Rural Response for Healthy Children

Parent Support/ Education & Family Ties Programming- WINTER 2010

		Our holistic approach includes families, single parents, caregivers, blended families, and persons who are separated/co-parenting. We offer both male and female support workers. These two programs are provided at no cost to you. We work with parents and caregivers of children from age 0 to 18. We work with families in a holistic manner, helping to build supports and encourage positive family interaction.
For information about or to register for any of the Parenting Programs/Services, call 519-482-8777 or 1-800-479-0716

One to One Support Individual support services Family support Meet at your home or a private yet convenient location Meet when it is convenient for you weekly, bi-weekly, monthly	Groups Positive interaction between parents/caregivers and professional RRHC parent support workers Meet at central community locations Bi-weekly groups Child care available	All programs offer Non-judgmental supportive professionals Father Involvement Focus on participant needs Encourage positive parent - child interaction Support to strengthen families Positive discipline techniques Promote positive family structure and routine Encourage personal supports and well being Advocate with social and community supports Assist with Budgeting Relationships and communication Coping with stress
Group Programming Returns in the Fall! Keep posted on our fall programming; look for the fall schedule in our FALL newsletter due out in September.

Rural Father Involvement Initiative

Being a dad today means more than just being a good provider. A dad has an important role in the mental, emotional, and social growth of his children. Dads who support, nurture and stay positively involved in their children's lives can help a child feel better about themselves, give them a better chance of succeeding academically, and help them become better problem-solvers. Dads also feel better about themselves when they have the tools, skills and supports necessary to be a positively involved parent.

Most of the dads involved in the Rural Father Involvement Initiative are divorced or separated; they do not have custody of their children but do have access. We meet in a group or if preferred we work one on one. After a few meetings men usually feel comfortable discussing issues around themselves and their children.

Areas covered in this program are: self esteem, children's feelings, working things out with an ex-partner, fatherhood after separation, life challenges and personal issues. Sessions are based on the needs of the participants and we work together until there is a sense of accomplishment for the fathers.

Learn more about the father involvement initiative.

Interested in hosting a workshop or parent education program?
Rural Response for Healthy Children offers a variety of educational opportunities that we can tailor to meet the needs of parent councils, community groups/organizations and businesses. These include but are not limited to: Positive Parenting Father Involvement, Internet Safety, Bullying Prevention, Personal Safety Education, Inclusion and Diversity.

Professional child care can be provided free of charge for most workshops/programs.

For information about or to register for any of the Parenting Programs/Services please call 519-482-8777 or 1-800-479-0716.