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Wednesday, September 5, 2012 100 Mile Free Press
CARIBOO FAMILY ENRICHMENT CENTRE
Thank you for your support
“Strengthening the Quality of Personal, Family and Community Life”
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Programs for Community Members of All Ages September to December 2012
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Support Groups & Programs
Child Care Resource & Referral Are you looking for quality child care? Call our Child Care Resource & Referral office for referrals to licensed daycare centres and all of your subsidy needs. 250-395-5155
Youth Employment Services Program Struggling with barriers to finding employment? The YES program funded by Service Canada provides life and work skills to motivated youth between 15 and 30 years old. During the 15 week program, youth with barriers learn, practice and utilize work and life skills in the program while receiving a $10.25/ hour incentive. Programs run August to December and December to April.
FASD Services include: support, advocacy & education for children and youth with complex behaviours, family support of children and youth who have been diagnosed or are in the process of being diagnosed with complex developmental or behavioural conditions such as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), Attention Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder (ADD/ADHD) or Opposition Defiant Disorder (ODD).
Home Visiting Services Ongoing: trained Home Visitors offer encouragement, support & resources for families when they are pregnant or have children up to age 6. Topics include parenting, infant attachment and bonding, infant and child health and safety, family strengths and values, dealing with stress, goal setting and connection to community service providers.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group Every fourth Monday of the month from 10:00am to noon.
Parent Helping Parent Support Group Tuesdays, 9:30 to 11:30am, Drop-in.
Family Group/Family Case Planning Conferencing Celebrating families and their communities by supporting family-based decision making and planning for children.
Counseling and Education Free to individuals & Families. Phone 250-395-5155 to book an appointment. Parenting/Communication, Anger Management, Esteem and Related Self Development Areas, Marriage/Relationship, Grief & Loss.
Men’s Support Group Wednesdays 6:00 to 8:00pm. Explore issues including self-esteem, addictions, violence, abuse and anger, relationships and parenting. Open to all men.
Family Services Team Supporting and enhancing the lives of children and youth ages 0 - 19 and their families. Parents, Step-parents, grand parents can make an appointment with a Family Support Worker who will meet with you to discuss the educational material and support that will meet your specific needs.
Community Investment Fund
Programs for Parents with Babies &/or Toddlers Prenatal Classes
Make the Connection
Nobody’s Perfect
Learn about labour and birth choices. Class includes birth videos, hospital tour and comfort management options.
For parents with infants 1 to 9 months. This program promotes strong parent-child attachment and enhances brain and language development. Beginning in September.
Parenting class for families with children ages 2 - 5 years old.
NOW TAKING REGISTRATIONS.
NOW TAKING REGISTRATIONS.
NOW TAKING REGISTRATIONS.
Infant Massage
Mother/Father Goose
for infants 0 to 6 months. NOW TAKING REGISTRATIONS.
Bring a baby blanket.
Thursday Prenatal/Infant Parent Info Session & Lunch Drop-In Thursdays, year round, 11:00am to 1:00pm. Guest speakers present topics of interest to expectant mothers and families with children up to 3 years old. Come enjoy lunch and access free prenatal vitamins, fruit, vegetables, infant formula, transportation, maternity clothing exchange and program rich child care.
For Dads, Uncles & Grandparents with children newborn to 6 years. Promotes the importance of fathers in parenting children. 5:00 to 7:00pm at 100 Mile Junior High School Gym.
Tumble Time
Good Food Box
A fun and interactive exercise play class for parents and their children every Wednesday from 10:30 to 11:30am Drop-in.
Food Boxes are offered in the summer and fall. Charge is $5.00 for each box which is worth $10.00. A Good Food Box coupon is offered during the winter and spring.
Workshops and Events CALL TO REGISTER FOR FALL CLASSES for childcare providers. $125/person. Teaches appropriate first aid/CPR skills for the care of infants and children. Limited space.
Pediatric First Aid
Pre & Post Natal Fitness Classes Anger Management Communications Conflict Resolution Growing Up Wild Workshop
Early Childhood Conference Building Self Esteem
Dads & Tots Playgroup
For toddlers & Preschoolers (Ages 1 to 5 years) & their caregivers. Words, actions, Images & feelings rhymes, songs and stories enhance the relationship between parents & children and build the foundation of early literacy. (Pre-Register)
Parent/Teen Mediation Is communication between you and your teenager challenging? Come in and meet with a Family Support Worker and get some new ideas on how to handle those challenges. Family mediation involves negotiating agreements with yourself and your teens around various issues.
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Monday mornings 10:00am - 11:00am PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED NOW TAKING REGISTRATIONS.
Sat., Oct. 13: Exploring Nature with Young Children: an early childhood activity that builds on children’s sense of wonder about nature and invites them to explore wildlife and the world around them. Pre-registration required Sat., Sept. 15 • 8:30am - 4:00pm at the Hills Health Ranch $35.00/person. Lunch & snack incl. Wed., Oct. 3, 10 & 17 10:00am - 12:00pm NOW TAKING REGISTRATIONS
We appreciate the Ànancial support of the Ministry of Child & Family Development
Youth Programs A free drop-in facility for youth ages 12 - 18 250-395-3636 372 Taylor Way
I.O. Youth Initiative For more information call Bithia at
250-395-5155
CFEC Child Care Centre
is taking registrations for 2012/2013. Accepting all children between the ages of 0 - 12 years. 250-395-9351
We acknowledge the Ànancial assistance of the Province of B.C.
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm • #1 - 486 Birch Ave., 100 Mile House, BC cfec@cariboofamily.org • www.cariboofamily.org • CFEC Child Care: 250-395-9351
250-395-5155
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