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

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 | 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.

Play Groups
 

Play Shoppe
Mondays | 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:

• March 22nd—Farm tour at Wallerman’s Family Farm! (20923 County Highway U—Norwalk)

• April 5th—Pajama Day!

• 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.

• 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 | 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 | 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.

 

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  | 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 | 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

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) 374-4190.

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.

Tomah Teen Support Group
3rd Thursday | 5-7PM
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.
 

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:

• More about the meaning of cultural competence

• How environments send messages about culture to staff, children, parents, and community

• How staff and team development are a resource for building cultural competence

• 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.