FAMILY SUPPORT,
EDUCATION & WORKSHOPS
JANUARY (continued)
1.12.05 Southwest Harbor
****
Workshop continued January 19 & 26, February 2, 9, and
16, 2005
1.18.05 Sullivan
(7 Tuesdays) 4:30-6:30pm
“STEP – Systematic Training for Effective Parenting” for preschool and school-age families at
the Sullivan Head Start Center, Route One in Sullivan.
**** Workshop continued
January 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22, and March 1, and 8, 2005
FEBRUARY is
DENTAL HEALTH MONTH
Maine Coast Community
Dental Clinic, 1 Abbey Lane, Ellsworth, ME 667-0293 a of Downeast Health Services
offers dental services to Hancock County residents, accepts MaineCare,
private dental insurance and offers services on a sliding fee scale
based on income.
2.02.05 Sullivan 10:00-11.30am (4 monthly
sessions) “New Books, New Readers” is a monthly book discussion program
for adults to be presented by Donna Fricke at the Adult Learning Center,
US Route One, Sullivan. This
series is designed for adults who are not confident or in the habit
of reading. The four session program features books
about Justice, Right and Wrong, What’s Fair and Getting Even are the
topics of discussion, and you will receive nine new books to keep!
FMI call 422-9100, Sumner Adult Ed.
2.02.05 Machias 9:00-11:00am Maine Parent
Federation’s Washington County Family Support meeting will be held
at the Machias Career Center, Machias.
FMI, call Jackie Stanley at 1-877-963-2588.
2.03.05 Blue Hill noon-4:30pm
2.08.05 Ellsworth 9:30-10:30 “Potty Training
for Babies!” presentation and discussion by Becca Smith and Wendylou
Perkins, moms of toddlers, on “Elimination Communication”, also known
as “Natural Infant Hygiene” at the Unitarian-Universalist Church of
Ellsworth, 121 Bucksport Road.
Natural Infant Hygiene is a gentle, compassionate and practical
way to care for a baby’s elimination needs from early infancy.
Rather than teaching a baby to eliminate into his/her diapers,
mothers and fathers learn to listen and respond in the present moment
to the baby’s needs and signals.
FMI, call Cathy at 667-5304, ext. 225.
2.09.05 Topsham 9:00am-noon ”The Impact
of Foster on Children Already in Your Home” will be presented by Child
Welfare Training Institute at American Red Cross, 16 Community Way,
Topsham. All CWTI programs are open to foster and
adoptive parents, BCFS staff and staff of agencies contracted to work
with children and families.
FMI – Jeanine Brown, 1-866-354-0084 or email jeanine.brown@maine.gov
2.10.05
2.12.05 Bangor 9:00am-4:00pm “”Parenting
and Temperament” will be presented by Child Welfare Training Institute
at University College Center, 201 Texas Avenue, Bangor. All CWTI programs are open to foster and
adoptive parents, BCFS staff and staff of agencies contracted to work
with children and families.
FMI – Jeanine Brown, 1-866-354-0084 or email jeanine.brown@maine.gov
2.16.05
2.17.05 10-11am “Baby Talk” with Cathy Jacobs, PATT on WERU-FM, 89.9. (February = nurse midwives)
2.17.05 Bucksport
2.23.05 Ellsworth Maine Parent Federation’s
Guardian Workshop with Phil Leonard of DHHS will be held at the Special
Children’s Friends,
2.28.05 WERU 89.9fm
Here are the MainelyKids.com
recommendations for things to do when school is out February 21-25,
2005:
Children's Museum of Maine
–
Arts in the Capital
– Augusta Capital complex,
Inside Out Playground
University of Maine Museum of Art, Norumbega Hall, Bangor Two
exhibits, one recommended for junior and high school students, the
other for children ages five and up (and their parents, of course).
Your local library Recommended for children and adults of
all ages.
Maine Discovery Museum
You might also
want to check out these online event calendars:
Maine Public Broadcasting Community
Calendar
VisitMaine.com Events Calendar (Official
web site of the Maine Office of Tourism)
MaineArts.com Arts & Cultural Events Calendar
(Official web site of the Maine Arts Commission)
MaineLibraries.com Library Events Calendar
MaineTourism.com Events Calendar
(
AroundMaine.com Events Calendar (Time Warner
Cable of
MARCH 2005
PARENTING INFORMATION AWARENESS MONTH
·
American Red Cross Month – visit www.redcross.org for more information
·
Hemophilia Month – visit www.hemophilia.org for
more information
·
National Kidney Month – visit www.kidney.org for more
information
·
National Nutrition Month – visit www.eatright.org for
more information
·
National Poison Prevention Month – visit www.ppsinc.org or www.poisonprevention.org FMI.
·
Women’s History Month – visit www.nwhp.org FMI. The 2004 theme, "Women Inspiring Hope
and Possibility" celebrates the hope and sense of possibility that
comes to our lives from the inspirational work of women.
·
·
3/24/05:
Absolutely Incredible Kid Day– sponsored by the Camp Fire Boys
and Girls, this is an annual call to action which encourages adults
to write letters of love, appreciation and encouragement to their
children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and even to children
they don’t know. FMI, contact kidday@campfireusa.org.
3.01.05 Ellsworth 9:30am-3:00pm (2 sessions):
“The Basics of Starting a Business” presented by Glenon Friedmann,
Women Work & Community, 248 State Street, Suite 1, Ellsworth,
ME. This FREE and confidential
workshop will be offered in partnership with CEI’s Women’s
****
Workshop continued
3/02/05: Ellsworth 4:30-6:00pm: Ellsworth Area Communities for Children
& Youth quarterly meeting to be held at the Downeast Family YMCA,
25 State Street, Ellsworth, ME.
Roundtable discussion of how our community can help children
and youth develop resiliency through increasing their assets. Call Candy at 667-5304, ext. 261
FMI.
Search Institute's
40 Developmental Assets are concrete, common sense, positive experiences
and qualities essential to raising successful young people. These
assets have the power during critical adolescent years to influence
choices young people make and help them become caring, responsible
adults.
The Developmental
Asset framework is categorized into two groups of 20 assets. External
assets are the positive experiences young people receive from the
world around them. These 20 assets are about supporting and empowering
young people, about setting boundaries and expectations, and about
positive and constructive use of young people's time. External assets
identify important roles that families, schools, congregations,
neighborhoods, and youth organizations can play in promoting healthy
development.
The twenty internal
assets identify those characteristics and behaviors that reflect
positive internal growth and development of young people. These
assets are about positive values and identities, social competencies,
and commitment to learning. The internal Developmental Assets will
help these young people make thoughtful and positive choices and,
in turn, be better prepared for situations in life that challenge
their inner strength and confidence.
We invite you to
thoroughly explore Search Institute: read about each of the 40 Developmental
Assets, learn more about the research behind the assets, and discover
all the resources and support services Search Institute provides
to assist those who are ready to begin improving the lives of young
people and their communities. www.search-institute.org/assets
3.09.05-3.10.05
Save the Date Framingham,
MA “DADS Count - Everywhere” 6th Annual New England
Fathering Conference – a very special conference devoted to learning
and sharing about four arenas in which Dads Count!
Dads and the Family & Community; Dads and the Legal System;
Dads and Education; Dads and Health.
$150 fee, scholarships for Dads Available.
3.13.05-3.18.05
3.17.05 10-11am “Baby Talk” with Cathy Jacobs, PATT on WERU-FM, 89.9.
3.17.05 Ellsworth
****
Workshop continued March 24 & 31, April 7, 14, 21 &
28, May 5, 12 & 19, 2005
3.25.05
3.28.05 Ellsworth
3.28.05 WERU 89.9fm
3.30.05 Sullivan 6:00-8:00pm Ronda Alley,
Maine Parent Federation will present a workshop on “No Child Left
Behind” at Sumner Memorial High School, Room 23, US Route One, Sullivan. The “NCLB Act from A-Z: What Parents Need to Know” offers a “primer”
on the act and how it is changing education. We’ll work together to take the mystery
out of the law, sift through the jargon, and learn what the regulations
mean for schools and students here in Maine.
From student testing to school choice, this workshop covers
everything you ever wanted to know about NCLB.
FMI call 422-9100, Sumner Adult Ed.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Maine are gearing up again for
their annual Bowl for Kids Sake.
Call 667-5304, email: bbbshc@downeasthealth.org or see their website: www.downeastmentor.org
FMI.
&
SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS & AUTISM month
You CAN Prevent
Child Abuse and Neglect. Since
1989, the blue ribbon has been a symbol for preventing child abuse
and neglect. This blue
ribbon reminds our community that everyone has a job to do to provide
for the well-being of children.
Providing support and education to parents helps prevent the
family stress that can lead to maltreatment.
You can support
prevention by organizing a Child Abuse Prevention Month observance
in your community. Contact
the
APRIL is:
4/01-02/05: Save the Date: Adoptive and Foster Families of
4.09.05:
4/18-23/05: Save the Date:
4.25.05 Ellsworth
WEEKLY playgroups
Many Groups are FREE of charge
Alternate Mondays 10:00am-noon:
Alternate Mondays 10:00am-noon: Southwest Harbor Held at
St. John’s Church, next to Pemetic School, for babies and toddlers
(under age 3) and parents.
Call Parents Are Teachers, Too at 667-5304, ext. 233 (Stephanie)
for more information. (Jan 10 & 31, Feb 14, Mar 7
& 21, April 4 & 18, May 9 & 23) *snow days: if school
is cancelled, play group will be cancelled.
Tuesdays 10am-noon:
Ellsworth Held at the
WEEKLY playgroups (continued)
Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Thursdays
Fridays 10:30am-noon:
Ellsworth Held at Special Children’s Friends,
Fridays
Alternate Fridays
WEEKLY FAMILY SUPPORT OPPORTUNIES
Monday through
Friday
Monday through
Friday
Monday through
Friday
Monday through
Friday
Monday through
Friday 9am-4pm Statewide Kinship Care –
Family Connections assists grandparents, aunts and uncles who are
stepping in to care for relatives’ children.
Family Connections is co-sponsored by Adoptive & Foster
Families of Maine and FACT (Families and Children Together) and
has several support groups throughout the state.
FMI call 941-2347 or 1-800-833-9786.
Mondays