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Parent Education RESOURCES


1. Community Services for Families (CSF) EAST REGION
   Home Start Parenting Classes

     Parenting Classes in El Cajon/ In English and Spanish
       Learn effective parenting skills that will help strengthen parent child relationships.
    
            *PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED No Drop-Ins
               * Meets Welfare and Institutions Code Requirements
    
            * Classes in El Cajon are also sometimes offered in Arabic - call for details
    
            * Classes are FREE
    ¡Clases Para Padres EN ESPANOL Gratis!
    Aprenda habilidades efectivas para fortalecer la relación entre Padres e Hijos.
    (Cumplen con los requisitos de Welfare y de la Corte).

Current Classes:          PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES
May 23rd- July 4th
Thursdays 12:00noon- 2:00pm
Spring Valley Library
STEP/ For Parents of Teenagers SPANISH
Clases Para Padres de Adolescentes
Aprenda habilidades efectivas para fortalecer la relacion entre Padres e Hijos Adolescentes
Se ofrece cuidado de ninos sin costo- con previa inscripcion

Se requiere previa inscripcion!

May 22nd- June 26th
Wednesdays 6:30pm-8:30pm
La Mesa (location information given upon registration)
Early Childhood STEP (for parents of newborns, toddlers, pre-school age children)
Topics Include:
      * Information about child-development
      * Practical communication and discipline strategies
      * Ways to build self-esteem and much more!
Light refreshments/snacks provided
Childcare available (MUST PRE-REGISTER AND REQUEST CHILDCARE IN ADVANCE)

May 14th-June 18th
Tuesdays 6:00pm-8:00pm
El Cajon Library
STEP/ For Parents of Teenagers SPANISH
Clases Para Padres de Adolescentes
Aprenda habilidades efectivas para fortalecer la relacion entre Padres e Hijos Adolescentes
Se ofrece cuidado de ninos sin costo- con previa inscripcion
Se requiere previa inscripcion!

April 10th- May 29th
Wednesdays 6:00pm-8:00pm
Ray and Joan Kroc Center
Caring Dads: Helping Value their Children
Topics Include:
        * Topics Include:
        * Discipline, setting limits, rules and boundaries
        * Communication
        * Child Development
        * Parenting Styles
        * What children and youth need from their fathers
Childcare available (MUST PRE-REGISTER AND REQUEST CHILDCARE IN ADVANCE)


FOR REGISTRATION OR MORE INFORMATION:
Graciela Mendoza
Parenting Education Coordinator Community Services for Families, East County
(619) 692-0727 Ext. 105

2. Grossmont Adult School: Foothills Learning Center

_Effective Parenting Classes in El Cajon
                             Please Note: Pre-registration is required and there is a $20 enrollment fee
    Learn about:
                * Child Development and Behavior Expectations
                * Positive Discipline Skills
                * Self-Esteem
                * Co-parenting (Divorce and Step-parenting)
                * Prevention of Abuse
                * Stress
                * Health, Safety and Nutrition
                * School Readiness
__FOR MORE INFORMATION:
For Registration and Additional Information Please Contact:
Grossmont Adult School 
(619) 588-3500

3. Department of Child and Family Development, SDSU

Current Classes:
April 10th- June 12th
Wednesdays 8:30am-10:30am
Chase Elementary School (195 E. Chase Ave. El Cajon, CA 92021)
Free Specialized Behavioral Workshops
Workshops Include:
          * Free childcare
          * Raffle prizes
          * Certificates of completion
Arrive early. You will need a Visitor's Pass from the School Office and fill out registration forms. 
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Department of Child and Family Development, SDSU
(619) 594-2149

Other Parenting Resources

The City of El Cajon Recreation Department
The City of El Cajon Recreation Department offers low-cost healthy activities for families.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Click Here to view a the City of El Cajon Recreation Guide


Discounted CPR and First Aid Classes near El Cajon

Cuyamaca College (619) 660-4350
Offers a variety of low-cost CPR and First-Aid courses in the community. Click here for more information.
CPR Pros (619) 445-4569
Offers discounts to El Cajon Collaborative partners for CPR and First-Aid certification classes. Click here for a flier with class descriptions and prices.
Healthy Adventures Foundation  (619) 466-4386
CPR / AED for adults and children, First Aid for both adults and children, and CPR for infants. We can come to you. This is a recognized Red Cross Certification.