Teaching children how to behave rather than reinforcing
inappropriate choices is the focus of this entertaining
session.  This talk includes humorous vignettes
illustrating eight management techniques and a
discussion of the challenges in implementing the
philosophy.

Call Family Resource Center at 664-4821 to register.

On site child care is available.

This workshop is funded through a grant from the
Northern Berkshire Community Coalition.

Haskins Center, 210 State Street,  North Adams

This parent education class is for parents of children ages 5 to 12, teaching them
the skills needed to develop independence, character and responsibility in their
children.

It also demonstrates effective  communication and positive discipline
techniques that work.
Parent workbooks for each participant.
Free on-site child care and transportation
if needed. Space is limited.
Call 664-4821 to register.

Sponsored by the Family Resource Center, a program of
Child Care of the Berkshires.

Child Care of the Berkshires will be collaborating with Berkshire Children and Families to expand CCB’s Healthy Families Program and BCF’s Parents as Teachers Program in the two communities. These two programs are considered evidence-based home visiting programs that help reduce the high incidence of child abuse, a serious problem in the two communities.

With these new monies, Child Care of the Berkshires and Berkshire Children and Families will be able to serve approximately 100 additional families each year.   For more information, contact Becky Krysiak at bkrysiak@ccberkshire.org

North Adams—The Massachusetts Children’s Trust Fund (CTF) honored Anne Nemetz-Carlson of Williamstown  with its highest honor for family support professionals, the Stephen M. Cahn Award at its recent Annual Meeting in Boston.  Ms. Nemetz-Carlson was applauded for her more than 25 years of outstanding dedication and service to families and children through her work as the Executive Director of Child Care of the Berkshires in North Adams, Massachusetts.

Ms. Nemetz-Carlson has provided leadership and oversight to the agency since 1983, increasing the number and variety of programs offered by CCB to ensure that all children are nurtured, learning and free from harm.  She advocates for high quality programming and advances the field of child protection through creativity, entrepreneurship, and “thinking outside the box.”  She has embraced and implemented the “Strengthening Families” philosophy in both the child care and family support programs.  Ms. Nemetz-Carlson works collaboratively with the Children’s Trust Fund to organize the “Step Up for Prevention” public event that raises awareness of the high incidence of child abuse and prevention efforts. Children’s shoes are displayed on the steps of the Pittsfield City Hall and represent the number of children abused each month in Berkshire County. Ms. Nemetz-Carlson serves on the CTF Program Committee and is a member of the MADCA (Massachusetts Association of Early Education and Care) Board of Directors. Suzin Bartley, Executive Director of CTF, nominated her for this prestigious award. At the award presentation, Anne noted in her short acceptance remarks that she is truly honored to have received this recognition and is passionate about helping families to improve their parenting skills so that children can thrive.

The award is named for Stephen M. Cahn, a passionate advocate for children in need. An attorney who specialized in juvenile and child welfare law, he represented young people in Worcester Juvenile Court and served on child-advocacy boards, including YOU, Inc; the National Association for Council for Children and the Massachusetts Children’s Trust Fund. Since 2002, a year after Mr. Cahn’s death, CTF has honored a Massachusetts advocate who exemplifies Mr. Cahn’s leadership and dedication.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2011

5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Power struggles stem from a variety of issues children experience: fatigue, stress, frustration, helplessness or the quest for independence  and a sense of power.

This presentation looks at how parents can avoid reacting in ways  that provide short term relief, but long term grief!  We will explore ways to react to children’s power struggles.

Parents will learn strategies to avoid and ways to handle power  struggles
in effective and positive ways.

FREE on-site child care and

transportation available.

Call to register at 664-4821.

Brought to you by the Family Resource Center of Northern Berkshire

Funding is provided by

The Massachusetts Department of  Early Education and Care

The Massachusetts Children’s Trust Fund

Information available from local agencies and topics such as:

Labor & delivery

Infant Care

Breastfeeding techniques

Nutrition during pregnancy

Saturday, November 5th
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Berkshire Mall Center Court

Sponsored by:  Berkshire North WIC,
Child Care of the Berkshires,
and Berkshire Health Systems.

For more information click on the following link:

Baby shower flyer2011

Child Care of the Berkshires will have games

and activities for children of all ages at the Fair.

The booths will be located adjacent to Joe Wolfe Field in the Noel Field Athletic Complex.

The fair is part of the North Adams’ Annual Fall Foliage Festival and will include entertainment, low priced

refreshments, games and attractions  for all.  This will be

an enjoyable afternoon for kids aged up to mid teen. Rain Date is Saturday, October 1.

INVITES YOU TO:

A Brown Bag Lunch and Training Opportunity

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

12:00 to 1:30 p. m.

Haskins Community Center Third Floor Conference Room

Learn about the Department of Mental Health:

Eligibility & Services for Adults and Children

A Presentation and Discussion

with Nancy Brenner – Adults’ Services

Kathie Casella – Children’s Services

Bring your questions and your lunch!

Please register with Ellen Baer at ebaer@ccberkshire.org
or call 413-664-4725, Ext. 31