Family/Parenting Programs Available Throughout Oakland County For
Transcript of Family/Parenting Programs Available Throughout Oakland County For
Prepared & Distributed by Oakland County Youth Assistance
Family/Parenting Programs
Available Throughout Oakland County For March 2017 and Beyond
In cooperation with the Oakland County Parenting Awareness Coalition
Calendar is on the web at:
www.oakgov.com/ya
IMPORTANT MESSAGE
Beginning in October 2009 we will no longer be able to print and mail the
Parenting Calendar.
Electronic editions of this calendar will be available and will still be updated monthly.
Please continue to send in any new programs to be added or changes to be
made using the form in the front of the calendar as usual.
The electronic version will still be available on our website at:
www.oakgov.com/ya
Thank you
UPCOMING FAMILY/PARENTING PROGRAMS IN OAKLAND COUNTY Help us get the word out about parenting programs you are offering.
Please fill in the necessary information completely (one form for each class), then fax (248) 858-1493 or mail it to: Oakland County Youth Assistance, 1200 N. Telegraph Rd., Bldg. 14 East, Pontiac, MI 48341-0452
PROGRAM TITLE:
PRESENTER/FACILITATOR (NAME, LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE, CONTACT NUMBER):
START DATE/END DATE :
DAY/TIME:
FREQUENCY DURING THE YEAR:
BRIEF COURSE DESCRIPTION:
FUNDING SOURCE:
TYPE/FOCUS OF PROGRAM: I.E., TEEN, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, FATHER FOCUSED, GRANDPARENT FOCUSED
AGE OF TARGETED POPULATION:
CHECK HERE IF APPROPRIATE FOR 0-5 YEAR OLDS:
CLASS SIZE/RESIDENCY LIMITS:
YES:
NO:
IF YES, PLEASE INDICATE LIMIT:
IF YOUR SESSION IS FULL OR HAS ENDED, WHOM DO YOU REFER THE PARENT/PERSON TO:
LOCATION/BUILDING, ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE:
E-MAIL OR WEBSITE ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE:
FAX:
WHAT IS THE COST OF REGISTRATION?
PER PERSON:
PER COUPLE:
MATERIALS:
NAME AND ADDRESS OF YOUR SPONSORING ORGANIZATION:
NAME AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF CONTACT PERSON:
Thank you for completing this questionnaire. Please fax (248) 858-1493, phone (248) 858-0051, or mail to the address above. Information must be received by the 10th of each month for inclusion in the next calendar.
Please contact this office upon conclusion of your program.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! OAKLAND COUNTY PARENTING AWARENESS COALITION For questions or information, please contact Oakland County Youth Assistance at 248-858-0051.
Calendar is on the web at:
www.oakgov.com/ya
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PARENTING CLASSES
DATES/TIMES PROGRAM TITLE LOCATION
COST
SPONSORING
ORGANIZATION
CONTACT PERSON AND
PHONE
Wednesday
March 1, 2017
7 weekly sessions
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Systematic Training for Effective Parenting. Offering tools to
support you as a parent and they work!
Hoover Elementary Hazel Park
$15.00 or $20.00 for two
parents including book
Hazel Park Youth Assistance
248-582-9125
Tuesday
March 14, 2017
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
True Colors Parenting – Valuing Differences and Creating Unity as
a Family. Explore and understand dynamics of your family.
Maxfield Education Center 32789 West Ten Mile Road
Farmington, MI
Free Farmington Youth Assistance
248-489-3434 or register at
www.eventbrite.come/e/true-colors-parenting-value-differences-and-creating-unity-as-a-family-tickets-
32167826832
Tuesdays
February 21 – March 28
6:30 – 8:00 P.M.
Parenting the Love and Logic Way
– Avoid power struggles, set
enforceable limits, raise kids who are family members rather than dictators.
Brandon Township Library
Community Room
304 South Street Ortonville, MI 48462
Free – includes
workbook. Also
Free childcare
Register at
248-627-1462
or
www.brandonlibrary.org
Thursdays, March 16, 23,30, April 13, 20, 27, May 4 & 11
4:30 – 5:45 p.m.
Concerned Persons – 8 week Substance Abuse Group for
Parents. Designed to support, educate & introduce coping strategies for parents concerned about family members substance
use.
Huron Valley Youth Assistance Duck Lake Center
5061 North Duck Lake Road Highland, MI 48356
$320 – 8 week group ($40 per session)
Scholarships may be available at H.V. Youth Assistance 248-676-8499.
Full payment is due by March 16.
Participates may be
able to bill insurance.
Huron Valley Youth Assistance
Katie Holden
248-310-7086
Thursdays, March 16, 23, 30, April 13, 20, & 27
3:00 – 4:15 p.m.
Managing Big Emotions, Part I –
Assists teens in better managing
their behaviors, emotions, and thoughts. Focusing on Mindfulness, Emotional
Regulation, and Thinking Mistakes.
Huron Valley Youth Assistance Duck Lake Center
5061 North Duck Lake Road Highland, MI 48356
$240 – 6 week group ($40 per session)
Scholarships may be available at H.V. Youth Assistance 248-676-8499.
Participates may be able to bill insurance.
Huron Valley Youth Assistance
Katie Holden
248-310-7086
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DATES/TIMES PROGRAM TITLE LOCATION
COST
SPONSORING
ORGANIZATION
CONTACT PERSON AND
PHONE
Mondays,
March 20, 27, April 10, 17, 24,
May 1, 8, 15 & 22
7:45 – 8:30 p.m.
Defiant Teens – Designed to help parents understand impulsive behaviors, explore behavior
management, identify reasonable expectations, positive & negative consequences, school advocacy,
communication skills & problem solving.
Huron Valley Youth Assistance Duck Lake Center 5061 North Duck Lake Road
Highland, MI 48356
$360 – 9 week group ($40 per session) Scholarships may be
available at H.V. Youth Assistance 248-676-8499.
Full payment is due by March 20.
Participates may be able to bill insurance.
Huron Valley Youth Assistance
Katie Holden
248-310-7086
Monday
March 20, 2017
7:00 p.m.
Dr. Michele Borba –Continue the journey into empathy. Help strengthen children’s character
and resilience and build strong families.
Seaholm High School Auditorium 2436 West Lincoln Birmingham, MI
Free Birmingham Youth Assistance
Wednesday, March 22
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Effective Strategies In Dealing With Defiant Teens – Focus ages
11-18. Learn to shape & change challenging behaviors,
communication skills that reach kids & discipline techniques.
Clarkston Community Schools Board Room
6389 Clarkston Road Clarkston, 48346
Free with free childcare.
RSVP and for free childcare at the link
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dealing-
with-defiant-teens-tickets-32160901121
Clarkston Area Youth Assistance
Clarkston Area YA
248-623-4313
Saturday
March 25, 2017
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Taking Your Power Back: Children Need Parents. Most children have friends, what they need are parents. Learn how to remain
calm, implement good parenting plans and nurture healthy relationships.
Maxfield Education Center 32789 West Ten Mile Road Farmington, MI
Free Farmington Youth Assistance
Register at
www.eventbrite.com/e/taking-your-power-back-
children-need-parents-tickets-31940164893
Monday, March 27
7 – 8:30 p.m.
The Right to be the Grown Up
A presentation with focus on the most essential parenting skills. Setting & enforcing boundaries,
handling “nuclear reactions” when they occur and avoiding overreacting. Presented by: Jerome Price, MA, LMSW, LMFT
Troy School District Services
Building Board Room 4420 Livernois Road Troy, MI Between Wattles &
Long Lake Road
Free Troy Youth
Assistance
Troy Youth Assistance
Phone 248-823-5095
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DATES/TIMES PROGRAM TITLE LOCATION
COST
SPONSORING
ORGANIZATION
CONTACT PERSON AND
PHONE
Tuesday March 28, 2017
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The Social U – for 11th and 12th grade students and parents only. Focus on future goals and how
and what kids do online today can affect their future.
Farmington Community Library Main Branch 32737 West Twelve Mile Road
Farmington Hills, MI
Free Farmington Youth Assistance
Register at www.eventbrite.com/3/the-social-u-presented-by-
julie-fisher-tickets-32504756602
Wednesday, March 29
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Parent Talk – Learn verbal skills that encourage kids to be kind, confident & responsible.
Avondale – Auburn Elementary Cafeteria 2900 Waukegan, Auburn Hills
Free RSVP is appreciated
Avondale Youth
Assistance
Avondale YA
248-852-3716
Wednesdays
March 29 – May 3
7 – 9:00 p.m.
Becoming a Love & Logic Parent
A 6 week parenting workshop that combines education, parent support, group discussion
Oakland County Resource & Crisis Center
1200 N. Telegraph Road Building 32E, Rooms 316 & 317 Pontiac, MI 48341
$25.00 Due at time of
reservation. Payable via check, Visa or Mastercard.
Common Ground Common Ground
248-456-8150
[email protected] to register.
Ongoing
Essential Parenting Workshop – Personalized one-on-one parenting courses.
Determined by client. Please call. Achieve Life Balance, LLC
Susan Graham
248-762-1081
Ongoing Positive Solutions For Families – Parenting workshop series for caregivers of ages 0 – 5.
Understand challenging behavior and use positive approaches to help them grow.
In Pontiac – 114 Orchard Lake Road In Berkley – 2351 12 Mile Road
Free Oakland Family Services
Margaret Sclesky
248-858-7766 x1300 or
Julie Lemay
248-544-4004 x 5202
Ongoing Positive Discipline – Series of 3
parenting workshops; Learn positive parenting techniques, effective discipline & create
healthy boundaries.
Determined by client $150 for 3 sessions Parenting From
the Heart, LLC
Beverly Scarbrough
248-935-6767
Ongoing
Early Head Start – 90 minute visits once a week. Teach
parenting skills & child development birth – 3 years old.
In-Home Services. Free OLHSA Patrice Garry
248-409-1642
Ongoing – Call for day & time Incredible Years Preschool – Parenting needs of children 3 - 6
yrs. Problem solving, emotional control & discipline.
Easter Seals 2399 E. Walton Blvd.
Auburn Hills, 48326 or 24445 Northwestern Hwy. Ste. 100, Southfield, 48075
$18 per meeting Easter Seals of Michigan
Register by calling
248-475-6400
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DATES/TIMES PROGRAM TITLE LOCATION
COST
SPONSORING
ORGANIZATION
CONTACT PERSON AND
PHONE
Ongoing – Call for day & time PTC – Parenting Through Change
Build parent strengths & teach
caregivers new skills to decrease undesired behaviors & increase compliance.
Easter Seals 2399 E. Walton Blvd. Auburn Hills, 48326
$18 per meeting Easter Seals of Michigan
Terry McLaughlin
248-475-6400
Ongoing
12p.m. – 2 p.m.
Saturdays
Parenting Skills –promotes healthy and life affirming values, knowledge and interaction
between parents and their children.
Health Brings Wealth 15565 Northland Drive Suite 702 West Tower
Southfield, MI 48075
Please call for cost information. Scholarships
available.
Health Brings Wealth, LLC
Nedra Lucas
248-967-9561
Ongoing – Call for Information Great Parents Program –
Socialization Groups/Parent Education Groups/Monthly Home Visits/Monthly Pre-Natal Groups –
For Parents with newborn to age 3 children.
196 Cesar Chavez Ave., Pontiac,
MI 48343
Free OLHSA Sharon Everts
248-209-2652
Ongoing
Call for day & time
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group-
Gather with fellow grandparents
and kinship families who share similar experiences.
Varies month-to-month Call for location.
Free OLHSA Lisa Grodsky
248-209-2622
Monthly and private sessions
upon request Day & time varies please call
Michigan Special Education
Mediation Program – conflict management for all ages and those with special needs.
Oakland Mediation Center
550 Hulet Drive Bloomfield Hills
Please call Oakland Mediation
Centerwww.mediation-omc.org
248-338-4280
Ongoing
Monday-Friday
Nurturing Skills for Families Parenting Program. Parenting skills home-based program for
adult and teen parenting families at risk for abuse and neglect.
Oakland County Health Division 1200 North Telegraph Rd Pontiac, Michigan
No Cost Oakland County Health Division
Andrea Agboka
248-858-1344
Nurse on Call
1-800-848-5533
Ongoing –
Saturday
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Are You Concerned? – Learn about alcohol/drug addiction impact on family/friends, interventions & treatment options.
Maplegrove Center 6773 W. Maple Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322
Free Maplegrove Community Education
Lisa Kaplan 248-661-6170
Saturday – 1 – 4:30 p.m.
Call for exact Saturday
Substance Abuse Education Program- designed to educate parents & teens about substance use disorders.
Maplegrove Center 6773 W. Maple Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322
$50 per family Maplegrove Community Education
Lisa Kaplan 248-661-6170
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DATES/TIMES PROGRAM TITLE LOCATION
COST
SPONSORING
ORGANIZATION
CONTACT PERSON AND
PHONE
Ongoing
Call for Dates and Times
Early Learning Communities – Provides parents and caregivers with the tools and training needed
to ensure that their children are prepared and ready to learn when they start school.
Oakland Family Services 114 Orchard Lake Road, Pontiac, MI 48341
No Cost Oakland Family Services
Sarah Somers 248-858-7766 Ext. 331
Ongoing
Call for Dates and Times
Early Learning Communities-
Child Development Classes- Focus
on Active Learning and Learning through Play. Designed for anyone who cares for children. (Ages 13 –
adult)
Oakland Family Services 114 Orchard Lake Road, Pontiac,
MI 48341
No Cost Oakland Family Services
Margaret Selesky 248-858-7766 ext. 300
Ongoing
Call for Dates and Times
Early Learning Communities
Child Development Classes for all Caregivers of Children (ages 13 and up). Focus on Active Learning with High Scope curriculum.
Lake Orion United Methodist Church, 140 Flint Street,
Lake Orion, MI 48362
No Cost Oakland Family Services
Margaret Selesky 248-858-7766 ext. 300
Ongoing
Call for Dates and Times
Early Learning Communities
Play groups for Active Learning for
Caregivers and Children ages 2–10 years of age. (High Scope curriculum.)
Oakland Family Services 114 Orchard Lake Road,
Pontiac, MI 48341
No Cost Oakland Family Services
Margaret Selesky 248-858-7766 ext. 300
Ongoing – Call for dates and time.
Fussy Baby Program – Birth to 3 years. Education and support based program for dealing with
the difficulties in infancy. In home services to families in Oakland County.
Oakland Family Services 114 Orchard Lake Road Pontiac, MI 48341
Free Oakland Family Services
Rachael Fuller
248-858-7766 ext. 243
www.oaklandfamilyservices.org
Ongoing – Call for dates and time.
Parents as Teachers – Provides parents with information on child
development and involves parents
in learning activities. In home services to families in Oakland County.
Oakland Family Services 114 Orchard Lake Road
Pontiac, MI 48341
Free Oakland Family Services
Julie Tillman
248-858-7766 ext. 337
www.oaklandfamilyservices.org
Ongoing – Call for dates and time.
Parenting the Love and Logic Way
Parenting education, support & group discussion.
First Family Counseling 30200 Telegraph Road Ste. 106
Bingham Farms, MI 48025
$20 per person per class or $119 for 6 week program.
Materials included. DHS participants may be free.
First Family Counseling
Cynthia Reynolds
248-646-1700
www.firstfamilycounseling.com
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DATES/TIMES PROGRAM TITLE LOCATION
COST
SPONSORING
ORGANIZATION
CONTACT PERSON AND
PHONE
Ongoing Please call for dates and times
The Adolescent EDGE Program-For parents/Parent education on the topic of teen self-injury.
Perspectives Counseling Ctr. 888 W. Big Beaver Suite 1450
Troy, MI
Please call for cost. Perspectives Counseling Center
Leslie Johnson
248-244-8644 x 105
Ongoing – 60 minute session Early Childhood Workshops – (literacy, brain development, etc.) Designed for parents, grandparents & early childhood
professionals.
Various Locations – In-Home $30 per person $50 per couple
Child in Mind, LLC
1285 Gettysburg Ct.
Rochester Hills, MI
48306
Jessica Westness 248-892-9483 www.childinmindllc.com
Ongoing Parent Support Group for early onset of bi-polar disorder in
children.
Havenwyck Hospital 1525 University Drive
Auburn Hills
No Cost Havenwyck Hospital
248-373-9200
Ongoing Thursdays
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Parenting Classes-development/ learning stages from birth to teens, discipline, consequences, praise, self-control &
communication skills.
In Home Services Sliding Fee Deborah’s Moceri Agency, LLC
Deborah Moceri 248-650-7999
email -
Ongoing
Call for Dates and Times
Active Parenting Under Stress
Parenting techniques and tips for
parents of children from toddler
to teens.
Catholic Charities
3300 S. Adams
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
$10/per session Catholic Charities 248-334-3595
Ext. #3800
Virginia Beccari
Ongoing every
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday &
Friday. 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
S.M.I.L.E. (Start Making It Livable For Everyone) An educational program for separating/divorced
parents with children under 18.
Oakland County Friend of the Court , 230 Elizabeth Lake Road, Pontiac MI 48341
No Cost No Registration required.
Oakland County Circuit Court- Family Division
Angela Miller 248-858-0453
ADOPTION
Ongoing
Please call for dates and times
Adoption Orientation/Parent
Support Group/Adoption process, types of adoptions available, and parent support group.
Forever Families, Inc.
42400 W. Grand River Suite 111 Novi
No Cost Forever
Families, Inc.
Denise Weiss or Jean
Stenzel
248-344-9606
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DATES/TIMES PROGRAM TITLE LOCATION
COST
SPONSORING
ORGANIZATION
CONTACT PERSON AND
PHONE
Ongoing
Please call for dates and times
Adoption Orientation
Learn more about the adoption
process and how to get started.
Oakland Family Service
114 Orchard Lake Rd.
Pontiac
No Cost Oakland Family
Services
Lyndsey Farlow
248-858-7766 ext 252
Ongoing
Please call for dates and times
Adoption Orientation
Orchards Children’s Services
24901 Northwestern Hwy. Ste. 500, Southfield MI
No Cost Orchards
Children's Services
Crystal King
248-530-5413
Ongoing
Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. 24-hour assistance available
Adoption Counseling for
Unplanned Pregnancy/Locate prenatal resources, assistance from pregnancy through adoption.
Adoption Associates, Inc.
26105 Orchard Lake Rd. Suite 301, Farmington Hills Or will go out to meet moms.
No Cost Adoption
Associates, Inc.
Paula Springer
248-474-0990
Ongoing
Call For Dates
Domestic Infant/International Adoption/For prospective, adoptive parents-either domestic or international adoption.
Adoption Associates, Inc. 26105 Orchard Lake Rd. Suite 301 Farmington Hills
No Cost Adoption Associates, Inc.
Paula Springer 248-474-0990
Ongoing –
Various dates and times.
Call for more information.
Adoption Orientation Lutheran Adoption Services
2170 E Big Beaver Troy, MI
No Cost Lutheran Adoption
Service
248-663-663-0697
Lauren Lochner-Boone
Ongoing quarterly Please call for dates and times
Post Adoption Parent Support Group
Oakland Family Services 114 Orchard Lake Rd. Pontiac
No Cost Oakland Family Services
248-858-7766
Ongoing – held monthly 2nd Tuesday of the month
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Adoption Orientation - Domestic
Bethany Christian Services 30685 Barrington St. Ste. 140
Madison Heights
No Cost Bethany Christian Services
www.bethany.org/madisonheights
248-414-4080
Ongoing- held monthly
4th Tuesday of the month
6 – 8:30 p.m.
Adoption Orientation –
International
Bethany Christian Services
30685 Barrington St. Ste. 140
Madison Heights
No Cost Bethany Christian
Services
www.bethany.org/madisonheights
248-414-4080
FOSTER CARE
Ongoing- 2 Saturdays per
month 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Pride - Foster Care Orientation and Training
Catholic Charities of Southeast
Michigan
St. Francis Family Center
17500 W. Eight Mile Southfield
No Cost Catholic Charities
Amy Siwicki
248-552-0750
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DATES/TIMES PROGRAM TITLE LOCATION
COST
SPONSORING
ORGANIZATION
CONTACT PERSON AND
PHONE
Ongoing- held monthly
3rd Tuesday of the month
6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Foster Parent Orientation
Bethany Christian Services 30685 Barrington St. Ste. 140 Madison Heights
No Cost Bethany Christian Services www.bethany.org
/madisonheights
248-414-4080
Ongoing
Call for Dates and Times
Foster Care Orientation/Learn
more about fostering, state and
agency regulations, and how you
can apply to be a foster parent.
Oakland Family Services
114 Orchard Lake Rd.
Pontiac
No Cost Oakland Family
Services
Louise Samuel
248-858-7766 ext 233
Ongoing Please call for dates and times
Foster Parent Orientation Overview of fostering and the rules and policies regarding foster
care.
Childsafe Michigan 30680 Montpelier Ste. 250
Madison Heights, MI 48071
No Cost Childsafe Michigan
248-353-0921
Ongoing Please call for dates and times.
Foster Parent Orientation Brief overview of fostering and the rules and regulations
associated with foster care.
Orchards Children's Services 24901 Northwestern Hwy. Ste. 500
Southfield, MI 48075
No Cost Please call to register.
Orchards Children's Services
Jennifer Buatti 248-258-1278
Ongoing Please call for dates and times
Foster Parent Support Group
for foster parents.
Orchards Children's Services 24901 Northwestern Hwy. Ste. 500 Southfield, MI 48075
No Cost Please call to register.
Orchards Children's Services
Jennifer Buatti 248-258-1278
Ongoing
Foster Parent Orientation – Find out about becoming a foster parent.
Lutheran Social Services 2170 E. Big Beaver Troy, MI
No Cost Lutheran Social Services
248-423-2770
Prospective parents attend one 2 hour session offered on Saturday.
Call for dates.
Foster Parent Orientation – Orientation for people interested in becoming a foster parent.
Ennis Center for Children 91 South Telegraph Rd Pontiac, MI 48341
No Cost Ennis Center for Children, Inc.
Certification Dept. 248-334-2715
3 week course offered on Saturday’s
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Call for dates
Foster Parent Pride Training – Prospective foster parent and/or foster adoptive parent training.
Ennis Center For Children 91 South Telegraph Pontiac, MI
No Cost Ennis Center for Children, Inc.
Certification Dept. 248-334-2715
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DATES/TIMES PROGRAM TITLE LOCATION
COST
SPONSORING
ORGANIZATION
CONTACT PERSON AND
PHONE
PREGNANCY
POST-PARTUM
INFANT CARE
Ongoing
Please call for day & time
Incredible Years Baby Group – Bring your baby & learn to attend,
play & enjoy your little one in a
supportive group.
Easter Seals 2399 E. Walton Blvd., Auburn
Hills, 48326 or
24445 Northwestern Hwy. Ste. 100, Southfield, 48075
$18 per meeting Easter Seals of Michigan
Register by calling 248-475-6400
Ongoing Please call for information
Childbirth Preparation and Newborn Care Classes
Crossroads Pregnancy Center/3205 South Blvd. Auburn Hills
No Cost Crossroads Pregnancy Center
Tinker Johnston 248-293-0070
Ongoing
Please call or view website
Childbirth and Breastfeeding
Support Services
Group classes and/or one-on-one
Lactation Consultant available.
Crittenton Hospital Medical
Center
1101 University Drive
Rochester, MI 48307
Cost varies – some
programs are free.
Crittenton
Hospital
Community Health
and Ed Dept.
248-652-5269
www.crittenton.com/find-
an-event/
Ongoing - Moms Support Group – Call for location. No Cost Crossroads
Pregnancy Center
Call for more information
248-293-0070
Ongoing monthly classes. Please call for registration information.
Parenting Information & Resources
Baby Care Basics
Providence Hospital 16001 Nine Mile Road
Southfield, MI 48075
Please Call. Providence Hospital
866-501-3627 (toll free)
1st Thursday of each Month La Leche League Support Group
For New Parents – Support Group
for Breastfeeding.
Natures Playhouse 318 W. Nine Mile Road
Ferndale, MI 48220
Free Natures Playhouse Lisa Ball or
Michelle McEvoy
248-955-3219
Ongoing
Please Call for Dates and Times
Baby Care and Safety Several Locations Please Call William Beaumont Hospital
1-800-633-7377
Ongoing
Please call for dates
As Your Baby Grows: Terrific
Toddler/Developmental tasks of
toddlers ages one to three.
Several Locations $20 - Cost varies
Please Call
Beaumont
Hospital
Community Health
Education
Beaumont Physician
Referral Services
800-633-7377
Ongoing
Please call for dates
As Your Baby Grows: Infancy
101/Child development from birth
to six months.
Several Locations $20
Cost varies
Please Call
Beaumont
Hospitals
Community Health
Education
Beaumont Physician
Referral Services
800-633-7377 www.beaumont.edu/classes
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DATES/TIMES PROGRAM TITLE LOCATION
COST
SPONSORING
ORGANIZATION
CONTACT PERSON AND
PHONE
Ongoing Please call for dates
As Your Baby Grows: Infancy 201/Child development from six to twelve months.
PNC Center 755 W. Big Beaver Road Troy, MI 48084
$20
Cost varies
Please Call
Beaumont Hospitals Community Health
Education
Beaumont Referral Services 800-633-7377
www.beaumont.edu/classes
Tuesday
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Postpartum Adjustment Group Support – Help in coping with stress and feelings related to
postpartum issues.
PNC Center 755 W. Big Beaver Road Troy MI 48084
Ste. #249
Free Beaumont Parenting Program
Kelly Ryan 248-898-3234 Karen Duffy
248-964-3455
www.beaumont.edu/classes
Monday
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Postpartum Adjustment Group Support – Help in coping with stress and feelings related to postpartum issues.
Troy Family Medicine Center 44250 Dequindre Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48314 3rd floor
Free Beaumont Parenting Program
Kelly Ryan 248-898-3234 Karen Duffy 248-964-3455
www.beaumont.edu/classes
Thursday
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Postpartum Adjustment Group
Support – Help in coping with stress and feelings related to
postpartum issues.
St Joan of Arc Parish Center
22412 Overlake Drive St. Clair Shores
(N of 8 Mile & E of Greater Mack)
Free Beaumont
Parenting Program
Kelly Ryan
248-898-3234 Karen Duffy
248-964-3455 www.beaumont.edu/classe
s
Ongoing Tuesdays – 4 week
7 – 8:00 p.m.
Infant Massage/Please bring
blanket. No siblings please.
PNC Bank Building
755 W Big Beaver Troy MI 48084
$40 William Beaumont
Hospital
1-800-633-7377
www.beaumont.edu/classes
SUPPORT
GROUPS
Ongoing
Call for day & time
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group-
Gather with fellow grandparents and kinship families who share similar experiences.
Varies month-to-month Call for location.
Free OLHSA Lisa Grodsky
248-209-2622
Ongoing
Wednesday’s, 7 – 9 p.m.
Traumatic Loss-Homicide Support
and Education Group/Adult family members and friends who have lost someone to violence.
Common Ground Sanctuary
1200 N. Telegraph Rd. Bldg. 32 East Pontiac, MI 48341
No Cost Common Ground Vivian Steinhilper
248-451-2622
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DATES/TIMES PROGRAM TITLE LOCATION
COST
SPONSORING
ORGANIZATION
CONTACT PERSON AND
PHONE
Ongoing-1st Monday of each month. 7:00-9:00 p.m.
CHADD: Support Group for Children & Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder.
Way Elementary School 765 W. Long Lake Rd. Bloomfield Hills
$5/per family or membership in CHADD-$53 yr.
CHADD
www.eocc.homestead.com
Dr. Fran Parker 248-932-2500
Ongoing
Tuesdays & Thursdays
6:00- 7:30 p.m.
Family Skill Building – Learn to handle the challenges of a family
member who abuses alcohol or other drugs. For 18 years & up.
Maplegrove Center 6773 W. Maple Road
West Bloomfield, MI 48322
Free Maplegrove Community
Education
Lisa Kaplan 248-661-6170
Ongoing
Tuesday & Thursday
7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Family Share Group – Support,
networking, addiction/recovery information is provided for family/friends of substance
abusers. 18 years old & up.
Maplegrove Center
6773 W. Maple Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322
Free Maplegrove
Community Education
Lisa Kaplan
248-661-6170
Ongoing –
Saturday
1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Substance Abuse Education Class– Education about substance use,
consequences, impact on the family, options for care, and parenting skills. Ages 13 – 18 & a
parent.
Maplegrove Center 6773 W. Maple Road
West Bloomfield, MI 48322
$50 per family Maplegrove Community
Education
Lisa Kaplan 248-661-6170
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WORLD LANGUAGE PARENTING CLASSES
DATES/TIMES
PROGRAM/TITLE
LOCATION
COST
SPONSORING ORGANIZATION
CONTACT PERSON
AND PHONE
Ongoing 5 times per year 8 week program
Love and Logic (Amor y Logica) Parenting class in Spanish
Hispanic Outreach Services 295 W. Huron St. Pontiac
Please call Transportation and Day Care
available
Catholic Charities/Hispanic Outreach Services
Ms. Lucdellaria 248-338-4250 x3703
Ongoing – Fall, Winter, Spring
Monday/Wed. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Tuesday/Thurs. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
English as a Second Language for
adults
Hispanic Outreach Services
76 Williams St.
Pontiac
$30/per person
Childcare
provided
Catholic
Charities/Hispanic
Outreach Services
Martha Suarez
248-338-4250 x3700
Ongoing
Call for Dates and Times
Early Learning Communities
Child Development Classes in Spanish for all Caregivers of Children (ages 13 and up).
Oakland Family Services
114 Orchard Lake Road, Pontiac, MI 48341
No Cost Oakland Family
Services
Katie Sloan
248-858-7766 ext. 302
Ongoing
Thursdays
11:00 a.m.
Spanish Language Story Time -
Stories & songs, finger play for 5
yrs. & under with caregiver.
Pontiac Public Library
60 E. Pike Street
Pontiac
No Cost Pontiac Public Library Heather Raymond
248-758-3938
Ongoing Wednesdays
10:30-12:00 p.m.
(Programa F.A.M.I.L.I.A.) Los Rosas/To increase awareness of
domestic violence and to support and empower families.
Centro Multicultural La Familia 35 W. Huron Suite 500
Pontiac
No Cost Centro Multicultural La Familia
Blanca Mares 248-858-7800
Ongoing the third Wednesday
of the month 10:30-11:30 a.m. Please call for information
Nurturing and Support
Program/For Japanese-speaking mothers and children ages 0 to 5 years. Child development,
encouragement, communication.
Kaleidoscope Family Forum
P. O. Box 463 Farmington
$10/per person
$5/materials
Kaleidoscope Family
Forum
Kikuko McCandlish
248-848-1723 248-553-1973
Ongoing Please call for dates and times
S.T.E.P.-Systematic Training for Effective Parenting for Japanese-speaking parents of children ages 3-18 years.
Kaleidoscope Family Forum P. O. Box 463 Farmington
Please call for fee. Kaleidoscope Family Forum
Kikuko McCandlish 248-848-1723 248-553-1973
Ongoing 6 times a year 12 week program
Mondays to Fridays 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Dare to be You – program in Spanish for parent of children 3 to
4 years old.
Hispanic Outreach Services 295 W. Huron
Pontiac
Please call
Hispanic Outreach Services
Gabriela Garcia-Torres 248-338-4250 ext. 3707
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DATES/TIMES
PROGRAM/TITLE
LOCATION
COST
SPONSORING
ORGANIZATION
CONTACT PERSON AND PHONE
Ongoing 5 times a year
Mondays or Wednesdays 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Love and Logic (Amor y Logica) –
Parents class in Spanish
Hispanic Outreach Services
295 W. Huron Pontiac
Please call
Transportation & Day Care available
Hispanic Outreach
Services
Brenda Garza
248-338-4250 ext. 3700
Ongoing – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Parent Educator Liaison – Provide support to parents with IEP,PTC. Understanding the school system & Problem resolution.
Hispanic Outreach Services 76 Williams St., Pontiac, MI
Free Catholic Charities/Hispanic Outreach Services
Rita Golden 248-338-4250 ext. 3706
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PARENT / FAMILY SPONSOR ORGANIZATIONS
44th District Court, Royal Oak/ETRS Abilities Center, Inc. (The)
Adoption Associates, Inc. Adoption Identity Movement of Michigan
Baldwin Center Berkley/Huntington Woods Youth
Assistance
Bethany Christian Services Birmingham Schools
Birmingham Youth Assistance Bloomfield Youth Guidance
Boys & Girls Clubs of South Oakland County
Botsford General Hospital Brandon-Groveland Youth Assistance
Building Better Families Through Action Care House
Catholic Social Services of Oakland County
CHADD
Clarkston Area Youth Assistance Clarkston Community Education
Clarkston Free Methodist Church Clawson Youth Assistance
Clean House, Inc.
Common Ground Sanctuary Congregation Beth Shalom
Counseling and Assessment Associates Crittenton Hospital
Crossroads for Youth
Crossroads Pregnancy Center Families Involved Together
Farmington Youth Assistance Ferndale Youth Assistance
First Baptist Church of Detroit Forever Families, Inc.
Friends of Troy Public Library Gateway Counseling Center
Great Start Collaborative-Oakland HAVEN
Habitat for Humanity Of Oakland County
Hazel Park Library Hazel Park Public Schools
Hazel Park Youth Assistance Havenwyck Hospital
Head Start/Early On
Health Brings Wealth, Inc. Healthy Start/Healthy Families-Oakland
Healthy Family Development Center, Inc. Henry Ford Health Systems Maplegrove Ctr.
Hispanic Outreach Services Holly Area Youth Assistance
Huron Valley Youth Assistance
Inner Door Center Jason Foundation, The
Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit Kaleidoscope Family Forum
Kleinstiver & Associates, P.C.
Lake Orion Community Schools Lakes Area Youth Assistance
Living Word Lutheran Church Lutheran Adoption Service
Lyon Area Substance Abuse Prevention
Coalition Madison Heights Youth Assistance
Maplegrove Community Education Michigan State University Extension
Milford Counseling Services National Council of Jewish Women/Greater
Detroit Section (NCJW/GDS)
Oak Park Youth Assistance Oakland County Circuit Court-Family Division
Oakland County Health Division Oakland Family Services
OLHSA-Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency
Oakland Schools-Early On
Oakland University Orchards Children’s Services
Perspectives of Troy Pontiac Public Library
Providence Hospital & Medical Centers
Rochester Church of Christ Rochester Community Schools
Rochester Area Youth Assistance Royal Oak Community Coalition
Royal Oak High School Royal Oak Recreation Department
Royal Oak Youth Assistance
Sage Counseling Services, PLLC Save Our Youth
South Lyon Area Youth Assistance Southeast Oakland Coalition
Southfield Parent-Youth Guidance
St. Joseph Mercy-Oakland The Troy Community Coalition
The Empoweradd Project Troy Families for SAFE HOMES
Troy Public Library
Troy Youth Assistance United Way of Oakland County
Waterford Youth Assistance West Bloomfield Youth Assistance
William Beaumont Hospitals Community Health Education
Woodlawn Church – Royal Oak