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You and your child have been accepted into the Family Connections program, a group of fun activities and workshops for parents and young children through a partnership between Parent-Child Home Program and Lehigh University. Please see the additional links for details on activities and workshops. Refreshments will be served along with a raffle to win one of two $25 gift cards each time! Family Connections will begin in January and will continue each month through June for 2007. Monthly workshops will begin again the following year.

And there's more...

Participate in a CARES home visit!

As part of Family Connections, you may also volunteer to participate in a CARES home visit. A trained community member will visit you in your home to complete a few simple reading activities with your child. These activities, such as reading a story together or talking about an exciting memory, provide a lot of information on the growth and development of a child's language skills. For your participation, you will receive $25 for completion of each home visits' reading activities. These opportunities will occur in the beginning, middle, and end of the school year.

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Fun Family Workshops:
October 2007: Philadelphia Fire Prevention
A presentation by the Philadelphia Fire Prevention Division to tell parents and kids about Fire Safety, obtaining free smoke detectors from the local Fire Department, and deomonstrating real fire fighting equipment including the full suit and air tank, the fire truck, and even letting kids shoot water from the smallest fire hose on the truck! It is fun for both parents and children alike!

December 2007: Childlink
Childlink will presenat a parent workshop on the ages and stages of child development with fun activities parents and kids can do to assess motor and cognitive growth (stacking blocks, tying shoe laces, balance exercises, etc.)

February 2008: Youth Services Inc.
Workshop contents to be determined.    
Youth Services Inc.

April 2008:
To be determined.     

May 2008:
A presentation by the Philadelphia Fire Prevention Division to tell parents and kids about Fire Safety, obtaining free smoke detectors from the local Fire Department, and demonstrating real fire fighting equipment including the full suit and air tank, the fire truck, and even letting kids shoot water from the smallest fire hose on the truck! It is fun for both parents and children alike!

June 2008:      
The Philadelphia Food Trust hosted a family workshop for smart and healthy eating! Parents and children learned about modeling healthy food choices, eating a variety of foods everyday, and have the opportunity to try some tasty and healthy snacks!

Click here to view archived events.

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	Why should I participate in Family Connections Workshops?

	It's a series of fun, monthly programs designed for you and your toddler. With refreshments and a raffle, you have nothing to lose!

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	Where will the workshops be held?

	We try to have the workshops based in an easy to reach community location. Check the website each month for details on time & place.

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	Why should I participate in the additional reading activities?

	They are short and simple reading activities that map your child's growth. A trained community member will work with your child. Receive $25 for your participation .

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	Who can I contact for more information on Family Connections?

	Feel free to contact Ernesto or Catherine at 1-866-379-1572 (toll free).

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Have suggestions for a Family Connections workshop?
Feel free to contact Ernesto or Catherine at
       Email: Project CARES@lehigh.edu
       Phone: 1-866-379-1572 (toll free)