SUPPORT
Parent Support & Classes
CAN Council Parent Cafe
A gathering of parents, led by parents, for parents.
Parent Cafés are physically and emotionally safe spaces where parents and caregivers talk and listen to each other on topics that matter to them.
During each Café parents will: Learn about the protective factors, create strategies from their own wisdom and experiences to strengthen their families, receive practical tools and resources to take home, and access to additional resources even when the Cafés are over.
For any inquiries, please contact ccharbonneau@cancouncil.org
MSU Extension helps people improve their lives through an educational process that applies knowledge to critical issues, needs and opportunities.
Offers:
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Building Early Emotional Skills in Young Children
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Building Strong Adolescents
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Child & Family Development Workshops & Series
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Creating Safe Environments for Youth
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Guiding Principles for Highly Successful Parenting
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Infant Safety
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Parent Talk
Great Lakes Bay Mom Cafe
Are you looking to connect with other families with young children? The Great Lakes Bay Mom Cafe takes place every Thursday from 10am to noon. It's a place for kids to play, and moms to relax. Drop in anytime - no registration is required!
Location information:
June through August is at the playground behind the Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center.
September through May is in the Community Room at the Bay City Town Center.
For updates and cancellations, text @hkgagh to the number 81010 to sign up for remind.com texts.
MCLAREN BAY REGION - BAY COUNTY
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Offers:
Virtual Breastfeeding Class
Virtual Childbirth Crash Course
Breastfeeding Class
NEMSCA - ARENAC COUNTY
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Offers:
Rental Counseling
Financial Literacy Class
Homebuyer Education
Call 989-358-4653 or email gagnona@nemcsca.org for dates.
BAY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT LACTATION SUPPORT
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Offers:
- Lactation support through call or text
- In home and in office lactation support
- Breastfeeding and infant feeding classes
- Assistance finding community resources
- Support groups: Virtual and in person (with breastfeeding assistance available)
*Regardless of insurance or qualifying for public assistance, if you are a Bay County resident, these services are available to you.
(Moms outside ov Bay County are welcome to join)
For more information: Call or text Charissa Loeffler (989)459-8487
WELLSPRING - BEHAVIOR HEALTH
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Offers:
Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
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Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is an evidenced-based, short-term parent coaching program for young children with behavioral problems. It is designed to increase positive parent-child interactions, and equips parents to confidently, calmly, and consistently manage their child’s behavior.
