Family Support Organization of Bergen County

FOR FAMILIES BY FAMILIES

FSO BERGEN—Events & Happenings

Monday, February 4th 7:00-8:30pm

 

Topic: Learn Relaxation Techniques (a Yoga Demonstration and an introduction to the Reiki Healing Circle)

 

Presenter: Nancy Smith, Kripula Yoga Instructor

 

Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a towel to sit on

 

Monday, February 25th 7:00-8:30pm

 

Topic: This workshop will assist parents/caregivers with techniques and strategies to help improve ‘communication with children/youth’.

 

Presenter: Andrea Gionta, MA , Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources

 

Monday, March 3rdh 7:00-8:30pm

 

Topic: Basic Rights in Special Education

 

Presenter: SPAN (Statewide Parent Advocacy Network)

 

 

FSOBC Educational Series

 

Advance registration required- programs are FREE

Call 202-796-6209 ext. 102

Adult supervision available for youth while parents/caregivers participate

Youth Partnership (youth ages 14-21)

This is your opportunity to develop and implement activities that are important to YOU while participating in leadership training, community service projects, educational outings, cultural activities while acknowledging and promoting mental health awareness.

 

Date: 1st & 3rd Sundays of every month

Time: 6pm -8pm

Call (201) 796-6209 x 112 for more information

FSOBC

EVENING SUPPORT GROUPS

Wednesdays, 7:00 – 8:30PM

 

Light supper provided every 3rd Wednesday at 6:30pm

 

12/19, 1/16, 2/20, 3/19, 4/16, 5/15

 

Adult supervision is available for children while parents/caregivers participate.

Tuesday, March 11th, 10-11:30am

 

Topic: Find out about Key Changes for Special Education

 

Presenter: SPAN (Statewide Parent Advocacy Network)

 

 

Monday, April 7th 7:00-8:30pm

 

Topic: “Clutter-Free & Stress-Free Cleaning”

 

Suggestions for Time Management

 

Presenter: Pamela J. Macleod, President of Organized from A to Z

 

Spanish Speaking

 Support Group

 

Available at the FSO in Passaic County

 

In North Haledon

 

1st & 3rd Tuesday

7:00-8:30pm

 

For further information, in Spanish please call

973-427-0100, x13

 

ask for Karina-

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

 

Monthly Support Group

 

Meetings:

 

February 14th

 

March 20^th

 

April 17^th

 

 

10-11:30am-Englewood location

 

Call for more information:

 

201-796-6209, ext. 102

Youth Partnership (youth ages 14-21)

NEW PROGRAMS!

Strengthening Families Program

 

The Strengthening Families Program (SFP) will be presented for youth (9-14) and their parents/caregivers. Utilizing family discussions and games, the parent discussions and youth activities will build on the families’ strengths.

 

Workshops will focus on setting limits, the development of skills to handle peer pressure, communication and coping strategies.

 

**New Sessions starting January 31st 2008 **7 Thursdays,

 

1/31, 2//7, 2/14, 2/28, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20

 

No program (February 21st)

 

ADVANCE REGISTRATION is REQUIRED.

 

Call 201-796-6209, 102