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The Parent Place THE PARENT PLACE is a Family Resource Center that is made available through funding from the Montana Children’s Trust Fund. WARM LINE Staff members are available by calling 406-297-3436 to answer parenting questions and to provide referral services. FAMILY SKILL BUILDING Staff are available to help parents identify strengths to meet the needs of their children. One-on-one coaching is available at the Resource Center, area schools or families’ homes. RESOURCE AND REFERRAL SERVICE The Parent Place is knowledgeable regarding community resources such as, resources to obtain food, energy assistance and medical services for children. Families are able to pick up applications at the Resource Center, receive assistance in completing necessary forms, make photocopies and fax paperwork. WINTER CLOTHING PROGRAM Private donors help bring warmth and joy to families by providing winter clothing including coats, boots, snow pants, hats and gloves to approximately 200 area youth each year. HELPNET Limited funds are available to assist families in times of crisis. SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND DONATIONS Please call the Parent Place if you are able to donate diapers, school supplies, household or craft items. FAMILY ACTIVITIES Barbeques and family activities are conducted several times per year. PARENT TIME A support group meets regularly throughout the year to utilize the support and knowledge of group members and to learn creative parenting strategies while enjoying time for crafts that can be given to family members or donated to the community. PARENT EDUCATION CLASSES The Nurturing Program will be the primary focus of the Parent Place this year. This research-based program is designed to promote a healthy relationship between babies, toddlers or pre-schoolers and their caregivers. A 24-week session will be available, free of charge to all parents or caregivers of young children. In June of each year, Home Start provides a great way to ease fears that parents or preschoolers may have about entering kindergarten. While parents are meeting with a teacher to discuss kindergarten readiness and expectations for their child, youth are becoming familiar with Eureka Elementary School, including the kindergarten classrooms. For more information on any of these services, please call 406-297-3435. |
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