My Tween and Me
Family Preservation & Family Reunification Program Services
This 6-week, 12-hour group is for parents of children between the ages 7-12. The parents meet to refine and develop their parenting and communication skills needed to help prevent drug use/misuse by their children. Topics include how pre-teens are changing physically and emotionally, communicating with pre-teens, encouraging self-esteem, teaching good decision-making skills and discipline.
For more information, contact Fion Cheng.
To Download or view the "My Tween and Me" flyer, please click HERE.
Cantonese Mandarin Support Group
Family Preservation & Family Reunification Program Services
This group provides parent education and support with a cultural emphasis. There are opportunities to develop social networking, parenting skills, sharing experiences, promoting friendship, community resources, enhancing family life and relationships. For more information about this group, contact Selina Ma.
Men, Anger and the Family
Family Preservation & Family Reunification Program Services
The group will meet once a week for 9 consecutive weeks and will be facilitated by a male counsellor. The sessions will consist of integrated psycho-education and group conversation, as well as videos and group exercises. This group is designed for any man who is or has been physically or verbally abusive to his partner and/or children.
Click here to download the group information flyer.
For more information regarding this program including referrals please contact Jeff Markusoff.
Complex Developmental Behavioural Conditions / Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (CDBC/FASD)
Complex Developmental Behavioural Conditions (CDBC) is a term used to describe significant difficulties that may affect an individual in multiple areas of functioning. These include learning, development, mental health, adaptive behaviour and social skills. An example of a CDBC is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). FASD is the term used to describe the range of effects caused by drinking alcohol during pregnancy. Families face many challenges trying to meet the needs of a child with CDBC or FASD.
A Touchstone FASD/CDBC Keyworker will: • Support families through the referral, assessment, and diagnostic process • Link families to appropriate community service providers • Link families to healthcare professionals • Provide education to parents, caregivers, and the general public. • Facilitate the development of a Parent Support Group. • Assist caregivers to develop a comprehensive service plan to meet the needs of the child.
Eligibility: All parents/caregivers of children and youth (0 to 18) who: • Live in the City of Richmond • Have a diagnosis or are in the process of getting a diagnosis of FASD • Demonstrate a Complex Behavioural Developmental Condition
There is no fee for this service. Community agencies, social workers and private individuals can request assistance.
For more information contact Daphne Meyer-MacLeod
