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Offered in Lake Charles, Oberlin and DeRidder, LA!

Volunteers of America is offering a Parenting Education Group with the Common Sense Parenting Curriculum by Boys and Girls Town, USA.  Common Sense Parenting is a nationally recognized parenting curriculum which was developed by Boys Town USA.  The class is free to any family with either child or adult that is receiving mental health services either through a local mental health clinic or through a private agency.  A sliding fee scale is used for any family who does not qualify for the free classes.  Transportation and child care may be provided if necessary. 

To sign up for the classes or further information, either a parent or an agency representative must call Michelle DeJean or Phyllis Mills at (337) 497-0034.

The following are scheduled dates, times and location of scheduled group meetings.

October 07, 2008 (Session I)  

10:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Allen Parish Library

32 6th Street, Oberlin, LA

 

November 4, 2008 (Session I)

9:00-12:00  noon

340 Kirby Street, Lake Charles, LA

 

November 11, 2008 (Session II)

9:00-12:00 noon

340 Kirby Street, Lake Charles, LA

 

December 02, 2008 (Session I)

10:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Jeff Davis Parish Library

118 W. Plaquemine Street, Jennings, LA

 

December 09, 2008 (Session I)

10:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Jeff Davis Parish Library

118 W. Plaquemine Street, Jennings, LA

 

January 13, 2009 (Session I)

9:00 - 12:00 p.m.

340 Kirby Street, Lake Charles, LA

 

January 20, 2009 (Session II)

9:00-12:00 noon

340 Kirby Street, Lake Charles LA

 

 

                          Here are other support groups offered through Volunteers of America in the Lake Charles area.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group

Are you a grandparent caring for your grandchildren and in need of community resources?  Do you feel overwhelmed with the new responsibility placed upon you? We offer hope, information, encouragement and lasting friendships.

Join us from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on the second Friday of each month.

340 Kirby Street, Lake Charles, LA

Child Care and refreshments will be provided!

Heart 2 Heart Parenting Support Group

This support group offers motivational or religious speakers, informational sessions, discussion and much more. We also provide supervised arts, crafts, games and movies for your children; giving parents the opportunity to converse in a relaxed, non-threatening supportive, atmosphere.

Join us from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the 4th Thursday of each month.

340 Kirby Street, Lake Charles, LA

Child Care and refreshments will be provided!

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