Parent Education and Support in Long Beach from 11:00 to 12:00 pm on Thursdays

Parents and parents-to-be who want to address basic parenting skills can enroll in PACS Parent Education and Support Program. This program offers a minimum of 20 weeks of various subject topics, which include such topics as:  time management, money management, children’s academic success, and effective communication skills. Please contact Stephanie Yamada at 562.424-1886 x1158.

Cambodian Women’s Groups at Pueblo Del Rio and San Fernando Valley

These are support groups for Cambodian women residing at Pueblo Del Rio Housing development and in the San Fernando Valley area.  The group is co-led by a therapist and a Khmer speaking case manager.  The groups offer the women an opportunity to gain peer support and address common issues in a culturally sensitive manner and in their own language. Please contact Michi Okano for the Pueblo Del Rio group at 310.337-1550 x2017.  Please contact Dominique Eugene for the SFV group at 818.989-9214 x4001.

JUMPING OVER BARRIERS (J.O.B.S) GROUP in Long Beach from 3:30 to 5:00 pm on Thursdays

The J.O.B.s group assists CalWorks participants and other adult clients in removing various obstacles to employment. The group is lead by a clinician with support from an employment specialist and case managers.  Topics include: communicating more effectively, time management,  handling stress better, identifying and overcoming the obstacles that impede maintaining gainful employment, and developing educational/career goals.  The participants enjoy a complimentary snack during the group.  Homework assistance is available for their children during the group.  Please contact Madoka Urhausen or Carol Montgomery at 562.424-1886.

Women to Women Workshop: Healthy Female-Male Relationship – available upon request.

This free workshop provides psycho-education, emotional support, and empowerment for women of Japanese descent.  Participants address their needs and cultural values as they relate to the healthy male-female relationships and self-esteem including the issues around domestic violence.  The workshop can be conducted in Japanese or English, depending on the language needs of the group.  Please contact Yumiko Kodama, MSW at (310) 337-1550 for more information/enrollment. This program was made possible through a Verizon Wireless HopeLine grant.

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