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Parenting ResourcesAny Baby Can: Childbirth and parenting classes in English and Spanish. 1208 E. Seventh St. 477-1130 Austin Child Guidance Center: Offers classes in enhancing parent-child relationships and divorce conflict resolution. 810 W. 45th St. 451-2242 Austin Children's Museum: Hosts "Family Education Series" parenting lectures. 201 Colorado St. http://www.austinkids.org or 472-2499 Autism Treatment Center of America: "Son-Rise Program" created by and for parents teaches how to reach autistic children. http://www.son-rise.org or 800-714-2779 Bridges to Growth: Parent and child classes, as well as a lending library of toys and books. http://www.georgetownproject.com/bridges.asp or 864-3008 Children's Advocacy Center: Free six-week parenting class based on the STEP curriculum. 1110 E. 32nd St. 472-1164. Circumcision Information: Kenneth Avery conducts a regular lecture, "Protect Your Child From Circumcision." respectyourbaby@hotmail.com or 875-5274 Child Protective Services: offers free information meetings for prospective foster and adoptive parents. 7901 Cameron Road. http://www.adoptchildren.org or 834-3273 or 800-284-5315. Children's Therapy Services: Free child development series for adults. Spicewood Country School, 6102 Spicewood Springs Road. www.childrenstherapyservices.net or 331-1999 Do It for the Kids: Seminar for parents during or after a divorce. 800-967-6519 Epilepsy Foundation Central and South Texas: Information, referral, support groups and a speakers bureau. Brackenridge Hospital, 601 E. 15th St. 888-606-5353 Family Builders Adoption Agency: Offers information on how to become an adoptive parent or foster parent. Free, confidential counseling for birthparents also offered.. FamilyBuilders@austin.rr.com or 512/457-9476. FamilyConnections: Parenting classes, lending library (books and toys) and referrals. 825 E 53 1/2 St. 478-5725 Family Forward: Family classes on how to communicate more effectively; support groups also offered. http://www.familyforward.org or 800-554-2323. For Kids' Sake: Workshops on successful parenting. 805 Rio Grande, Suite 2. 476-9490 Frugal Family Network: Free meetings, seminars and workshops to teach parents how to manage the family budget. http://www.frugalfamilynetwork.com or frugal4u@frugalfamilynetwork.com Great Wall of China Adoption Agency: Information and meetings for those interested in adoption. Howson Library, 2500 Exposition. 323-9595 Hays County Family Support Network: Workshops to inform and support families of children with disabilities, chronic illness or other special needs. San Marcos ISD: 393-6933. Wimberley and Dripping Springs ISD: 858-0606, ext. 6. Hays Consolidated ISD: 295-5301 Kids Exchange: Ten-week workshop for families coping with divorce and separation; also offers a safe and comfortable place for divorced or separated parents to exchange children for court-ordered visitation. 1000 Payton Gin Road. http://www.kids-exchange.org. 467-0803 Language of Listening: Classes teach parents how to listen to their children through interactive play. http://www.languageoflistening.com or 888-914-7737 Mental Health Patient/Family Rights: For parents of children and adolescents with behavioral, emotional or mental disorders. Shoal Creek Hospital, 3501 Mills Ave. NAMIAustin504@aol.com or 420-9810 Mother Matters: Helps mothers with babies newborn to 4 months old connect with their babies and other first-time moms. Group meets Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Registration required. $18. Jewish Community Association of Austin, 3631 North Hills Drive. http://www.jcaaonline.org. 250-1043. Parent Employers of Nannies: Monthly seminars for parents who employ in-home caregivers. http://www.momsbestfriend.com/parentclass.html or 346-2229 Prenatal/postpartum aerobics classes: St. David's Medical Center. 919 E. 32nd St. 476-7111 Prodigy Child Development Center: Educational seminars for parents (children welcome at all classes). 2300 Cedar Bend Drive, 750-9714 Samaritan Center: Offers counseling and pastoral care for divorced couples. 5425-A Burnet Road. 451-7337 Seton Medical Center First Friday Film Fest: Free popcorn, refreshments and informative videos for parents. McFadden Auditorium, 1201 W. 38th. 324-1022 Special People and Resources Cooperative (SPARC): Offers workshops for parents in Round Rock ISD, Leander ISD, Georgetown ISD and Taylor ISD. 476-7044 Star Institute: Education for Birth, Healing and Creative Living--provides prenatal and postnatal classes for Moms for Therapeutic Touch and Parent Education to enhance pregnancy, support post-natal recovery and learn Infant Massage techniques to enrich newborn wellness. Presenters are available for already existing Moms groups. Call Star Institute for further information: 512 420-0068 info@rimastar.co Texas Department of State Health Services Audiovisual Library: Lending library stocked with books, videos, DVDs and CDROMs of interest to parents. Anyone in Texas may borrow from the library. For a complete list of the titles available at the library, log onto the library's web page: texashealthlibrary.com For more information about the library, go to: http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/avlib/default.shtm You can also email avlibrary@dshs.state.tx.us or call 458-7260. Visions for Tomorrow: Free eight-week class for parents of children and adolescents with behavioral and mental health disorders. NAMIAustin504@aol.com or 420-9810 |
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