posted May 30, 2012 12:36 PM by Ryan Dettbarn
Nurturing Parenting Programs®
Facilitator Training Workshop
with
Brenda Ristvedt
National Trainer & Consultant
The Nurturing Parenting
Programs®
June
27 & 28, 2012
Falcon Civic Center
1305 Fifth Avenue N. E.
Independence, Iowa
Any professional working with families will benefit.
As a result of the 2-Day Training, participants
will:
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Be prepared to facilitate
Nurturing Programs.
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Increase personal nurturing
attitudes and skills.
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Be able to assess high risk,
abusive parenting attitudes and behaviors in adults and adolescents
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Help parents to increase
empathy, learn alternatives to corporal punishment, build self-concept and
self-esteem in themselves and their children, increase knowledge of how
children learn and what parenting strategies contribute to their success.
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Increase knowledge of
childhood as a developmental stage of growth. Value the role of play in the learning environment for both adults
and children
Agenda Breaks: AM and PM on-site/ Lunch: Off-site Day One Morning 8:30-9:00 Registration & Ice Breaker 9:00-Noon Nurturing Philosophy of Parenting; Assessing High-Risk Parenting Attitudes, Administration of the Adult-Adolescent Parenting Inverntory (AAPI) Afternoon 1:00-4:00 Discipline and Punishment Day Two Morning 8:30-11:30 Empowering Parents and Children Developing Empathy & Caring; Self-Awareness; Experiencing & Handling Feelings Afternoon 1:00-3:00 Communication Skills; Experiential Learning Program Formats, Program Impementation $25 Registration fee includes training workbook. Click on link for registration form Registration deadline: June 15th |
posted May 25, 2012 8:49 AM by Ryan Dettbarn
Building a Better Future is the 3 session foundational training required for potential Parent Partners. Is is designed to provide Parent Partners with the skills they will need to mentor families; to educate DHS workers, supervisors, and other child welfare workers on the Parent Partner Approcah; and to support a successful and strong Parent Partner Site by building teamwork and relationships. Primary Audience: *Those training to become Parent Partners *Current Parent Partners *Foster Parents *DHS *Juvenile Court Attorneys *Kinship Caregivers *Community Providers When: Thur. June, 21 9:30-3:30 Fri. June, 22 9:30-3:30 Fri. June, 29 9:30-3:30 *Lunch will be provided Where: Independence Public Library Community Meeting Room 805 1st St. East, Independence *Must attend all 3 sessions Please RSVP by Fri. June 15th |
posted May 8, 2012 8:00 AM by Ryan Dettbarn
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Wednesday, May 23 9:00am-3:00pm Regional Medical Center, 3rd Floor Veterans Meeting Room (709 W. Main St., Manchester) Featured Speakers: Lt. Eric Nation, Jasper Co. Sheriff's Office Jennifer Sleiter, MSN, ARNP, Regional Child Protection Center This training will prepare you to be part of a multidisciplinary response to children endangered by parental or caregiver drug use that can change their lives. Following the training you will be able to identify children who are drug endangered, understand the history and evolution of drug endangered children response strategies, and initiate or expand a local drug endangered children task force. Who Should Attend? * Law Enforcement * DHS/Child Protection Workers * County Attorneys * Medical Professionals * Prevention & Treatment Professionals * Child Development Specialists * Family and Community Services Providers |
posted May 1, 2012 7:42 AM by Ryan Dettbarn
Minimal Facts Training Wed. May 2nd 9;30am-5:00pm Pizza Ranch Meeting Room Independence (1900 1st St. West) FREE one-day seminar designed for law emforcement, medical professionals, DHS, Educators, Counselors and Community Providers who have responsibility for gathering minimal facts from children regarding allegations of abuse. Training methods include skill-building through practice, lecture material, videotaped demonstrations and group exercises. Course Topics include: *Children's Sexuality Development *How Children Experience and Tell of Their Abuse *Local System Response *Pre-assessment Process: RIFCR *Skill Building Exercises |
posted Apr 16, 2012 8:36 AM by Ryan Dettbarn
Saturday, April 21 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Fairgrounds Pavillion - Manchester FREE Admission & Activities Featuring area services offered for children age 5 and under. Activities for all ages - bring the whole family! *Balloon Artist *Puppet Show *Dance *Live animals *Police & Fire Departments *Severe Weather House *Vision screening (age 6-48 months) *Inflatable *Face painting |
posted Apr 11, 2012 7:52 AM by Ryan Dettbarn
Darkness to Light: Stewards of Children Training April 11th - 2:00-4:30pm Fayette Public Library, Fayette Stewards of Children is a prevention training program that teaches adults how to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. The program is designed for organizations that serve youth and for individuals concerned about the safety of children. It is the only nationally distributed, evidence based program proven to increase knowledge, improve attitudes, and change child protective behaviors. |
posted Feb 27, 2012 1:17 PM by Ryan Dettbarn
Building Direction for Families would like to thank all the volunteers and participants who attended the Manchester Poverty Simulation. It was a great sucess with 12 voluteers and 31 participants. It was an eye-opening experience for all involved. One participant described her experience as a mock impoverished family member, "like a boat with too many holes. You can plug a few, but just can't get ahead." Friday, March 2nd 1:00-3:30 VFW - Independence (128 3rd Ave. NE) Tuesday, March 13th 4:00-6:30 American Legion - Oelwein (108 1st St. SW) |
posted Feb 23, 2012 8:11 AM by Ryan Dettbarn
Reminder: Poverty Simulation Feb. 24th, 1:30-4:00 at RMC -Veteran's Meeting Room (3rd Floor) Manchester |
posted Feb 7, 2012 9:44 AM by Ryan Dettbarn
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Building Direction for Families is hosting Poverty Simulations in Feb. and March
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Friday, February 24th
1:30-4:00
Veteran’s Meeting Room
(3rd Floor)
Regional Medical Center
709 W. Main St.
Manchester, IA
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Friday, March 2nd
1:00-3:30
VFW
128 3rd Ave. NE
Independence, IA
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Tuesday, March 13th
4:00-6:30
American Legion
108 1st St. SW
Oelwein, IA
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Participants assume the roles of different families facing poverty. Some are newly unemployed, some are homeless, some are recently deserted by the “breadwinner”, and others are receiving assistance—either with or without additional earned income. The task of all “families” is to provide basic necessities and shelter during the course of four 15-minute “weeks”.
The simulation lasts from 2 ½ to 3 hours. It includes an introduction and briefing, the simulation exercise, and a debriefing in which participants and volunteers share their feelings and experiences.
The simulation is conducted in a large room with the “families” seated in the center. Tables around the perimeter of the room represent various community resources and services, including a bank, employment office, a pantry, a school, welfare office, ect. Volunteers, referred to as “staffers” are recruited to represent the community resources.
The poverty simulation experience can be an “eye-opener” to anyone who wishes to understand more about the realities of poverty. The simulation is an effective tool for many audiences including professionals who provide services, educators, religious organizations, students (12th grade or higher), or any other concerned community members. |
posted Feb 7, 2012 6:55 AM by Ryan Dettbarn
Every other year, the Iowa Legislature chooses four beneficiaries of the state income tax check off, which are highlighted on state income tax forms. Child abuse prevention is one of the four causes receiving funds from the state check off.
Keeping children safe from abuse is very Iowan’s business, and there is a simple and important opportunity to help. When taxpayers file their state income taxes, they can check off child abuse by donating a portion of their refund to the Iowa Child Abuse Prevention Program (ICAPP).
Collectively across the state, small and large contributions alike positively impact children’s lives. One hundred percent of donations are directed to Iowa’s communities to enhance programs that educate and support parents.
Donations benefit the Iowa Child Abuse Prevention Program, which funds services that help families build “protective factors”. The more protective factors present in a family, the more likely a child will grow up free from child abuse and reach his or her full potential.
Please Check Off Child Abuse this year when you file your state income taxes.
www.CheckOffChildAbuse.org |
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