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PARENTING SERIES: P12 – FINDING HELP

IN MY COMMUNITY

The Big Picture
This pamphlet helps parents identify resources in their community where they can go for help
and assistance for their family.

The pamphlet overviews the importance of putting the needs of kids first. There are resources
available in every community to help children of all ages succeed and stay healthy. The
pamphlet focuses on government benefit options, food programs for low income households,
where to find quality childcare, and ways to make the most of their money. An exercise has
parents identify in what areas they need assistance, where to turn, and what actions to take.
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The IM looks at types of services generally available to kids at different ages. Activities include
identifying the current support that the child receives and the support system of the parent.
Parents review their anger management strategies, and identify their responsibilities in finding
support for their family when needed. Parents will develop a personal parenting rule and list one
action to take to improve their parenting skills.

Activities Learning Objectives
After completing this pamphlet the parent should be able to:
In Pamphlet: For Evaluation Only
 My Family’s Needs From Pamphlet:
 Plan a low cost activity  Identify places to find assistance when needed.
with your family  Describe basic government services available to parents
and child.
In IM  List specific food programs for which a child may qualify.
 List possible options for finding childcare.
 My Child – Support for  Identify tips for making the most of your money.
My Child
 My Support System From IM:
 Taking Responsibility –  Identify services and assistance available to children at
For Getting Assistance different ages.
 Your Anger Management  List specific programs in the community to help children
Plan right now.
 Personal Parenting Rule /  Identify ways to build a support service for a family.
 Review strategies for managing anger.
Action Goal  Identify ways the non-custodial parent can receive
assistance.

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