Parenting Classes, sponsored by Wasco County Youth Service and Youth Empowerment Shelter

STAYING CONNECTED WITH
​YOUR TEEN

 A six week workshop for parentsof pre-teens and teens
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Tuesdays 5:30 - 7:30, Jan. 21, 28, Feb. 4th, 11th, 18th, & 25

Week 1: Shifting gears to better behavior - Debby Jones, Youth Think
Week 2: Peer influences: Refusal skills, supervision strategies, bonding and
​              substan by Aimee Brink of MCCFL
Week 3: Adolescent growth & behavior, Risk factors for problem behavior
Week 4: Family meetings, effective parenting styles, solving family problems
Week 5: Communication: The power of feelings, anger control
Week 6: Getting your teen involved, establish a Family Policy, consequences

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To register call Sylvia
                        (541) 705-4777 
                   or Beatriz
                       (541) 506-2675
The classes are free and snacks will be provided.  Classes start soon, so don't wait
This class will also be offered again later in the year.

Resources for and about Homeless Youth

Positive Youth Development -  Prepared by the National Clearinghouse on Families & Youth for the Family and Youth Services Bureau, 2007. http://youth.gov/youth-topics/positive youth-development
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​Trauma-Informed Care - RHY Services Bureau Youth  file:///C:/Users/Linda/Documents/Shelter/Resources/trauma20120829.pdf​

Guide for Medication Use  - Developed by  in association with Collaborative Problem Solving methods
Thinkkidsfile:///C:/Users/Linda/Documents/Shelter/Program/Youth/Medication%20%20Guide%20for%20Youth.pdf

Homeless Students - "Hidden in Plain Sight Full Report", a Report by Civic Enterprises and Hart Research Associates 
HiddeninPlainSightFullReportFINAL_0%20(1).pdf

Oregon’s Runaway and Homeless Youth: An Overview and Strategic Framework by OR Homeless Youth Advisory Committee  08/2016

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