Infant and Child CPR Training Sessions:
- Join the Learn Infant and Child CPR sessions scheduled at Bon Secours St. Francis Eastside. Sessions are set for 6:30 p.m. on March 7 and April 10, and at 11 a.m. on April 23. Secure your spot by registering online at bonsecours.com/about-us/classes-events or by calling 864-675-4400.
Parenting Courses and Workshops:
Prepared Parents: Infant CPR sessions are regularly conducted at Spartanburg Medical Center, located at 101 E. Wood St., Spartanburg. For further information and registration, please visit spartanburgregional.com/events.
Enhance your parenting skills with the Back In Control – Parent Enrichment Course at Just Say Something. This program, tailored for parents of adolescents/teens, runs from 6 to 8 p.m. every Monday from March 4 to April 8. The course is free for Greenville County residents and incurs a fee for residents of other counties. Explore more details at justsaysomethingsc.org/parenting-programs/back-in-control.
Delve into effective parenting strategies with the Parenting Wisely – Parent Enrichment Course at Just Say Something. Geared towards parents of children aged from birth to 8 years old, this course runs from 6 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday from March 5 to April 2. The program is free for Greenville County residents and has a fee for residents of other counties. Learn more at justsaysomethingsc.org/parenting-programs/parenting-wisely.
Additional Parenting and Child Safety Programs:
Ensure your child’s safety with a Child Passenger Seat Safety Inspection provided by Safe Kids of the Piedmont and Spartanburg Medical Center. This service is available monthly at Spartanburg Medical Center, 101 E. Wood St., Spartanburg. For detailed information, visit spartanburgregional.com/events or call 864-560-6845.
Participate in the Girl Care for Mothers and Daughters class at Bon Secours St. Francis Eastside, scheduled for 6:15 p.m. on March 27 and July 24. The class fee is $20 per mom/daughter duo. This session focuses on addressing emotional and physical changes during puberty for 9- to 11-year-old girls and their mothers or female supporters. Register online at bonsecours.com/about-us/classes-events or call 864-675-4400.
Engage in the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program offered by Just Say Something, including a Spanish language program. This initiative aims to empower parents of young children by enhancing their parenting skills and fostering parental confidence. For more information, call 864-467-4099 or visit justsaysomethingsc.org/parenting-programs/triple-p.
Support Groups and Resources:
Safe Harbor provides survivor support groups and classes to educate survivors on the cycle of violence and effective parenting post-domestic violence. With bilingual staff proficient in English, Spanish, and Arabic, Safe Harbor ensures inclusive outreach. Discover more at safeharborsc.org/support-groups-for-survivors.
Join the Julie Valentine Center’s Online Support Group (OSG), an anonymous online chat platform for individuals affected by sexual violence. Caregivers, loved ones of child abuse survivors, and survivors themselves can find support through this platform. The OSG operates from 7 to 8 p.m. on Mondays and noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays. Access the group online at julievalentinecenter.org/online-support-group.html. No registration is required. For further details, contact Jamika Nedwards at 864-331-0560 or [email protected].
Explore the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program by Greenville First Steps, a comprehensive system offering parenting and family support to prevent and address behavioral and emotional issues in children and teenagers. For more information, visit greenvilleparents.com.