General Information
Fees:
Free
Service Delivery Format:
- In Person:
- By appointment only on a case-by-case basis
- In-person groups not available until further notice
Eligibility:
- Ages: 3 to 18 years and parents and caregivers of children between these ages
Referral:
Self referral, CAS, CCAS referral, paediatrician referral, School referral, and different agencies referral.
Next Session Dates:
- English: Spring 2022. Please fill out the Info Request Form to be notified Spring 2022
- Spanish: February 16 – April 6, 2022
Sessions Per Year:
- Two English (Spring & Fall)
- One Spanish (Winter)
Service Duration:
8 weeks
Languages offered:
- English
- Spanish
Hours:
Wednesdays 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Location:
Program will be delivered virtually
Contact:
Maureen Ringlein: Manager, Family, Child and Infant Clinical Services
Maureenr@yorktownfamilyservices.com
Ena Burbano: Family, Child and Youth Therapist
ena.burbano@yorktownfamilyservices.com
416-394-2424 Ext:224
Parenting Wisely (English & Spanish)
Parenting Wisely is offered in both English and Spanish in an interactive CD-ROM and DVD-based parenting program designed for families at-risk with children from ages 3 to 18 years, specifically to those in the area of Junior Schools & Middle Schools in the former City of York.
The Parenting Wisely program is one of a range of programs offered that are linguistically and culturally modified to meet the diverse needs of families. The goal is to strengthen families and enhance the development and well-being of children living in difficult situations. The long-term goal of Parenting Wisely is to promote healthy child development. Topics addressed include: child development, parent-child interactions and bonding, parenting techniques, conflict, problem-solving, and communication. When resources permit, children’s skill building groups run in conjunction with the parenting program.
Awareness and communications initiatives for Parenting Wisely are partially funded through proceeds earned through Yorktown’s memberships with Dolphin Gaming and the Ontario Charitable Gaming Association.
