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Parent Resource Centers

(A Family Living Program)

For Families with Young Children

What is a Parenting Resource Center? A place for you to learn to be the best possible parent you can be!  We provide you with education, resources and the support you need to build a healthy family. Everyone is welcome.  We offer parenting classes, play groups, one-on-one consultations, and a lending resource library.

PARENTING RESOURCE CENTERS

Parenting Resource Center Resource List - This link lists resources that are available at the Oconto and Oconto Falls Parenting Resource Centers located at Oconto Elementary School and Oconto Falls Elementary School.

Playgroups – Parents and children can stop by, relax and enjoy each other’s company. Click HERE for brochure.  Make and Take – Parents will make a developmentally appropriate item for their child to take home.  Encourage parent and child to make the item together at the PRC.

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Programs include:  

  • Parenting Classes – (i.e. Infant Massage, Positive Parenting, Thriving With Your Spirited Child, Strengthening Families, Raising a Thinking Child, etc.)
  • “Ask the Expert” (ATE) Mini-Workshops – provides parents an opportunity to discuss parenting issues with community resource experts including a variety of topics such as sibling rivalry, helping your child succeed in school, self esteem, stress management, Child Passenger Safety, Dental Health, Nutrition for Children, Growth and Development, etc.
  • Information/Referral – a link to community and statewide resources for families and children.
  • Resource Library – books,  videos, pamphlets and handouts to check out on a variety of parenting topics, such as personal development, communication, pregnancy, stress, step families, divorce and behavior management techniques.  Educational and family-building games and activities are available for loan to families.  
  • Warmline – Children’s Trust Fund non-emergency telephone link to parenting advice and information and referral services.
  • Family Events – social/learning activities designed to bring families together to reduce isolation and increase family time together.
  • Speakers Bureau – community professionals recruited to provide family education to the community.

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Library Story times in Oconto County:

Gillett Public Library – Fridays, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Lena Public Library – Fridays, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Farnsworth Public Library, Oconto – Fridays, 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. (Preschool age)
Oconto Falls Community Library – Thursdays, 2:00 pm
Suring Library – Tuesdays, 10:00-11:00 a.m.

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Child Passenger Safety – Carseat check appointments available by contacting Judy, Lynn or Sara at  920-834-7000.  Location of checks:  Gillett Police Dept and/or the Oconto Fire Dept

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Oconto County Immunizations at No Charge - Call Oconto County Public Health to schedule appointment, 920-834-7000.  

  • Parent or Legal Guardian must accompany children under 18 years of age
  • Bring child’s immunization record

Parenting Resource Centers – Oconto County

   

 
 Barb Truttman
 Parent Resource Center Educator
 Phone:  920-834-6846
 Fax:  920-834-6853
 Email:  barb.truttman@ces.uwex.edu

Visit us often as this program grows!