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at At the present time, the following are available for parents/caregivers of CCTC clients through a grant from the PEW Charitable Trusts. Parent/Caregiver Support Groups: Our support groups are designed to allow members to meet in an environment that is caring and non-judgmental. Through weekly meetings members discover that other parents/caregivers are experiencing similar challenges, thus decreasing feelings of isolation. Members are able to gain information and encouragement from each other. New parenting techniques are shared. Parent/Caregiver Education: Periodic training sessions are held for parents and Caregivers. These sessions are designed to provide specific information that will increase the parent/caregiver's knowledge base. Topics such as:" Understanding ADHD" and " The use of medication in the management of your child's behavior" are presented in a non-threatening way by experts in these areas of study. Parents are encouraged to ask questions related to their child's specific issues. Certificates of completion are awarded. Parent/Caregiver Advisory Board: Parents/Caregivers who exhibit interest and leadership ability will be encouraged to participate in our Parent/Caregiver Advisory Board. The purpose of the Board is to elicit feedback from the consumers of our services. This will enable CcTC plan for future services and expansion with a clear vision of what will be most beneficial to our consumers. This is one of the ways we are encouraging the empowerment those who receive services from our agency. For more information contact: Cynthia
L. Shirley, LSW *Sponsored by a grant from The Pew Charitable
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