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F R E E SELF-STUDY OPPORTUNITIES at the HANCOCK COUNTY CHILDREN’S COUNCIL FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER |
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The Hancock County Children’s Council offers the following self-study parenting education in our Family Resource Center. Call to make an appointment to view the following materials: “Achieve! Success for Young Fathers” 4 video series “Building Blocks for Successful Parenting” “Touchpoints” 3 video series “1-2-3 Magic” 2 video series “Parenting for Prevention” 6 video series “Parenting with Dignity” 9 video series Drew Bledsoe Foundation “Active Parenting of Teens” 6 video series “Common Sense Parenting” 2 video series “Boys Town videos for parents” 11 video series Parenting Wisely 9 case studies on interactive CD-rom Directions for Dads interactive CD-rom |
Hancock County Higher Education Center, 248 State Street, Suite 1, Ellsworth, ME 04605. Call 1-800-696-2540 for more information or to see a list of more than 400 courses available in Hancock County visit at www.learn.maine.edu/ellsworth
www.maineadulted.org will connect you to all adult education programs in Maine.
Mt. Desert Island Adult Education: FMI, call 288-4703 or http://mdi.maineadulted.org/
H.O.M.E. Adult Basic Education: FMI, call 469-7961 or 469-2026
RSU 24 Ellsworth & Sumner: FMI, call 422-9100 or visit their website at www.sumner.maineadulted.org or at www.ellsworth.maineadulted.org
RSU 25 Bucksport Adult and Community Education now offer access to On-Line courses. Many workshops are available $99/each: FMI, visit their website at www.ed2go.com/bace FMI, call 469-2129
NEW: Dating Matters: Understanding Teen Dating Violence Prevention is a 60-minute, web-based training designed to help educations and others working with teens understand the risk factors and warning signs associated with teen dating violence. www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/datingmatters.html
On-line Training for Foster Parents: www.adoptionlearningpartners.org offers 8 courses, many free of charge, although there is a fee to users who require a Certificate of Completion for training purposes.
Rutgers University eCollege ONLINE training "Sexuality ABCs Abstinence, Birth Control and Condoms" uses fun and engaging online techniques-such as podcasts, flash animation, videos, threaded discussions and interactive games-to help participants: Understand trends in adolescent sexual behavior; Get updated on contraceptive methods; Receive sample lesson plans; Practice answering Frequently Asked Questions from teens; Review laws regarding teens accessing birth control; Discover the most current resources; http://answer.rutgers.edu/page/sexualityabcs
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services CMS launched Ask Medicare, a new initiative to help family caregivers, those who are family members or friends who help people with Medicare, access valuable healthcare information, services and resources.
New England Addiction Technology Transfer Center provides on-going distance education supported by SAMHSA Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration, CSAT Center for Substance Abuse and Treatment, CAAS Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies and Brown University. Each course is $40 and they are listed online at www.attc-ne.org/education.
www.bornlearning.org Born Learning is a public engagement campaign helping parents, caregivers and communities create early learning opportunities for young children. Designed to support you in your critical role as a child’s first teacher, FREE Born Learning educational materials are available.
The Maine Boys Network is committed to promoting the health and successful development of all boys from pre-adolescence through young adulthood by supporting their success in academic settings. FMI, contact Layne Gregory at 774-9994 or www.boystomen.info/ for events.
The New York Presbyterian Hospital has established the Borderline Personality Disorder Resource Center. The center has a database of professionals and facilities that provide treatment as well as a full library of resources, a website, and a help line. FMI, contact 1-888-694-2273 or www.bpdresourcecenter.org
www.closetohomecampaign.org features important information on opiate abuse and addiction, including a Fact Sheet for Teens and Parents and flyers that can be printed and posted; you will find links to credible websites and additional information to help you learn more about the negative consequences of opiate abuse and how opiate addiction is affecting our state. .
www.cdc.gov/parents/ Here you will find a wealth of information from across all of CDC Centers for Disease Control, covering everything from safety at home and the community to immunization schedules and developmental milestones. Let the CDC Parent Portal help you keep your child healthy and safe!
Connective Parenting newsletter by Bonnie Harris, is available bimonthly through www.bonnieharris.com. Phone coaching available. Email Bonnie Harris to set up a time for one on one concentrated time to discuss your personal situation, get advice and practice solutions. TeleClass Recordings can be downloaded for $10 each. #1: Understanding Your Child’s Behavior, #2: Acceptance and Expectations; & #3: Connective Communication. Consciously Parenting Project online class and open Q&A telephone calls through www.consciouslyparenting.com Contact Us: info@consciouslyparenting.com or 888 631-4441
www.extension.org/parenting: There is a new, electronic resource with valuable stage-based information and answers to questions about parenting at “eXtension”. There are topical articles, and developmental information. This is a great resource for families and those who work with families. Enjoy!
www.getATstuff.com Website for Selling & Buying Used Assistive Devices and Adaptive Equipment will help families, people with disabilities, seniors and the public to buy and sell used assistive technology and adaptive equipment. The site is designed to get devices that are no longer being used into the hands of people who want them and could benefit from them. Items can be listed for sale or free. The site has many equipment categories for items related to vision, hearing, mobility, environmental adaptations, computers, recreation, sports, & adapted vans/vehicles. FMI: 207-623-3195 or www.mainecite.org
ONLINE 1 hour: “Reducing the Risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome in Child Care” presented by American Academy of Pediatrics. This FREE course is designed to educate everyone who cares for babies child care prodders, parents, grandparents, relatives and health care professionals. You will learn how to create a safe sleep environment to reduce the risk of SIDS and other sleep related deaths. For instructions on how to access this FREE course, visit www.healthychildcare.org/pdf/SIDSmoduleflyer.pdf.
www.inhalantabusetraining.org – select the Maine Parent Training. Inhalant Abuse: What You Should Know is an ADULTS-ONLY online training for parents and other caring adults. The training takes about 15-20 minutes to complete. All children are at risk for inhalant abuse…inhalants are often the first substance to be abused by youth. Inhalants, along with tobacco and alcohol, are one of the substances abused by younger children. Because, inhalants can cause death the first time they are tried, any experiment is dangerous.
Webcast: Building the Legacy: IDEA 2004 Part B Final Regulations OSERS invites you to view a video to learn firsthand from leading U.S. Department of Education officials about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part B final regulations. The video has been archived for future reference at http://idea.ed.gov.
Keep up to date with current information for grandfamilies at www.mainekids-kin.org.
Free Borderline personality online support group – www.mdjunction.com/borderline-personality
www.me.ngb.army.mil/family is the link to the Maine Military Family Assistance Center- this is the hub for what’s going on for Maine service members and their families.
NetSmartz411 is an online resource managed by experts at National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, and located on the Internet at www.NetSmartz411.org. The NetSmartz Workshop is an interactive, educational safety resource to teach kids and teens how to stay safer on the Internet.
www.onguardonline.gov provides practical tips from the federal government and the technology industry to help you be on guard against Internet fraud, secure your computer, and protect your personal information.
www.parentfurther.com is your place to find everyday steps for raising successful kids. At ParentFurther families can quickly find advice for coping with a specific challenge or simply browse through rich, interactive information about the topics that most deeply impact them….a Search Institute resource for families.
www.partnersinpolicymaking.com/education is a 3-hour self-directed e-learning course to help parents with children with developmental disabilities better understand and maximize the benefits of special education services and inclusion for their children. There is a quiz at the end of each module and a final exam at the end. You will receive a free graduation gift for completing the course.
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www.resilnet.uiuc.edu/library.html: “Promoting Resilience in Children: What Parents Can Do” The ResilienceNet Virtual Library is a collection of full-text publications related to the resilience of children and families in the face of adversities. Most of the publications are maintained on ResilienceNet; a few of the titles listed may be links to publications on other Web sites. Publications are listed alphabetically by title.
SAMHSA’s redesigned Resource Center to Address Discrimination and Stigma Associated with Mental Illness debuts online with a new library of more than 600 resources. The ADS Center Web site at www.stopstigma.samhsa.gov features information and advice to help individuals and organizations counter discrimination and stigma associated with mental illness.
Teen Central located at www.teencentral.net connects you to other teens from around the country and throughout the world, and to a wealth of problem-solving resources just for you. Being a teen isn’t easy. Each day you face choices related to school, parents, dating, and fitting in. Growing up can often be complicated.
