Join us for ACT: Raising Safe Kids, a free program that teaches positive parenting skills for families of Wood, Lucas, or Ottawa County with children age 0-10.

Tuesdays from 6:00pm-7:30pm beginning January 21, 2025 - March 11, 2025 (total of 8 classes). Referrals accepted until 1/13/25.

All classes virtual with exception of first and last class being in person. Dinner and childcare provided both nights!

This program is available for parents or caregivers:

• Who have a child that is 10 years old or younger or parent who is currently expecting

• Are a Wood, Lucas, or Ottawa County resident 

• Have a willingness to learn or have challenges in relation to behaviors, emotional regulation in parent and or child, age-appropriate discipline strategies and expectations,  and some difficulty understanding the impact of trauma/adverse experience on young children, 

• Have internet and a device with Zoom capabilities

• Are available Mondays from 6pm-7:30pm

Participants will:

• Discuss the concept of child development & children’s challening behaviors

• Learn the concept of REACT & RESPOND

• Learn how to prevent challenging behaviors through positive dicipline

• Understand consequences of children’s exposure to violence

• Learn how to understand, express, and control feelings

• Teach children to control anger and resolve conflicts

• Differentiate the difference between DISCIPLINE and PUNISHMENT

Limited spaces available at a first come first serve basis

To register, call Liza Rogers at 419.352.7588