1. Nurturing Parenting Program Winter 2016
Hopes and Fears
Give everyone their name tags, give them 15 mins to decorate name tags
Facilitator: Alicia
Phone: (916)
Date/time: Mondays & Fridays 1-3 pm

2. WEEK 1 - AGENDA Valley Hi FRC Introduction Welcome and Icebreaker
Class Agreements
Orientation
Hopes and Fears
Break Time!
Assessment and Session Evaluation
Intake Paperwork
Done! =

3. Facilitator Introduction
Valley Hi Family Resource Center
Family Resource Center
Classes: Fitness, Tiny Learners, Parenting & more
Clubs: Lego & Homework Hub
Events: Family Fun Days, Resume Workshop, Carseat Class
Home Visitation
Village Program: home visitation, Sistah to Sistah & events
Family Resource Center Aide
Facilitate classes, provide playcare, transportation, organize events,
case manage, referrals

4. WELCOME AND ICEBREAKER
My name is _______________________ .
My children’s names and ages are __________.
One person that made a positive impact in my life is/was ___________ because ____________ .
One word that describes the parent I want to be is _________________.
Materials: Family Nurturing Journal, flip chart, magic markers, name tags, snacks and drinks
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5. Class Agreements
What do you need within this class environment to feel safe and comfortable?
Examples: respect one another, listen when others are talking, keep information shared within the classroom confidential
Please keep these in mind as we move through these next 8 weeks
Brainstorm ideas of what you need within this space to feel comfortable, what are some of the expectations that you have

6. ORIENTATION NURTURING PARENTING PHILOSOPHY Evidence Based Program
Goal: To clarify the structure, format, competencies and expectations of the program.
NURTURING PARENTING PHILOSOPHY
Evidence Based Program
Attachment
Empathy
Gentle Touch
Discipline
Expressing Feelings
Expectations
We are trying to improve on these categories. 1st, 6th, and 15th session we will be taking the AAPI, which will measure where you fall within these categories. They are not meant to judge, but just to assess where you could work on improvements.

7. COMPETENCY BASED (orientation)
The Nurturing Parenting Program is competency based.
Competencies are measurable outcomes which form the basis of each session.
Competencies are skills, knowledge and experiences the parents take with them at the end of the session.
How we track learning and progress
At the end of each session you will be asked to rate how well you understood the competencies for the lesson using a scale from 0-5.
Not at all A little bit Pretty good Really well
Competency #
The competencies for today are Introductions. Hopes and Fears, Program Description, Nurturing in a Lifestyle, Pre AAPI-2
-every session reflects on these competencies: like empathy, understanding discipline, praising children, etc

8. SESSION 1 – COMPETENCES (orientation)
Parents are willing to share their hopes and fears about participating in the program.
Parents understand the program format and requirements
Parents are willing to participate in the program
Parents will review their parenting profiles and can describe their parenting strengths and areas needing improvement.
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9. CLASS TOPICS AT A GLANCE (orientation)
Nurturing as a Lifestyle
Children’s Brain Development
Developing Empathy in Kids
Expectations and Development
Meeting our Needs
Recognizing Feelings
Developing Personal Power
Understanding Discipline
Family Morals and Values
Rewarding Children
Establishing Nurturing Routines
Understanding Stress
Managing Anger & Alternatives
Keeping Kids Safe
Keeping Kids Drug-Free

10. CLASS POLICIES & EXPECTATIONS (orientation)
Come Every Week (Attendance)
16 sessions
Only three (3) absences allowed
**Leaving class early counts as a missed class!!**
Must complete all classes in 6 months
Make-Ups
Only at this site & offered one time
Be on time, 10 minutes or more= absence
Three assessments – AAPI
Complete the home practice assignments if you find them helpful
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11. A TYPICAL CLASS (orientation)
Welcome
Review Agreements/Expectations
Review last session’s topic(s)
Competencies of Today’s session
Today’s Session Activities
Break
Session Evaluation
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12. Complete the following statement:
HOPES AND FEARS
Complete the following statement:
As a result of participating in the program and spending time together, some hopes I have are ________________ and some fears I have are ___________________.
Flip chart, magic markers
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13. Don’t smoke within 100 feet of the building Be mindful of noise level
BREAK TIME!
Don’t smoke within 100 feet of the building
Be mindful of noise level
10 minutes, don’t be late!

14. ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION
The assessment measures parenting and child rearing attitudes of parents. It measures 5 constructs:
Expectations of Children
Parental Empathy Towards Children’s Needs
Use of Corporal Punishment
Parent-Child Family Roles
Children’s Power and Independence
What is the point: to determine parenting strengths and areas that may need improvement. Hope is that there will be improvement from beginning of class to the end!
Is designed to assess the parenting and child rearing attitudes of parents. Based on the known parenting and child rearing behaviors of abusive parents, responses to the inventory provide an index for risk of practicing behaviors known to be attributable to child abuse and neglect.
It is used to determine parenting strengths and areas that need improvement
We will do a pre test to determine entry level capabilities, a process assessment to monitor ongoing growth and changes and a post test to determine your level of growth and future intervention needs of the family

15. ASSESSING PARENTING STRENGHS
AAPI
Eyes on your own paper
No right or wrong answers
Answer honestly
Record what you believe and practice at home
Raise your hand silently for any questions
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16. SESSION EVALUATION & INTAKE PAPERWORK
Stay on the same page as the group
Raise your hand with any questions
Competencies*
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17. SESSION EVALUATION Table of Contents Susie Que 1 12/5/12
I liked __________________________________.
I didn’t like _______________________________.
I ‘d like more _____________________________.
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18. Monday, March 13th Nurturing Parenting; Children’s Brain Development
NEXT CLASS
Monday, March 13th Nurturing Parenting; Children’s Brain Development