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Child Advocacy Expands Parent Education and Support
As we usher in the blooming days of March, I am thrilled to share a personal update about my journey with Child Advocacy. My name is Ashley Tupper, and in April 2023, I embarked on a meaningful role as the Pantry Program Coordinator. This encompassed overseeing vital initiatives such as the Baby Pantry, Foster Closet, Supply the Cycle program, and our collaboration with the Greater Lansing Food Bank.
Now, thanks to the generous support of the Children Trust Michigan grant funding, I am delighted to announce the expansion of my role to the new title of Family Resource Coordinator. In addition to my Pantry Program responsibilities, I will be facilitating the transformative Make Parenting A Pleasure program, coordinating community service referrals, and encouraging parent leadership efforts.
Make Parenting A Pleasure: Nurturing Strong Families
Make Parenting A Pleasure is an evidence-based, free 12-session class designed for parents, grandparents, and caregivers with children aged 0-8. Grounded in the Strengthening Families Protective Factors Framework, which recognizes the critical and vulnerable nature of early childhood development, this class is set to provide participants with:
1. Informational, Social, and Emotional Support: Join a safe space where parents can open up, self-reflect, learn new skills, and gain support from others.
2. Guidance in Parental Self-Care: Learn effective stress management and create routines that support your well-being.
3. Tools for Creating a Positive, Nurturing Environment: Foster a close, nurturing, and responsive relationship—the single most important factor affecting children’s well-being.
Empowering Parents, Building Confidence
I understand the stressors that come with raising a family, and I want every parent to know that feeling stressed is normal. Parenting is indeed the most challenging and important job. My goal is to empower parents, providing them with the tools and confidence needed to manage stress and foster positive relationships with their children.
Join Our First Make Parenting A Pleasure Class
Our inaugural Make Parenting A Pleasure class will commence on Thursday, April 11, 2024, from 6-8 pm at Child Advocacy. Subsequent sessions will take place every Thursday and Sunday from 6-8 pm, with the final class scheduled for Thursday, May 23, 2024.
Registration for our spring cohort of Make Parenting A Pleasure is required. If you or someone you know is interested in this transformative parenting class, please use this link to register: https://forms.gle/EG394NdLhhAS2meh9
Let's embark on this journey of growth and empowerment together.
Wishing you all a joyous and fulfilling March!
Ashley Tupper
Family Resource Coordinator
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