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Printable Calendar of Events
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Family Resources
of
Tomah
All services available to residents of Juneau,
La Crosse, AND Monroe Counties IN WISCONSIN
All
events meet at Family Resources at 310 West Elizabeth Street unless
otherwise noted.
For more information or to register (when required) contact
Julee at (608) 374-4190.
Fun
Night
Day With Dad
Play Groups
Active Parenting Workshops
Programs
Teen Support Group
Child Care Provider
Training
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Family Fun Night
In Tomah
Date In June To Be
Announced
For more information, contact Julee at (608)
374-4190.
Day With Dad
Saturday, April 24th
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9:30-11AM
| All American Do It Center - Tomah
Need a gift for
Mother’s Day? Dads or significant male figures and their children are
invited to join us at All American Do It Center (1201 N Superior Ave, Tomah)
to make a gift for mom or the significant female figure in your life.
Registration is required. For more information contact the Sparta or Tomah
office. For more information or to register, contact Julee at (608)
374-4190.
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Play Groups
Play Shoppe
Mondays
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9:30-11AM
Play Shoppe is a shared time for
parents and their children to enjoy play, art activities, story time, and to
spend time with friends. Registration is not required.
Special days and field
trip dates:
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March
22nd—Farm
tour at Wallerman’s Family Farm! (20923 County Highway U—Norwalk)
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April 5th—Pajama
Day!
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May 10th—Grandpa
Nick's Petting Farm (27124 Concord Ave., Warrens) Cost is $4 for adults
and $3 for children -
under the age of 3 are free.
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June 7th—Crazy
Sock Day!
**Please note that
June 7th is the last day for Play Shoppe until August**
Parent Connection
Second
and Fourth Thursday
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9:30-11AM
Parent Connection welcomes
moms, dads, grandparents or caregivers who are looking for a place to unwind
and share the joys and challenges of parenting with other parents. Connect
over coffee and conversation while toddlers and preschoolers play in our
supervised playroom.
**Please note that June 9th is the last
day for Parent Connection until August**
Winnebago
Wednesday
Wednesdays
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10-11AM
Family Resources has
the key to your summertime fun! What could be better then weekly themes,
games, crafts, lunch and friends? Lunch (provided by the Tomah School
District) will be served at 11AM. Thanks to Jesse Bender for arranging this
for Family Resources! This year’s themes include: Nature Day, Petting
Zoo, 4-H Day, Water Fun, and much, much more! The event is free for families
in Monroe and Juneau County and is age appropriate for infants (there is an
infant area) to school age children. Come and enjoy weekly summer fun!
Please note that the event will be cancelled in the event of rain.
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Workshops
Workshops are offered free
of charge. Pre-registration is required at least 3 business days prior to
the workshop. Limited childcare is provided for
children (unless otherwise noted) who are independent walkers and older;
younger children are welcome to join their parents. Childcare is limited to
the first 8 children registered. Registration deadline for childcare is
seven days prior to the workshop or the start of the first session.
Stewards of
Children: Prevent Sexual Abuse
April
20th
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6-7:30PM
This nationally acclaimed training is designed to educate adults to prevent,
recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. It is highly
recommended for teachers, parents, and volunteers who work with children or
youth.
Presented by: Lisa Metz-Belzer & Alyson Holmay-Plemmons, Parent Educators -
Family Resources of La Crosse
Body After Baby
May 6th
|6-7:30PM
It doesn’t
matter if it has been six months or six years since you’ve had a baby, come
listen and learn how to get your body back. During this workshop we will
discuss ways for you to eat and exercise to stay healthy.
Presented by: Joan Kortbein, Dietician - Tomah Memorial
Hospital
Summer Safety
June 1st
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6-7:30PM
Summer is just around
the corner. This informative workshop will cover summer time hot topics—what
sunscreen to use, how to properly protect your children from ticks,
mosquitoes, bike helmet safety and much more.
Presented by: Kasey Gegenfurtner,
Community Health Educator & Jason Holtz, Parent
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Classes
Active Parenting
(Ages 5-12)
Tuesdays | May
3rd - 24th | 6-7:30PM
Through this program
parents will learn skills that will help develop cooperation,
responsibility, and self-esteem in their children. They will also learn
positive discipline techniques, natural and logical consequences, mutual
respect, and problem-solving skills. Open to parents who want to improve
their parenting skills for lifelong learning and/or parents who are
interested in receiving a required parenting class completion certificate.
Child care will be available. Registration required 3 business days before
the event. For more information or to register, contact Julee at (608)
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Programs
Parents As Teachers
By providing specific, timely information about
child development in the family home, or at another comfortable setting,
parents learn what they can do to provide their children with a positive
start in life that will help ensure their success in school. The Parents As
Teachers program includes home visits, parent group meetings, development
screenings and a resource network. To learn more about becoming a P.A.T.
family, contact Julee at (608) 374-4190.
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Tomah
Teen Support Group
3rd Thursday
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Are you a teen mother or father and are
balancing being a parent, school, and work? Enjoy a light meal, parenting
tips, and social time with other teen parents. there is a different theme
very month. For more information contact Julee at (608)
374-4190.
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Child Care
Provider Training
Cultural
Competence: The Power to Welcome and Serve Others
Wednesday, May 26th | 6-9PM | CESA #4
(923 E.
Garland St., West Salem)
| $20 Fee
(CEU's
included in cost)
Cultural competence
refers to a set of skills that allow individuals and organizations to
increase their understanding and appreciation of cultural differences
within, among, and between groups. This requires a willingness to draw on
community-based values, traditions, and customs and to work with
knowledgeable persons of and from the community in developing efforts,
communications, and services. A culturally competent program is one that
demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of cultural differences in
program design, implementation, and reflection. In this workshop,
participants will learn:
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More about the meaning
of cultural competence
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How
environments send messages about culture to staff, children, parents,
and community
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How
staff and team development are a resource for building cultural
competence
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How
service delivery to parents and children can be made more culturally
competent
The
training fee must be paid at the time of registration
and is non-refundable. Space
is limited so register early! For more information or to register, call
(608) 784-8125 or (800) 873-1768.
Presented by: Lilly Irvin-Vitela, Executive
Director of Supporting Families Together Association, SFTA
In
partnership with CESA #4
CPR/AED Training
June 7th | 6-9PM
| Family Resources of Tomah
American Heart Association Heartsaver Adult, Child and Infant CPR/AED class.
Cost is $30 (non-refundable) and participation is limited to the first 6
paid registrations. Payment must be received
5 business days prior to the training. Certification card is included. For
more information or to register, call Julee at (608) 374-4190.
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Special
Services for parents and child care providers in the following Wisconsin
counties:
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- Crawford
- Grant
- Iowa
- Lafeyette
- Richland
- Vernon
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Services
include referrals to child care providers in your area along with
technical assistance for child care providers and parents regarding
child care.
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Family Connections of Lancaster
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Your donation can help thousands
of parents in our area receive the support and education they want and
need to raise healthy children.
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BUSINESS
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La
Crosse Office
Monday thru Thursday
8:30AM-5PM
Friday
8:30AM-3PM
Closed first Thursday of each month.
Monroe County Offices
Monday thru Friday
8AM-4PM*
Closed first Thurdsay of each month.
*Hours can
vary based on schedules |
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