Engagement Opportunities
Parenting Workshops
Parent Workshops aim to support and strengthen existing parenting abilities and promote the development of new competencies so that parents have the knowledge and skills needed to carry out child-rearing responsibilities and provide their children with experiences and opportunities that promote child learning and development.
Play n' Learn Family Events
The Play ‘n Learn program is designed to meet the specific developmental needs of young children ages 0-6. Our variety of activities provide opportunity for young children and their caregivers to enjoy one another’s company while participating in a combination of informal playgroups and structured learning opportunities. These events are intended to be educational for both children and caregivers.
Community Events
While we provide many opportunities for family engagement, we know there are SEVERAL opportunities out there. This is one of the ways we want to help connect you to the community and the resources available out there. If you see something missing or are curious about a community event that has happened in the past, contact us and we will see what we can find out. Enjoy!
Parenting Workshops
Circle of Security-Parenting
Circle of Security-Parenting is a curriculum that focuses on attachment, or relationship, between a child and parent. Here is a brief description of what we will be learning, which can be found at the following website https://www.circleofsecurityinternational.com/resources-for-parents/
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"Understand your child's emotional world by learning to read emotional needs
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Support your child's ability to successfully manage emotions
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Enhance the development of your child's self-esteem
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Honor the innate wisdom and desire for their child to be secure"
Click the "Additional Info" button for more details on the class schedule and how to register! We are currently in the middle of a cycle, but have posted dates for our next cycle.
FLIP IT
This tool was developed by Rachel Wagner of the Devereux Center for Resilient Children for children ages 3-8. It takes 4 simple steps to help you (the caregiver) remain consistent and support your child while their behaviors are challenging you. Remembering the mnemonic FLIP, you can remain cool, calm, and collected as you approach a challenging situation with your child.
Click the "Additional Info" button for more information on how to register.
Building Your Bounce
This workshop (designed by Dr. Nefertiti Poyner of the Devereux Center for Resilient Children) is created to help YOU. Together, we'll learn about resilience and how important it is to take care of you to be able to take care of the young children in your life. We will also present a simple and easy to use tool to help you get started and stay on track with your dedication to taking care of you. Building community with other parents and confidence in your abilities to Bounce Back from adversity.
Click the "Additional Info" button for more information on how to register.
Raising Riley Book Club
Join us as we read through different books focused on different parenting topics. We meet monthly via online ZOOM meeting for convenience and ease. Build a community with other parents experiencing similar situations. Utilize the concepts, ideas, and skills provided in the book and discussion to help you handle parenting challenges.
Participants will receive a FREE copy of the book to keep in your home library forever. Contact us @ emills@rileycountyks.gov to receive yours.
Click the "Additional Info" button for date and time of the next book club.
Play 'N Learn Family Events
Literacy Event
Join us for a fun morning dedicated to LITERACY SKILLS! We will have family activities that focus on alphabet sounds, letter recognition, work recognition, AND rhyming. All essential skills for children to be ready for those school years.
Click on the "Additional Info" button to learn more about the event and how to register.
Community Events
Laundry Love MHK
On the second Tuesday of each month, Laundry Love is offering an opportunity to do your laundry FOR FREE! No Questions asked! Click the "Additional Info" button to follow the link to their Facebook page.
Our very own Miss Denae will be providing story time for families that attend this event! You can plan on hearing an amazing story and participating in a fun activity while you wait for your laundry.
Must be registered for prior to the event. Please click on the Additional Info button for the opportunity you are interested in participating. There, you will find more details including class location, time, and childcare availability.
Register by contacting Raising Riley at 785-776-4779 ext.7663 or raisingriley@rileycountyks.gov