Avondale's Neighborhood and Family Services Department hosts a weekly parenting support group. This free program is open to parents in need of a friendly place to discuss the frustrations of parenting, to learn new skills towards effective parenting, and to develop supportive relationships with other parents. Workshops are provided through a partnership with the Maricopa County Juvenile Probation Department.
S.P.A.R.K. GROUP
Supporting Parents of At-Risk Kids
Come and Enjoy:
A friendly place to discuss the frustrations of parenting
Building new skills towards effective parenting
Developing supportive relationships with other parents
Topics Include:
Week 1 - Why Your Teen Misbehaves Week 7 - The Art of Negotiation
Week 2 - Effective Listening Week 8 - Natural Logical Consequences
Week 3 - Positive Discipline Week 9 - Catch Your Teen Doing Right
Week 4 - Talking about Tough Topics Week 10 - Being Unpredictable
Week 5 - Mental Health Issues Week 11 - 40 Developmental Assets
Week 6 - Toxins in Your Relationship Week 12 - Stress Management
Meetings are held from 6-8 PM at the following locations:
6-7 PM Skill Building 7-8 Parent Support Group
Each THURSDAY: Each WEDNESDAY:
Durango Annex Building Avondale Community Center
3445 W. Durango, PHX 1007 S. 3rd Street, Avondale
Each TUESDAY: Each MONDAY:
The Mayfield Center The JAG Center
217 W. University, Mesa 8561 N. 61st Avenue, Glendale
Walk-in's Welcome! For further information contact
Cheryl Starky, M.Ed. at 602.708.2859
Childcare is not provided