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Reframing Parenting Series; Broome

November 20, 2018

First Baptist Church of Whitney Point
Whitney Point, NY 13862 607-272-0034 Family Information and Resources / Parent Education and Training / Parent Support Groups / Supportive Events http://

A Free Workshop for Adoptive and Guardianship Parents raising children with adverse childhood experiences or difficult past histories.

DURING THIS SIX WEEK SERIES WE WILL EXPLORE:

Building connections with your child before correcting their misbehaviors by using an attitude of play, acceptance, curiosity, and empathy.

Supporting your child through their sometimes difficult behavior to get them back on track to more socially acceptable behavior.

Concepts of self-care, figure out where your relationship with your child is blocked and how to deepen connections with them.

Open to all adoptive parents and relative caregivers who have guardianship of the child in their care.

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A Free Workshop for Adoptive and Guardianship Parents raising children with adverse childhood experiences or difficult past histories.

DURING THIS SIX WEEK SERIES WE WILL EXPLORE:

Building connections with your child before correcting their misbehaviors by using an attitude of play, acceptance, curiosity, and empathy.

Supporting your child through their sometimes difficult behavior to get them back on track to more socially acceptable behavior.

Concepts of self-care, figure out where your relationship with your child is blocked and how to deepen connections with them.

Open to all adoptive parents and relative caregivers who have guardianship of the child in their care.

Refreshments and childcare provided.

Register Now!

Tuesdays from 5:30 to 8:30 PM on 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20 and 11/27 at the First Baptist Church of Whitney Point at 2938 US Hwy 11, Whitney Point, NY

Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Please confirm the county you live in:*
Email*
Phone*
I am a:*
- Kinship Care Giver
- Foster Parent
- Adoptive Parent
- Adoptee
- Foster Care Alumni
- Kinship Care Alumni
- Birth Parent
- Child Welfare Professional
- other
Check all that apply.
Do you need childcare?*
- yes
- no
- maybe
Please tell us about the children that will be attending with you.
Please provide the name and age of each child below:*
Please tell us about any special medical needs, developmental or behavior needs for any of the children.*
Do/does the child/ren have any allergies or special dietary needs that we should know about?*
Attestation for AGAPE Services
I attest that my family was formed by adoption or guardianship via a court order. I understand that the services provided by AGAPE are for adoptive and guardianship families. By indicating here, I understand that I may be asked by AFFCNY to provide proof of adoption or guardianship and certify that I will provide this documentation upon request.
Electronic signature certificating attestation:*
Family formed by:*
- Adoption
- Guardianship
- Both

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Reframing Parenting Fall Series; Dutchess

November 26, 2018

Dutchess Community College SOUTH Campus
31 Marshall Rd # 4, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 845-679-9900 Family Information and Resources / Parent Education and Training / Parent Support Groups

FREE workshop series for adoptive and guardianship parents raising children with adverse childhood experiences or difficult past histories.

DURING THIS SIX WEEK SERIES WE WILL EXPLORE:

Building connections with your child before correcting their misbehaviors by using an attitude of play, acceptance, curiosity, and empathy.

Supporting your child through their sometimes difficult behavior to get them back on track to more socially acceptable behavior.

Concepts of self-care, figure out where your relationship with your child is blocked and how to deepen connections with them.

Refreshments and childcare provided.

Open to all adoptive parents and relative caregivers who have ...

FREE workshop series for adoptive and guardianship parents raising children with adverse childhood experiences or difficult past histories.

DURING THIS SIX WEEK SERIES WE WILL EXPLORE:

Building connections with your child before correcting their misbehaviors by using an attitude of play, acceptance, curiosity, and empathy.

Supporting your child through their sometimes difficult behavior to get them back on track to more socially acceptable behavior.

Concepts of self-care, figure out where your relationship with your child is blocked and how to deepen connections with them.

Refreshments and childcare provided.

Open to all adoptive parents and relative caregivers who have guardianship of the child in their care. Foster parents and relatives with custody also welcome depending on space.

Register Now!

Mondays from 5:30 to 8:30 PM on 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/19, and 11/26 at Dutchess County Community College on South 31 Marshall Road, Wappingers Falls, NY

Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Please confirm the county you live in:*
Email*
Phone*
I am a:*
- Kinship Care Giver
- Foster Parent
- Adoptive Parent
- Adoptee
- Foster Care Alumni
- Kinship Care Alumni
- Birth Parent
- Child Welfare Professional
- other
Check all that apply.
Do you need childcare?*
- yes
- no
- maybe
Please tell us about the children that will be attending with you.
Please provide the name and age of each child below:*
Please tell us about any special medical needs, developmental or behavior needs for any of the children.*
Do/does the child/ren have any allergies or special dietary needs that we should know about?*
Attestation for AGAPE Services
I attest that my family was formed by adoption or guardianship via a court order. I understand that the services provided by AGAPE are for adoptive and guardianship families. By indicating here, I understand that I may be asked by AFFCNY to provide proof of adoption or guardianship and certify that I will provide this documentation upon request.
Electronic signature certificating attestation:*
Family formed by:*
- Adoption
- Guardianship
- Both

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Navigating Relationships with Birth Families in Adoption and Foster Care; Dutchess Country

November 27, 2018

Starr Library Rhinebeck
68 W Market St, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 845-679-9900 Family Information and Resources / Parent Education and Training / Parent Support Groups / Supportive Events

Free Workshop for Hudson Valley Adoptive, Foster and Guardianship Parents

Families are complicated. Families formed through adoption or guardianship can become a complex waltz for all of the those involved.

This presentation will discuss ways that adoptive and guardianship parents can promote safe relationships for their children with members of their children’s first families.

RSVP Now!

Tuesday, November 27, 2018 from 6 to 8 PM at the Starr Library located at 68 West Market Street, Rhinebeck, NY 12572

Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Please confirm the county you live in:*
Email*
Phone*
I am a:*
- Kinship Care Giver
- Foster Parent
- Adoptive Parent
- Adoptee
- Foster Care Alumni
- Kinship Care Alumni
- Birth Parent
- Child Welfare Professional
- other
Check all that apply.
Do you need childcare?*
- yes
- no
- maybe
Please tell us about the children that will be attending with you.
Please provide the name and age of each child below:*
Please tell us about any special medical needs, developmental or behavior needs for any of the children.*
Do/does the child/ren have any allergies or special dietary needs that we should know about?*
Attestation for AGAPE Services
I attest that my family was formed by adoption or guardianship via a court order. I understand that the services provided by AGAPE are for adoptive and guardianship families. By indicating here, I understand that I may be asked by AFFCNY to provide proof of adoption or guardianship and certify that I will provide this documentation upon request.
Electronic signature certificating attestation:*
Family formed by:*
- Adoption
- Guardianship
- Both

Free Workshop for Hudson Valley Adoptive, Foster and Guardianship Parents

Families are complicated. Families formed through adoption or guardianship can become a complex waltz for all of the those involved.

This presentation will discuss ways that adoptive and guardianship parents can promote safe relationships for their children with members of their children’s first families.

RSVP Now!

Tuesday, November 27, 2018 from 6 to 8 PM at the Starr Library located at 68 West Market Street, Rhinebeck, NY 12572

Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Please confirm the county you live in:*
Email*
Phone*
I am a:*
- Kinship Care Giver
- Foster Parent
- Adoptive Parent
- Adoptee
- Foster Care Alumni
- Kinship Care Alumni
- Birth Parent
- Child Welfare Professional
- other
Check all that apply.
Do you need childcare?*
- yes
- no
- maybe
Please tell us about the children that will be attending with you.
Please provide the name and age of each child below:*
Please tell us about any special medical needs, developmental or behavior needs for any of the children.*
Do/does the child/ren have any allergies or special dietary needs that we should know about?*
Attestation for AGAPE Services
I attest that my family was formed by adoption or guardianship via a court order. I understand that the services provided by AGAPE are for adoptive and guardianship families. By indicating here, I understand that I may be asked by AFFCNY to provide proof of adoption or guardianship and certify that I will provide this documentation upon request.
Electronic signature certificating attestation:*
Family formed by:*
- Adoption
- Guardianship
- Both

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Beyond Diapering and Swaddling: Designing and Leading Parenting Classes for Expectant Parents- Webinar

November 28, 2018

Webinar (800-244-5373 Parent Education and Training / Supportive Events https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2761614061174020097

New York Parenting Education Partnership (NYSPEP) Webinar Series:

REGISTRATION LINK

Participants will learn ideas for designing a comprehensive and engaging expectant parent class that includes understanding and fostering healthy infant development from 0 - 6 months, expectations, reflection on parents’ own parenting models, discussion of temperament (both the parent’s and the baby’s), key parenting behaviors, self-care (including signs of post-partum depression), problem solving and decision making, accessing and evaluating resources, and finding support and a parenting community.

DATE OF WEBINAR: NOVEMBER 28TH, 2018 AT 12:30PM

PRESENTER: MEG AKABAS

New York Parenting Education Partnership (NYSPEP) Webinar Series:

DATE OF WEBINAR: NOVEMBER 28TH, 2018 AT 12:30PM

PRESENTER: MEG AKABAS

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Reframing Parenting Series; Broome

A Free Workshop for Adoptive and Guardianship Parents raising children with adverse childhood experiences or difficult past histories.

A Free Workshop for Adoptive and Guardianship Parents raising children with adverse childhood experiences or difficult past histories.

Register Now!

Please tell us about the children that will be attending with you.

Attestation for AGAPE Services

Reframing Parenting Fall Series; Dutchess

FREE workshop series for adoptive and guardianship parents raising children with adverse childhood experiences or difficult past histories.

FREE workshop series for adoptive and guardianship parents raising children with adverse childhood experiences or difficult past histories.

Register Now!

Please tell us about the children that will be attending with you.

Attestation for AGAPE Services

Navigating Relationships with Birth Families in Adoption and Foster Care; Dutchess Country

Free Workshop for Hudson Valley Adoptive, Foster and Guardianship Parents

RSVP Now!

Please tell us about the children that will be attending with you.

Attestation for AGAPE Services

Free Workshop for Hudson Valley Adoptive, Foster and Guardianship Parents

RSVP Now!

Please tell us about the children that will be attending with you.

Attestation for AGAPE Services

Beyond Diapering and Swaddling: Designing and Leading Parenting Classes for Expectant Parents- Webinar

New York Parenting Education Partnership (NYSPEP) Webinar Series:

New York Parenting Education Partnership (NYSPEP) Webinar Series: