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Hill District Center for Nurturing Families

CENTER PROGRAMMING

In This Month’s Issue:

Center Programs

Family Support

Father Daughter Dance Photos

Healthy Living Active Lifestyle

Free Water Pitchers & Filters

Community Info.

Photos

Calendar

May 2017

PARENT COUNCIL

Tuesday, May 9th

10:00AM – 12:00PM

Please join us for our next meeting. We are going to continue our focus on our

Outreach Project for the Mini Grant. We will also have Dominique Corley

from Macedonia FACE talk about the Family Capacity Model. If you plan to

attend, please contact the center Monday, May 8th.

NURTURING PARENTING

Tuesdays, May 2nd, 16th, 23rd & 30th

11:00AM – 1:00PM

We began another series of the Nurturing Parent-

ing Program. The focus for this series will be on

empathy. The Nurturing Parenting Program is designed to pro-

vide a philosophy that assists parents and children with living

together in a supportive and caring home that promotes co-

operation, respect and self-worth. When we live this philoso-

phy and practice Nurturing Parenting, we can raise healthy

caring children.

Please contact Mr. Ken at 412-212-6466 to sign up for these

classes.

NURTURING FATHERS

Thursdays, May 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th.

11:00AM – 1:00PM

This Program is created to cultivate and support the attitudes and skills for male nurturance, hop-

ing to benefit men, women, and children in family relationships. The program utilizes an experi-

ential learning model, which provides activities that stimulate thinking and feelings in a support-

ive group atmosphere.

This program is designed to help fathers:

Build upon their own strengths and experiences as fathers.

Increase awareness of different parenting styles.

Improve communication and co-parenting skills.

Strengthen peer support among fathers.

Manage stress in family/work life.

Nurture the experience of fatherhood.

If you are interested in joining Mr. Ken, facilitator at 412-212-6466 and other fathers, for the Nurturing Father’s Program, please contact him.

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CUDDLE TIME

Wednesday, May 10th 10:00AM – 11:30AM

Topic: Cognitive Development

Cognitive or intellectual development refers

to the formation of your baby’s ability to

learn. It includes growth in knowledge,

memory, problem solving, and reasoning.

Please RSVP to attend this program by

Monday, May 8th.

New Families

Jazmine

LEARN TO PLAY

Wednesday, May 24th

10:00AM – 11:30PM

Learn to Play group will focus on the importance of

creativity. We will let the children’s imagination guide the group.

Together, children and their parents will create a canvas painting us-

ing all different painting tools. Please call Ms. Sam at 412-259-3394

by Friday, May 19th, if you would like to attend. Hope to see you

there!

FAMILY FUN NIGHT

Friday, May 12th

5:00PM – 7:00PM

The Hill District Center for Nurturing families would like to invite all of our families to

our Mother’s Day Family Fun Night Celebration. We will be creating a handprint

bouquet. We will do a special surprise project with the children for their mothers.

We ask that you arrive on time at 5:00 because this will be a busy evening. We look

forward to seeing you and your children! Dinner will be served so if you plan to attend, please

RSVP no later than Tuesday, May 9th.

FUN n LEARNING

Wednesday, May 20th Topic: Summer Time Insects

1:00pM – 3:00PM

It is Summer Time and you will begin to see different insects such as Butterflies,

Lady Bugs and Bumble Bees. Did you know that they have a purpose? Come out

to the next Fun n Learn to make a summer time insect and learn what they do.

RSVP by Tuesday, May16th if you plan to attend.

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Community Voices

Friday, May 16th

10:00AM -12:00PM

Northview Heights Family Support Center

We hope that you are able to join other Parent Leaders at the next

Community Voices Meeting. Please contact the center to attend this

meeting. We will provide transportation. This is a great opportunity to

meet other parents, see other family support centers and to be a part

of the family support network. We would like to thank Parent Leader,

John Davis for going with other Family Support families to Harrisburg on the April 25th for the

Harrisburg Legislative Day.

FAMILY SUPPORT

Parent Leadership and Advocacy for Change through

Empowerment (PLACE) Training Our first cohort of parents from Allegheny Family Network,

Amachi Pittsburgh and Family Support graduated from

PLACE training on April 4th. They participated in a 6

session training to develop their leadership and advocacy

skills.

We would like to congratulate:

Our Parent Leader, Cachet Smith - Hill District Center for

Nurturing Families

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6th ANNUAL FATHER DAUGHTER DINNER DANCE

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HEALTHY LIVING ACTIVE LIFESTYLE – SCREEN TIME

SPECIAL OUTING SPECIAL OUTING SPECIAL OUTING

FAMILY SOCIAL EVENT

Tuesday, June 22nd

9:00AM – 4:00PM

We are having a Family Social Event at Family Resources Retreat

Center in Mars, Pa. There will be many activities such as swimming, catch &

release pond, hula hoops, bubbles, just to name a few. You will be

provided a morning snack and lunch. To be eligible for this special event, you must be enrolled in

the center. There is a $5.00 fee and it must be paid by Thursday, June 15th. A bus will be

reserved so it will be on a first come first serve basis.

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FREE WATER FILTERS

During Family Fun Night, Michelle Naccarati-Chapkis from

Women for a Healthy Environment did a presentation on Protect-

ing your Family from Lead in the Water. After the demonstration,

each family received a water pitcher with 4 additional filters and

information pertaining the filter system and lead in the water. This

gave parents an opportunity to ask questions regarding lead in the

water. We appreciate the information that Michelle shared and the

pitcher and filters to help keep our children and families safe. We

still have some pitchers available so contact your worker.

Family Resources offers free PARENTING CLASSES for expectant parents and families with

children birth through 18 years old that reside in Allegheny County. Utilizing the evidenced

based Nurturing Parent Curriculum, a program with over 25 years of research recognized as

one of the top parenting programs in the country designed for the treatment and prevention of child abuse and

neglect. Parents learn how to replace old unwanted abusive parenting patterns for more caring, nurturing

ones.

Certificate of Completion is provided to all enrolled participants after successful completion of the 15 week

series. For more information or to enroll in class, please contact Family Resources Admissions Department

at 412-363-1702, prompt 2.

COMMUNITY

There is a Summer Youth Program Resource Guide

updated for 2017. This guide includes a number of free

and low-cost summer camp opportunities for youth, as

well as youth employ-

ment opportunities,

food programs and

other youth activities

going on in the area

throughout the sum-

mer. Please ask your

worker to bring one for your home visit or pick one up

at the center.

FOOD PANTRY

St. Benedict De Moor Church

91 Crawford Avenue

May 10th & 25th

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FREE WATER FILTER SIGN UP Still have concerns about the water in your neighborhood? Sign up for a free filter! Sent 04/24/2017 @ 2:19 pm Dear District 6: After decades of disinvestment and neglect of its water infrastructure, Pittsburgh is one of an

overwhelming number of municipalities across the country facing a health and safety challenge

due to lead in its water system. The City and the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority are com-

mitted to solving this problem through our Safe Water Plan. This plan starts with the distribution

of lead filters for drinking water, and will continue with a full revamping of our water system. To-

day we are announcing the first phase of the Safe Water plan, which is the process for obtaining

free water filters and lead test kits for all City residents. Information on obtaining them is below.

This Safe Water website will keep you appraised of our efforts, so please check back frequently

for new updates and additional information. Thank you for working with us to provide the safe

and reliable water system that we all deserve.

Use this link to sign up for a Free Filter. http://pittsburghpa.gov/safepgh2o/

Sincerely;

YOUR District 6 Office

Ride, Have Fun, Get Fit & Earn A Free Bike!!!

Pittsburgh Major Taylor Youth Cycling Club

The Pittsburgh Major Taylor Youth Cycling Club is looking for youth

candidates 13 -18 years of age for the Major Force Youth Cycling Pro-

gram. The program teaches youth about bicycle riding fundamentals,

bicycle safety and the health benefits of riding a bicycle. The program

begins in April 2nd and ends June 15th. At the end of the program, youth

who complete the program will be able to earn a free bicycle. Rides

will be held on Tuesday evenings, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM and Saturday mornings,10:00 AM to 1:00 PM from

the Performance Bike Shop in East Liberty by Bakery Square. Youth must have parental permission to

join the program and a way to and from each ride which beginning at the Performance Bike Shop.

If you are interested, please contact the center for an application. It must be completed and submitted to

The Kingsley Association.

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If you do not have access to the internet or if you have any questions, please contact your Family

Service Specialist.

Weil School is Ms. Kandace Powell: 412-529-5774 (office) or 412-339-7573 (work cell)

Miller School is Ms. Brenda

FAMILY FUN NIGHT

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SANCTUARY THEME- NON-VIOLENCE

S.E.L.F. is a non-linear framework, so using it sometimes means going out of

order when looking at an issue. Often it makes sense to start with the future

(where we hope to be) and work backwards from there considering issues

related to and steps to intervene around, safety, emotions and loss.

S.E.L.F. gives us the same language for all of us to talk about what has hap-

pened and gives us a way to way to talk about how we can move towards a

different future.

S.E.L.F is something we can do to help us figure things out. When we teach

S.E.L.F. to others, we teach them that S.E.L.F. is like a compass. It can give us

direction of where to go.

S.E.L.F. stands for:

Safety: Physical, Psychological, Social and Moral.

Emotion Management: Recognizing and handling emotions without hurting others or self.

Loss: Acknowledging and grieving past losses and trauma, committing to working against getting stuck

in the past while recognizing that all change involves loss.

Future: Re-establishing the capacity for choice and engaging in new behaviors rather than repeating

old patterns.

From Teaching Families about Sanctuary

FIELD TRIP TO THE ZOO IN JUNE. CHECK OUT THE DETAILS IN YOUR

JUNE NEWSLETTER.

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Nurturing

Parenting

11am-1pm

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Team Meeting

1pm –3pm

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Nurturing Father

11am-1:00pm

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Parent Council

10am-12pm

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Cuddle Time

10am–11:30 am

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Nurturing Father

11am-1pm

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Family Fun Night

5pm - 7pm

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Nurturing

Parenting

11am-1pm

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Nurturing Father

11am-1pm

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Community

Voices

12pm - 2pm

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Fun n Learn

1PM-3PM

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Team Meeting

10am - 12pm

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Nurturing

Parenting

11am-1pm

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Learn to Play

10am—11:30

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Nurturing Father

11am-1pm

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CENTER

CLOSED

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Nurturing

Parenting

11am-1pm

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May 2017

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Kenneth Strother: Development Specialist and Nurturing

Father’s Program

412.212.6466

Samantha Napolitano Child Development Specialist

412.259.3394

Toya Worthy

412.208.5447

Bonnie Waddell: Data Entry Specialist

412.363.1702 Ext,1603

Doreen Glover Site Director

412.363.1702 Ext. 1423

Hill District Center for Nurturing Families

A Program of Family Resources.

1801 Center Avenue, Suite 200

Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Phone: 412-363-1702

This is a safe environment for

Family Resources

Hill District Center for Nurturing Families

1801 Centre Avenue, Suite 200

Pittsburgh, PA 15219