Parenting on Our Own for Single Parents and their Children

The Parenting on Our Own Program focuses on the special needs of families with one parent present. It is designed to promote early and positive parent child attachments and teach effective parenting skills.

Both Parenting on Our Own and Parenteen Programs provide:

• Weekly shared evening meals, transportation and developmentally appropriate childcare
• Interaction with other single and teen parents
• Individual and group counseling
• Case Management
• Parent-child interaction activities

For more information contact Mary Strizak, Program Director or Shannon Kennealey, Family Support Specialist at 708.848.2227.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

The Parenting On Our Own program is looking for volunteers to make dinners on
Tuesday nights for the parents and their children. If you can help make an entree, side dish, salad or dessert please call Bonnie Andorka at (708) 848-2227.

Food that needs no refrigeration or heating can be dropped off at any
time before the 6:00 pm meal. Hot foods and refrigeration items should be dropped off between 5:30 pm and 6:00 pm. Store-bought and pre-made items are acceptable.

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