News and Events at Healthy Families Counseling & Support
Kiwanis Clubs and HyVee StoresTo Host Mom’s Day Baby Shower Drive— Saturday, May 8, 2010
KC Metro Kiwanis Clubs are joining with Hy-Vee stores across the area to host the 11th Annual Mom’s Day Baby Shower Drive, for agencies helping babies in need, will be held the Saturday before Mother’s Day, May 8. Kiwanians and Agency representatives will staff collection tables between 9:00 and 3:00pm, providing Needed Items lists and program information.
The Metro KC Kiwanis Council organizes the Annual Drive, recognizing the recipient Agencies' critical need for new, daily care items for babies of the families they are serving.
By shopping either the Englewood or Gladstone Hy-Vee stores on May 8 and purchasing needed items, you support Preventative Programs at Healthy Families Counseling & Support.
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Service Spotlight
BraveHearts Program for Dads
...an initiative designed to provide an array of services to fathers.
Through workshops, fathers learn the important role they play in their children lives, how to be active and contribute positively to their children’s well being.
Monthly activities are planned for dads, their children and mentors along with peer support.
Fees are based on residence and/or referral status, sliding scale available to those who qualify.
Participants may also qualify for Case Management services.
BraveHearts Training for Professionals …Designed for Professionals working with Men who are voluntarily, or by court order, seeking a better relationship with their children. This practical, idyllic and relaxed training on how to engage fathers uses interactive presentations, exercises and videos.
Instruction focuses on factors affecting fatherhood such as:
· Perceptions as competent caregivers
· Beliefs about fathering
· Psychological wellness & Role stress
· Characteristics of their child
· Relationship with their child’s mother
· Network of support outside of family
· Economic and work-related status
· Social isolation
