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August 04, 2008
August 4th at 8pm. Brenda Murphy, MA will guide a helpful discussion on "How Parents Can Communicate with School Professionals about Discipline and their Child's Educational Needs. Please join us in Chat Room 1. August 06, 2008
The Department of Human Resources will host MISSION PERMANCENCY: Statewide Adoption Training & Matching Meeting. In addition to workshop sessions this meeting will provide an opportunit y for matching children with available families and for recruiting new families for Georgia's waiting children. This two day event will take place at the Augusta Marriott Hotel & Suites, Two Tenth Street in Augusta. For more information contact Lisa Lumpe at 877-242-5774 or email lumpe@core.com August 07, 2008August 08, 2008August 09, 2008
Please come out and take part in a fun filled gathering for families who have adopted from Guatemala. This annual event will be held at the Bridge Mill Playground Pavilion in Canton,GA. Time: 10am-1pm. Please contact Becky Liggin at rkliggin@comcast.net for more information. See you there! August 16, 2008
Community Connections will host a training for adoptive and foster parents on "The Impact of Maternal Mental Illness on Child Development". Dr. Karen K. Howell with the Emory School of Medicine will be the presenter. Time: 9am-1pm. Location: Mountain Park United Methodist Church, 1450 Rockbridge Road, in Stone Mountain,Ga. No Child Care provided. For more information contact Karen Jackson at 770-465-9644 -ext.101 or email jackson101@bellsouth.net August 18, 2008
"The Impact of Maternal Substance Abuse of Child Development". Presenter- Karen Howe, Ph.D. This seminar will discuss the impact that maternal substance abuse has on the physical,cognitive,social and emotional functioning of a young child. Interventions and resources for caregivers of children impacted by maternal abuse will be provided. Location: 1105 W.Peachtree St., NE in Atlanta. Time: 6pm-8pm. Seminar is FREE. NASW/GA 2 CEU Hours. CEU cost is $5.00. To register, contact Dana Brown, LCSW at dana@familiesfirst.org August 23, 2008
The GA Center for Resources and Support and the Department of Family and Children Services in Region 1, will host a training on "Parenting a Child Who Has a History of Sexual Abuse". Dr. Wendy Hanovold,Ph.D., will be the guest speaker. This training is for adoptive and foster parents who reside in Region 1. A 3hr training certificate will be awarded. Refreshments will be served. Time: 9:30am-1pm. Location: First Baptist Church of Dalton, 311 North Thornton Avenue in Dalton, GA. To RSVP, contact Daphne Parker, Resource Advisor at 404-550-8422. Get Ready to Read Workshop Attention Pre- Kindergarten Parents. Is your child about to enter into Pre-K this fall? Then the Get Ready to Read Program is for YOU!! This program trains parents to use a 20 question profile to take a snapshot of what pre-reading skills your child possesses and helps you to help them gain skills through specific activities. Alpharetta Library from 1-3pm. For more information and to register call Barb Harvey at 770-667-3312 or email educatepta@bellsouth.net REAP Adoptive Couples Weekend Relationship Enhancement for Adoptive Parents (REAP),will host "Dinner & A Movie" at the Courtyard Marriott in Atlanta, GA. Come expecting to learn how to enrich your marriage with vital new communication skills. Twelve (12) hours of education credits will be awarded upon completion of the program. Dates:Saturday through Sunday. Contact Nicole Tabor at 770-274-3007 to learn how you can be apart of this exciting weekend at no cost to you. August 24, 2008WebEvent 2.04 - webevent@MatadorDesign.com Copyright © 1997, Matador Design. All Rights Reserved. |
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