2024 Class Requirements for Returning CIFK Parents
Participants in the program less than 4 years: returning parents need to do 4 classes (8 hours) or 20 hours of volunteering (see the volunteer log sheet). This is an EITHER/OR choice, not partials of both.
Participants in the program 4 or more years: above requirements plus ADDITIONAL 2 classes (4 hours) that must be on financial education (go to American Credit Counseling classes or on-line via the library sites)
We have tried to choose classes with a variety of topics. We hope that you will find a class that will make an immediate and positive impact for you and your children.
Available Spring Classes: Please watch your email and website for more dates and times (Fall Classes TBD)
We are adding some spring class options for returning parents through two different agencies. Be sure to sign in and notate CIFK in order to get class credit.
Family Resource Center: Send an email to the contact noted for each class to get dates and times for when these classes will be held. These will be held in their N Main Street, Attleboro location.
1.5 hours : Mindfulness Workshop (In-Person)April 16, 5:30-7PM and April 24, 10-11:30Am : Do you feel mindFULL or mindful? A workshop for caregivers to learn mindfulness and coping strategies to deal with daily life stressors. To register contact: Belma bmoreira@oldcolonyymca.org
1.5 hours: Motivational Monday (In-Person) April 29, 4:30-6PM: Setting yourself up for success! Come learn how to create obtainable goals for yourself and develop skills to make progress toward positive change. To register, contact Belma bmoreira@oldcolonyymca.org
2 hours: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group (In-Person) April 25, 10AM-12PM: Are you a grandparent feeling like you are all alone in this journey? You are not alone! Come join and share with other grandparents raising grandchildren. To register, contact Gladys gmaina@oldcolonyymca.org
1.5 Hours: Stress Management (In-Person): Managing stress is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle. Let’s discuss how to manage stress and improve mental and physical well-being. To register, contact Gladys gmaina@oldcolonyymca.org
Project Connect: Send an email to the contact noted for each class to get dates and times for when these classes will be held.
1 hour: Parenting Toolbox 6 week series, in person at Project Connect, Attleboro High School, 1 Blue Pride Way, Attleboro. 12:15-1:15. Limited child care available 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4. To register, email: awitherell@attleboroschools.com
1.5 hours: Tuesday, April 9 from 7-8:30pm What Makes Your Child Tick? Jill Vetstein is a licensed clinical social worker with a background in early childhood education. This class is designed for parents/caregivers/teachers of children of all ages. This class will give an in-depth understanding of all seven senses. It will teach how senses impact everyday behaviors. Parents will learn how to read these behaviors and have a better understanding of how each child ticks. NOTE: this class is held via ZOOM. To register, please email jcapitanio@attleboroschools.com
1.5 hours: Tuesday, May 7: Guilt Free Parenthood, Jill Vetstein is a licensed clinical social worker with a background in early childhood education. NOTE: this class is held via ZOOM. To register, please email jcapitanio@attleboroschools.com
1 hour: The Parent Hour 7-8pm, available weekly starting April 10. This support group which fosters education and fellowship, is led by a facilitator and is open to parents who want to connect with other parents and a professional. To register, email jcapitanio@attleboroschools.com
Partners who have classes that are available for credit:
American Credit Counseling Services (call 508-643-4445 or see their website: www.accs.org
Online Courses: Attleboro Library
need a library card - from the Attleboro Public Library home page: click on the "Elibrary" tab, then select: "Online Resources" link. Next, click on the "Test Prep / Career Skills" link, then scroll down and click on the "Universal Classes" link - or just click here to get to the Universal Classes web page
if you have already created a username and password, click the “sign in” button
check our website to see if class is acceptable; call our office if you are not sure
complete course with a passing grade (70% or higher) and must be .8 cu or higher print certificate and include with application
Options for Volunteering for 20 hours!
fill in volunteer hour sheet (see our website for a copy)
organization must write a letter on their letterhead confirming you volunteered
include both with your application
Literacy Center
English for Speakers of Other Languages, call 508-226-3603. Parents who are not proficient in English may find it better to work through the Literacy Center, take classes there, and we’ll work with the instructors there obtain get your children’s wish list.
Finally, a few important reminders…
Please update us if you move or change email addresses so we have your correct contact information in case there are changes to the program that needs to be communicated to you.
CIFK applications will be available October 1 on our website as well as outside the office door at 4 Hodges St, Attleboro.
Returning parents: Applications must be completed and back to us, including all documentation, by the due date on the application. A late application will put you on the waiting list. Please see the due dates on the application.
Returning parents who have been in the program 4+ years: remember that you will need 4 additional hours of class time, specifically focused on financial education. A great place for this is through American Credit Counseling.
All applications and supporting documentation must be received and completed by the due dates as noted on the application in order to be considered for the program.
Please don’t wait until October and then try to get the classes done. If you have extenuating circumstances around getting to class, please let us know ASAP so that we can discuss it with you. Having on-line access to classes should eliminate most requests to make exceptions.
Finally, if you have an updated e-mail address, please send a note to info@councilforchildren.org with your name so we can include you on all e-mail updates.