Active Parenting – First Five Years
These classes are for parents of children ages 0-5 years old
Receive education in how to bond as well as prevent problems and encourage positive behavior.
Learn about ages and stages regarding the development of your child
Explore parenting styles, learning different techniques with different children
Discover the importance of building a bond with your young child
Identify and help prevent problem behaviors
See how to encourage positive behavior including choices and consequences
Learn parent self-care techniques
Get prepared for the school years for both you and your child including learning in a school environment
Time:
Contact us to learn more.
Location:
Ron Wood Family Resource Center
Cost:
FREE
Cooperative Parenting through Divorce or Separation
Making the best choices for your child
For parents who are getting divorced, or already are separated, and looking for ways to provide the best possible future for your children. Our staff will help parents to:
See how conflicts between the parents affect the development of their child
Identify and control the ways they contribute to the conflict
Manage their anger, communicate better and solve their own conflicts
Keep both parents active in a child’s life
Time:
Every Wednesday for three weeks from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
*Co-parents are asked to attend separate classes. The first parent to register reserves the right to attend the next set of classes.
Location:
Ron Wood Family Resource Center
Cost:
$65, which includes the course workbook.
Positive Action
Ways to improve your family communication and how you treat each other
This program is for families who want to improve communication and their relationships. There are two program groups: one for children ages 6 to 11 and another for youth ages 12 to 18. Families will learn:
Better ways to talk to each other, trade ideas and let others know how you’re feeling
The importance of treating each other with respect and kindness
How to use positive actions to build self-esteem and stronger relationships with the whole family
At each session, the parents and children meet with their own groups and then come together as a family to work on their new skills
Time:
Every Tuesday for seven weeks from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for families with children of all ages. There is a 6-11 year-old group and a 12-18 year-old group. Contact us to find out when the next session starts.
Location:
Ron Wood Family Resource Center
Cost:
FREE
Supervised Visitation
Aiding parents without custody but with supervised visitation
Parents who do not have custody of their children and are allowed to visit with the children under the supervision of another adult.
A safe, supervised environment for non-custodial parents to visit their children
Download the intake packet HERE or contact us for a copy
Services are available to Carson City District Court referrals only
Time:
Contact us to schedule an intake interview.
Location:
Ron Wood Family Resource Center
Cost:
Varies based on service request but typically $35 per session.
Food Bank
Extra food for your time in need
The Community Essentials Emergency Food Bank is for any family who needs food during a crisis. Food is donated by local organizations wanting to help their neighbors in times of need.
The Community Essentials Emergency Food Bank’s purpose is community collaboration to assist others in obtaining fundamental items that improve quality of life.
When available, the Center stocks perishable and non-perishable food, as well as hygiene items, and distributes them to the community free of charge.
There are no eligibility requirements – please be sure to bring picture ID and proof of residency.
Come to the Center at 2621 Northgate Ln. (Ste. 50) in Carson City.
Donations are accepted year-round: Non-perishable food, toiletries, toilet paper, laundry soap, diapers and more.
Time:
Monday – Tuesday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wednesday: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Thursday – Friday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location:
Ron Wood Family Resource Center
Cost:
FREE with proof of residency and photo ID.
Individual Case Management & Assessment
When families are directed to the Center for emergent needs
The Center sees families and assesses their needs, formulating a family goal approach and case plan. Family advocates are also available. Many of the services are at the Center, and other times we triage the need to one of our community partners. Needs can include:
Medical/mental health issues
Substance abuse
Housing
Utilities
Parenting concerns
Youth concerns
Information & Referral Services:
This is one of our key services and sometimes related to individual case management and assessment services. Individuals may come in and request specific services; trained family advocates and social workers will provide information and referrals. Sometimes the needed resources do not require case management and assessment. Many times, we provide the community member or family with a list of churches, food banks, Spanish-speaking advocates for immigration issues or other resources.
Time:
Contact us to learn more.
Location:
Ron Wood Family Resource Center
Cost:
Contact us for more information.
Toys for Tots
Delivering hope since 1947
This nationwide program assists families with toy donations during the holiday season.
Our local campaign is part of the U.S. Marines’ effort to bring the joy of Christmas to those less fortunate
Send children and their parents a message of hope this holiday season
Donations help ensure one or more kids living in poverty have a gift to open
Even the smallest gifts can make a heart full
Children and their parents benefit from your choice to make a difference in your local campaign
You can donate a toy or request a toy too
The program was founded by Marine reservist Major Bill Hendricks and his wife, Diane
Be part of this heartwarming effort
Time:
Contact us to learn more about how you can be part of the Carson City campaign.
Location:
Ron Wood Family Resource Center
Cost:
Toy donations accepted from October-December