAM TITLE LOCATION
COST
SPONSORING
ORGANIZATION
CONTACT PERSON AND
PHONE
Ongoing
Call for Dates and Times
Early Learning Communities
Play groups for Active Learning for
Caregivers and Children ages 2–10 years of age. (High Scope curriculum.)
Oakland Family Services 114 Orchard Lake Road, Pontiac, MI 48341
No Cost Oakland Family Services
Margaret Selesky 248-858-7766 ext. 300
Ongoing – Call for dates and time.
Fussy Baby Program – Birth to 3 years. Education and support
based program for dealing with the difficulties in infancy. In home services to families in Oakland
County.
Oakland Family Services 114 Orchard Lake Road
Pontiac, MI 48341
Free Oakland Family Services
Rachael Fuller
248-858-7766 ext. 243
www.oaklandfamilyservices.org
Ongoing – Call for dates and time.
Parents as Teachers – Provides parents with information on child development and involves parents in learning activities. In home
services to families in Oakland County.
Oakland Family Services 114 Orchard Lake Road Pontiac, MI 48341
Free Oakland Family Services
Julie Tillman
248-858-7766 ext. 337
www.oaklandfamilyservice
s.org
Ongoing – Call for dates and time.
Parenting the Love and Logic Way
Parenting education, support &
group discussion.
First Family Counseling 30200 Telegraph Road
Ste. 106 Bingham Farms, MI 48025
$20 per person per class or $119 for 6
week program. Materials included. DHS participants may be free.
First Family Counseling
Cynthia Reynolds
248-646-1700
www.firstfamilycounseling.com
Ongoing Please call for dates and times
The Adolescent EDGE Program-For parents/Parent education on
the topic of teen self-injury.
Perspectives Counseling Ctr. 888 W. Big Beaver
Suite 1450 Troy, MI
Please call for cost. Perspectives Counseling Center
Leslie Johnson
248-244-8644 x 105
Ongoing – 60 minute session Early Childhood Workshops – (literacy, brain development, etc.) Designed for parents, grandparents & early childhood
professionals.
Various Locations – In-Home $30 per person $50 per couple
Child in Mind, LLC
1285 Gettysburg Ct.
Rochester Hills, MI
48306
Jessica Westness 248-892-9483 www.childinmindllc.com
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DATES/TIMES PROGRAM TITLE LOCATION
COST
SPONSORING
ORGANIZATION
CONTACT PERSON AND
PHONE
Ongoing Parent Support Group for early onset of bi-polar disorder in children.
Havenwyck Hospital 1525 University Drive Auburn Hills
No Cost Havenwyck Hospital
248-373-9200
Ongoing Thursdays
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Parenting Classes-development/ learning stages from birth to teens, discipline, consequences,
praise, self-control & communication skills.
In Home Services Sliding Fee Deborah’s Moceri Agency, LLC
Deborah Moceri 248-650-7999
email [email protected]
Ongoing
Call for Dates and Times
Active Parenting Under Stress
Parenting techniques and tips for
parents of children from toddler
to teens.
Catholic Charities
3300 S. Adams
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
$10/per session Catholic Charities 248-334-3595
Ext. #3800
Virginia Beccari
Ongoing every
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday. 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
S.M.I.L.E. (Start Making It Livable For Everyone) An educational
program for separating/divorced parents with children under 18.
Oakland County Friend of the Court , 230 Elizabeth Lake Road,
Pontiac MI 48341
No Cost No Registration
required.
Oakland County Circuit Court-
Family Division
Angela Miller 248-858-0453
ADOPTION
Ongoing Please call for dates and times
Adoption Orientation/Parent Support Group/Adoption process, types of adoptions available, and
parent support group.
Forever Families, Inc. 42400 W. Grand River Suite 111
Novi
No Cost Forever Families, Inc.
Denise Weiss or Jean Stenzel
248-344-9606
Ongoing
Please call for dates and times
Adoption Orientation
Learn more about the adoption
process and how to get started.
Oakland Family Service
114 Orchard Lake Rd.
Pontiac
No Cost Oakland Family
Services
Lyndsey Farlow
248-858-7766 ext 252
Ongoing
Please call for dates and times
Adoption Orientation
Orchards Children’s Services
24901 Northwestern Hwy. Ste. 500 Southfield, 48075
No Cost Orchards
Children's Services
Crystal King
248-530-5413
Ongoing Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. 24-hour assistance available
Adoption Counseling for Unplanned Pregnancy/Locate prenatal resources, assistance from pregnancy through
adoption.
Adoption Associates, Inc. 26105 Orchard Lake Rd. Suite 301, Farmington Hills Or will go out to meet moms.
No Cost Adoption Associates, Inc.
Paula Springer 248-474-0990
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DATES/TIMES PROGRAM TITLE LOCATION
COST
SPONSORING
ORGANIZATION
CONTACT PERSON AND
PHONE
Ongoing
Call For Dates
Domestic Infant/International Adoption/For prospective, adoptive parents-either domestic
or international adoption.
Adoption Associates, Inc. 26105 Orchard Lake Rd. Suite 301
Farmington Hills
No Cost Adoption Associates, Inc.
Paula Springer 248-474-0990
Ongoing –
Various dates and times.
Call for more information.
Adoption Orientation Lutheran Adoption Services 2170 E Big Beaver Troy, MI
No Cost Lutheran Adoption Service
248-663-663-0697 Lauren Lochner-Boone
Ongoing quarterly Please call for dates and times
Post Adoption Parent Support Group
Oakland Family Services 114 Orchard Lake Rd.
Pontiac
No Cost Oakland Family Services
248-858-7766
Ongoing – held monthly 2nd Tuesday of the month
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Adoption Orientation - Domestic
Bethany Christian Services 30685 Barrington St. Ste. 140 Madison Heights
No Cost Bethany Christian Services www.bethany.org
/madisonheights
248-414-4080
Ongoing- held monthly
4th Tuesday of the month
6 – 8:30 p.m.
Adoption Orientation –
International
Bethany Christian Services 30685 Barrington St. Ste. 140
Madison Heights
No Cost Bethany Christian Services
www.bethany.org/madisonheights
248-414-4080
FOSTER CARE
Ongoing- 2 Saturdays per
month 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Pride - Foster Care Orientation and Training
Catholic Charities of Southeast
Michigan
St. Francis Family Center
17500 W. Eight Mile Southfield
No Cost Catholic Charities
Amy Siwicki
248-552-0750
Ongoing- held monthly
3rd Tuesday of the month
6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Foster Parent Orientation
Bethany Christian Services 30685 Barrington St. Ste. 140
Madison Heights
No Cost Bethany Christian Services
www.bethany.org/madisonheights
248-414-4080
Ongoing
Call for Dates and Times
Foster Care Orientation/Learn
more about fostering, state and
agency regulations, and how you
can apply to be a foster parent.
Oakland Family Services
114 Orchard Lake Rd.
Pontiac
No Cost Oakland Family
Services
Louise Samuel
248-858-7766 ext 233
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DATES/TIMES PROGRAM TITLE LOCATION
COST
SPONSORING
ORGANIZATION
CONTACT PERSON AND
PHONE
Ongoing Please call for dates and times
Foster Parent Orientation Overview of fostering and the rules and policies regarding foster
care.
Childsafe Michigan 30680 Montpelier Ste. 250
Madison Heights, MI 48071
No Cost Childsafe Michigan
248-353-0921
Ongoing
Please call for dates and times.
Foster Parent Orientation
Brief overview of fostering and the rules and regulations associated with foster care.
Orchards Children's Services
24901 Northwestern Hwy. Ste. 500 Southfield, MI 48075
No Cost
Please call to register.
Orchards
Children's Services
Jennifer Buatti
248-258-1278
Ongoing Please call for dates and times
Foster Parent Support Group
for foster parents.
Orchards Children's Services 24901 Northwestern Hwy. Ste. 500 Southfield, MI 48075
No Cost Please call to register.
Orchards Children's Services
Jennifer Buatti 248-258-1278
Ongoing
Foster Parent Orientation – Find out about becoming a foster parent.
Lutheran Social Services 2170 E. Big Beaver
Troy, MI
No Cost Lutheran Social Services
248-423-2770
Prospective parents attend one 2 hour session offered on
Saturday.
Call for dates.
Foster Parent Orientation – Orientation for people interested in
becoming a foster parent.
Ennis Center for Children 91 South Telegraph Rd
Pontiac, MI 48341
No Cost Ennis Center for Children, Inc.
Certification Dept. 248-334-2715
3 week course offered on Saturday’s
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Call for dates.
Foster Parent Pride Training – Prospective foster parent and/or foster adoptive parent training.
Ennis Center For Children 91 South Telegraph Pontiac, MI
No Cost Ennis Center for Children, Inc.
Certification Dept. 248-334-2715
PREGNANCY
POST-PARTUM
INFANT CARE
Ongoing
Please call for day & time
Incredible Years Baby Group – Bring your baby & learn to attend,
play & enjoy your little one in a supportive group.
Easter Seals 2399 E. Walton Blvd., Auburn
Hills, 48326 or 24445 Northwestern Hwy. Ste. 100, Southfield, 48075
$18 per meeting Easter Seals of Michigan
Register by calling 248-475-6400
Ongoing Please call for information
Childbirth Preparation and Newborn Care Classes
Crossroads Pregnancy Center/3205 South Blvd. Auburn Hills
No Cost Crossroads Pregnancy Center
Tinker Johnston 248-293-0070
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DATES/TIMES PROGRAM TITLE LOCATION
COST
SPONSORING
ORGANIZATION
CONTACT PERSON AND
PHONE
Ongoing
Please call or view website
Childbirth and Breastfeeding
Support Services
Group classes and/or one-on-one
Lactation Consultant available.
Crittenton Hospital Medical
Center
1101 University Drive
Rochester, MI 48307
Cost varies – some
programs are free.
Crittenton
Hospital
Community Health
and Education
Dept.
248-652-5269
www.crittenton.com/find-
an-event/
Ongoing - Moms Support Group – Call for location. No Cost Crossroads Pregnancy Center
Call for more information 248-293-0070
Ongoing monthly classes.
Please call for registration information.
Parenting Information &
Resources
Baby Care Basics
Providence Hospital
16001 Nine Mile Road
Southfield, MI 48075
Please Call. Providence
Hospital
866-501-3627
(toll free)
1st Thursday of each Month La Leche League Support Group
For New Parents – Support Group
for Breastfeeding.
Natures Playhouse 318 W. Nine Mile Road
Ferndale, MI 48220
Free Natures Playhouse Lisa Ball or
Michelle McEvoy
248-955-3219
Ongoing
Please Call for Dates and Times
Baby Care and Safety Several Locations Please Call William Beaumont Hospital
1-800-633-7377
Ongoing
Please call for dates
As Your Baby Grows: Terrific
Toddler/Developmental tasks of
toddlers ages one to three.
Several Locations $20 - Cost varies
Please Call
Beaumont
Hospital
Community Health
Education
Beaumont Physician
Referral Services
800-633-7377
Ongoing
Please call for dates
As Your Baby Grows: Infancy
101/Child development from birth
to six months.
Several Locations $20
Cost varies
Please Call
Beaumont
Hospitals
Community Health
Education
Beaumont Physician
Referral Services
800-633-7377 www.beaumont.edu/classes
Ongoing Please call for dates
As Your Baby Grows: Infancy 201/Child development from six
to twelve months.
PNC Center 755 W. Big Beaver Road
Troy, MI 48084
$20
Cost varies
Please Call
Beaumont Hospitals
Community Health Education
Beaumont Physician Referral Services
800-633-7377
www.beaumont.edu/classes
Tuesday
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Postpartum Adjustment Group
Support – Help in coping with stress and feelings related to postpartum issues.
PNC Center
755 W. Big Beaver Road Troy MI 48084 Ste. #249
Free Beaumont
Parenting Program
Kelly Ryan
248-898-3234 Karen Duffy 248-964-3455 www.beaumont.edu/classe
s
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DATES/TIMES PROGRAM TITLE LOCATION
COST
SPONSORING
ORGANIZATION
CONTACT PERSON AND
PHONE
Monday
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Postpartum Adjustment Group Support – Help in coping with stress and feelings related to
postpartum issues.
Troy Family Medicine Center 44250 Dequindre Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48314
3rd floor
Free Beaumont Parenting Program
Kelly Ryan 248-898-3234 Karen Duffy
248-964-3455 www.beaumont.edu/classes
Thursday
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Postpartum Adjustment Group Support – Help in coping with
stress and feelings related to
postpartum issues.
St Joan of Arc Parish Center 22412 Overlake Drive
St. Clair Shores
(N of 8 Mile & E of Greater Mack)
Free Beaumont Parenting
Program
Kelly Ryan 248-898-3234
Karen Duffy
248-964-3455 www.beaumont.edu/classes
Ongoing
Tuesdays – 4 week class
7 – 8:00 p.m.
Infant Massage/Please bring blanket. No siblings please.
PNC Bank Building 755 W Big Beaver Troy MI 48084
$40 William Beaumont Hospital
1-800-633-7377 www.beaumont.edu/classes
SUPPORT
GROUPS
Ongoing
Call for day & time
Grandparents Raising
Grandchildren Support Group-
Gather with fellow grandparents and kinship families who share
similar experiences.
Varies month-to-month
Call for location.
Free OLHSA Lisa Grodsky
248-209-2622
Ongoing
Wednesday’s, 7 – 9 p.m.
Traumatic Loss-Homicide Support and Education Group/Adult family
members and friends who have lost someone to violence.
Common Ground Sanctuary 1200 N. Telegraph Rd.
Bldg. 32 East Pontiac, MI 48341
No Cost Common Ground Vivian Steinhilper
248-451-2622
Ongoing
Please call for dates and times
Domestic Abuse Support Group -
Feel empowered in your relatonship.
Common Ground Sanctuary
1200 N. Telegraph Rd. Bldg. 32 East Pontiac, MI 48341
No Cost Common Ground
Margo Eby
248-456-8158 x222
Ongoing-1st Monday of each month. 7:00-9:00 p.m.
CHADD: Support Group for Children & Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder.
Way Elementary School 765 W. Long Lake Rd. Bloomfield Hills
$5/per family or membership in CHADD-$53 yr.
CHADD
www.eocc.homestead.com
Dr. Fran Parker 248-932-2500
Ongoing
Tuesdays & Thursdays
6:00- 7:30 p.m.
Family Skill Building – Learn to handle the challenges of a family member who abuses alcohol or
other drugs. For 18 years & up.
Maplegrove Center 6773 W. Maple Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322
Free Maplegrove Community Education
Lisa Kaplan 248-661-6170
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DATES/TIMES PROGRAM TITLE LOCATION
COST
SPONSORING
ORGANIZATION
CONTACT PERSON AND
PHONE
Ongoing
Tuesday & Thursday
7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Family Share Group – Support, networking, addiction/recovery information is provided for
family/friends of substance abusers. 18 years old & up.
Maplegrove Center 6773 W. Maple Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322
Free Maplegrove Community Education
Lisa Kaplan 248-661-6170
Ongoing –
Saturday
1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Substance Abuse Education Class– Education about substance use, consequences, impact on the
family, options for care, and
parenting skills. Ages 13 – 18 & a parent.
Maplegrove Center 6773 W. Maple Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322
$50 per family Maplegrove Community Education
Lisa Kaplan 248-661-6170
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WORLD LANGUAGE PARENTING CLASSES
DATES/TIMES
PROGRAM/TITLE
LOCATION
COST
SPONSORING ORGANIZATION
CONTACT PERSON
AND PHONE
Ongoing 5 times per year 8 week program
Love and Logic (Amor y Logica) Parenting class in Spanish
Hispanic Outreach Services 295 W. Huron St. Pontiac
Please call Transportation and Day Care
available
Catholic Charities/Hispanic Outreach Services
Ms. Lucdellaria 248-338-4250 x3703
Ongoing – Fall, Winter, Spring
Monday/Wed. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Tuesday/Thurs. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
English as a Second Language for
adults
Hispanic Outreach Services
76 Williams St.
Pontiac
$30/per person
Childcare
provided
Catholic
Charities/Hispanic
Outreach Services
Martha Suarez
248-338-4250 x3700
Ongoing
Call for Dates and Times
Early Learning Communities
Child Development Classes in Spanish for all Caregivers of Children (ages 13 and up).
Oakland Family Services
114 Orchard Lake Road, Pontiac, MI 48341
No Cost Oakland Family
Services
Katie Sloan
248-858-7766 ext. 302
Ongoing
Thursdays
11:00 a.m.
Spanish Language Story Time -
Stories & songs, finger play for 5
yrs. & under with caregiver.
Pontiac Public Library
60 E. Pike Street
Pontiac
No Cost Pontiac Public Library Heather Raymond
248-758-3938
Ongoing Wednesdays
10:30-12:00 p.m.
(Programa F.A.M.I.L.I.A.) Los Rosas/To increase awareness of
domestic violence and to support and empower families.
Centro Multicultural La Familia 35 W. Huron Suite 500
Pontiac
No Cost Centro Multicultural La Familia
Blanca Mares 248-858-7800
Ongoing the third Wednesday
of the month 10:30-11:30 a.m. Please call for information
Nurturing and Support
Program/For Japanese-speaking mothers and children ages 0 to 5 years. Child development,
encouragement, communication.
Kaleidoscope Family Forum
P. O. Box 463 Farmington
$10/per person
$5/materials
Kaleidoscope Family
Forum
Kikuko McCandlish
248-848-1723 248-553-1973
Ongoing Please call for dates and times
S.T.E.P.-Systematic Training for Effective Parenting for Japanese-speaking parents of children ages 3-18 years.
Kaleidoscope Family Forum P. O. Box 463 Farmington
Please call for fee. Kaleidoscope Family Forum
Kikuko McCandlish 248-848-1723 248-553-1973
Ongoing 6 times a year 12 week program
Mondays to Fridays 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Dare to be You – program in Spanish for parent of children 3 to
4 years old.
Hispanic Outreach Services 295 W. Huron
Pontiac
Please call
Hispanic Outreach Services
Gabriela Garcia-Torres 248-338-4250 ext. 3707
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DATES/TIMES
PROGRAM/TITLE
LOCATION
COST
SPONSORING
ORGANIZATION
CONTACT PERSON AND PHONE
Ongoing 5 times a year
Mondays or Wednesdays 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Love and Logic (Amor y Logica) –
Parents class in Spanish
Hispanic Outreach Services
295 W. Huron Pontiac
Please call
Transportation & Day Care available
Hispanic Outreach
Services
Brenda Garza
248-338-4250 ext. 3700
Ongoing – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Parent Educator Liaison – Provide support to parents with IEP,PTC. Understanding the school system & Problem resolution.
Hispanic Outreach Services 76 Williams St., Pontiac, MI
Free Catholic Charities/Hispanic Outreach Services
Rita Golden 248-338-4250 ext. 3706
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PARENT / FAMILY SPONSOR ORGANIZATIONS
44th District Court, Royal Oak/ETRS Abilities Center, Inc. (The)
Adoption Associates, Inc. Adoption Identity Movement of Michigan
Baldwin Center Berkley/Huntington Woods Youth
Assistance
Bethany Christian Services Birmingham Schools
Birmingham Youth Assistance Bloomfield Youth Guidance
Boys & Girls Clubs of South Oakland County
Botsford General Hospital Brandon-Groveland Youth Assistance
Building Better Families Through Action Care House
Catholic Social Services of Oakland County
CHADD
Clarkston Area Youth Assistance Clarkston Community Education
Clarkston Free Methodist Church Clawson Youth Assistance
Clean House, Inc.
Common Ground Sanctuary Congregation Beth Shalom
Counseling and Assessment Associates Crittenton Hospital
Crossroads for Youth
Crossroads Pregnancy Center Families Involved Together
Farmington Youth Assistance Ferndale Youth Assistance
First Baptist Church of Detroit Forever Families, Inc.
Friends of Troy Public Library Gateway Counseling Center
Great Start Collaborative-Oakland HAVEN
Habitat for Humanity Of Oakland County
Hazel Park Library Hazel Park Public Schools
Hazel Park Youth Assistance Havenwyck Hospital
Head Start/Early On
Health Brings Wealth, Inc. Healthy Start/Healthy Families-Oakland
Healthy Family Development Center, Inc. Henry Ford Health Systems Maplegrove Ctr.
Hispanic Outreach Services Holly Area Youth Assistance
Huron Valley Youth Assistance
Inner Door Center Jason Foundation, The
Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit Kaleidoscope Family Forum
Kleinstiver & Associates, P.C.
Lake Orion Community Schools Lakes Area Youth Assistance
Living Word Lutheran Church Lutheran Adoption Service
Lyon Area Substance Abuse Prevention
Coalition Madison Heights Youth Assistance
Maplegrove Community Education Michigan State University Extension
Milford Counseling Services National Council of Jewish Women/Greater
Detroit Section (NCJW/GDS)
Oak Park Youth Assistance Oakland County Circuit Court-Family Division
Oakland County Health Division Oakland Family Services
OLHSA-Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency
Oakland Schools-Early On
Oakland University Orchards Children’s Services
Perspectives of Troy Pontiac Public Library
Providence Hospital & Medical Centers
Rochester Church of Christ Rochester Community Schools
Rochester Area Youth Assistance Royal Oak Community Coalition
Royal Oak High School Royal Oak Recreation Department
Royal Oak Youth Assistance
Sage Counseling Services, PLLC Save Our Youth
South Lyon Area Youth Assistance Southeast Oakland Coalition
Southfield Parent-Youth Guidance
St. Joseph Mercy-Oakland The Troy Community Coalition
The Empoweradd Project Troy Families for SAFE HOMES
Troy Public Library
Troy Youth Assistance United Way of Oakland County
Waterford Youth Assistance West Bloomfield Youth Assistance
William Beaumont Hospitals Community Health Education
Woodlawn Church – Royal Oak