A variety of professionally facilitated support groups offer effective parenting techniques and strategies as well as a wealth of information, encouragement and support for each family’s unique situation. RPCC provides quality on-site childcare and dinner during some support groups, allowing parents to freely and fully participate and enabling their children to develop a supportive peer group of children with similar family situations. Pre-registration required. Call (845) 358-7777.
Adoptive Families
A support group for families that have been touched by adoption. Join other adoptive parents in an informal discussion regarding all topics of adoption. The group welcomes those waiting for referrals, those wondering if adoption is the their journey and adoptees. Meetings take place bi-monthly in the evening. Call (845) 358-7777 ext. 16 for more information.
When: 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7-8:30pm.
Where: Rockland Parent-Child Center, 7777 Avenue, Nyack.
Registration information: $200 (includes annual membership fee). Scholarships / sliding scale available. Childcare not available.
Facilitated by Katie Berry, LCSW
Parents of Adolescents Support Group
Parenting an adolescent can be a roller coater ride - so come and discuss the ups and downs of raising an adolescent/pre-adolescent. The group covers issues such as setting limits, establishing trust, fostering independence, encouraging competence and accountability, and communicating effectively between parents and teens.
When: 1st and 3rd Monday, 7-8:30pm
Where: Rockland Parent Child Center, 7777 Ave, Nyack
Registration information: Fee: $200 (includes annual membership fee). Scholarships / sliding scale available. Childcare not available.
Facilitated by Katie Berry, LCSW
Parents of Children with Asbergers and High Functioning Autism
A support group for parents who are raising a child identified to be on the Autism Spectrum or diagnosed with Asbergers. This group runs in 8 week sessions and provides support on multiple dimensions including; family dynamics, navigating the school system, mental health system, how to use positive developmentally supportive discipline, how to reduce stress and maintain overall family health. Call (845) 358-7777 for more information.
When: Tuesdays, 8-9:30pm, dates tbd.
Where: Rockland Parent-Child Center, 7777 Avenue, Nyack.
Registration information: $20 per session (includes annual membership fee). Scholarships / sliding scale available.
Facilitated by Amy Bamberger
This group is sponsored by Provident Bank Foundation
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Parent Support & Discussion groups (for parents of Aspergers or High Spectrum Autism) A partnership with Rockland Jewish Family Services
Informational presentations, discussion and support for parents who have children or teens with Aspergers or High spectrum Autism. Special presentations by Charlie Davis,Esq., Dena Sperling, LCSW, Melissa Vogel-Rubin, Sue Cortelett, Life skills coach. Topics will include; education law, self-care and managing stress, effective therapies and supports for all members of the family. Light refreshments will be served. Nominal $10 fee per session.
When: Monday evenings, 6:15-7:15pm
Where: Rockland Jewish Family Services (JCC-Y campus) 450 West Nyack Road, West Nyack
Registration information: contact either RPCC at 358-7777 ext. 12 or Rockland Jewish Family Services at 358-2121 to register.
Facilitated by Amy Bamberger
Parent Support Group at Head Start
Come participate in a dynamic discussion, discuss strategies, and share your parenting experiences with others. This is a drop-in program open to the community. (Spanish translation provided.) All parents are welcome. Includes art therapy activities for children. Co-sponsored by RPCC, Head Start of Rockland and the Nyack Public Schools’ Family Resource Center.
When: Tuesdays 6:30 - 8:00pm
Where: Head Start in Nyack, 85 Depew Avenue.
Registration information: FREE. Includes Art Therapy for kids.
Call (845) 358-7777 for more information.
Facilitated by Kimberly Cross.
This Group is sponsored in part by: The County of Rockland, The Target Foundation and Orange & Rockland Utilities.
Single Parents Support Group
The 2000 Census reveals that single parent head-of-household families are the fastest growing demographic in the country. In addition to general parenting education and information, this vital program gives parents the opportunity to work through, in a supportive environment, special issues related to single parenthood such as custody and visitation concerns, the stress of raising a child or children alone, finding affordable childcare, finances, employer relations, and legal resources.
A thematic childcare curriculum is offered for the Single Parents Support Group, where custom-designed expressive arts activities are used to help the children to explore common themes in single parent families while encouraging the development of healthy communication techniques and positive solutions to family problems.
When: Wednesdays 6:00-8:00 pm
Where: The Rockland Parent-Child Center
Registration Information: FREE. Included Art Therapy for kids.
Facilitated by Kathleen Hugh, M.Ed.
This Group is sponsored in part by: Grace Episcopal Church, The County of Rockland, The Target Foundation and Orange & Rockland Utilities
