May 2012

Seniors•At•Home Programs

Live More Safely, Healthfully, and Independently
Seniors•At•Home offers consultation services to help seniors and their family members plan for the future. While our goal is to help seniors remain independent to the fullest extent possible, each consultation is tailored to address individual needs. Consultations may address the following issues: insurance/Medicare concerns, housing needs, and financial management during retirement. Knowledgeable, professional staff will provide an action plan to guide seniors’ decisions. For more information about consultations and fees, contact Vicki Wedegaertner at 707-303-1532 or VickiW@jfcs.org.

Legal Consultation
Free half-hour consultations are available the first Thursday of every month, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, with attorney Janice Sternfeld, at JFCS in Santa Rosa. Consultations, next available on Thurs., May 3, may cover the following topics: advanced health care directives, planning for incapacity, conservatorships, estate planning, wills and trusts, probates, special needs trusts, and public benefits (including Medi-Cal or Veterans Administration). Contact Anita at 707-571-8131 or AnitaW@jfcs.org to schedule an appointment.

Help Seniors Get Around and Stay Engaged!
Many of our local seniors desperately need assistance getting to medical appointments and errands. You can be a great help to them by driving just a few hours a month. Our JFCS RIDES program seeks friendly volunteers who enjoy driving and working with seniors. You select the days and times to volunteer. We provide training, supervision, and mileage reimbursement For more information, contact Vicki Wedegaertner at 707-303-1532 or VickiW@jfcs.org.

Holocaust Survivor Assistance

Reparations Claims Assistance

JFCS continues to provide assistance to survivors with Holocaust reparations claims. Click here for detailed information.

Parents Place Programs

Mini-Consultations
Are you a parent with questions about your child? Need some quick answers? On a budget? These 20-minute consultations offer an affordable way to get personalized support and information. Call Claire Beery at 707-303-1521 to make an appointment.

Parent Coaching and Consultation
Our parent coaches and consultants, all highly trained professionals with a minimum of 10 years of experience in working with parents, are also all parents themselves. They are available for one-on-one meetings with you to address your concerns and questions about your child’s development and behavior and to provide practical recommendations to help with your particular situation. They can also observe your child at school or in other settings. Let us help you choose the consultant who best meets your family needs, based on the age of your child (infancy through teens) and your issues of concern. Call Claire Beery 707-303-1521 to make an appointment. 

Parents Place Education Is Now Online!
Through our partnership with Digital Parent, we are extending our online parent education and services. In addition to leading consultation, counseling, support groups, and workshops, Parents Place is now providing you with an online education library, webinars, discussion forums, and developmental tools. Visit www.digitalparent.com/parentsplace for a free two-week trial. There is a 30% savings with code: PPPA0811L

Workshops

Raising Your Spirited Child
Spirited children are more intense, persistent, sensitive, and perceptive. Learn about the delights and challenges of these dynamic kids and strategies to bring out the best in them. With Bonnie Romanow. Tues., May 1, 6:30 – 8:30 pm. $30.
http://www.parentsplaceonline.org/sonoma/classes/raising-your-spirited-c...

Parenting: This Is Not How I Thought It Would Be
When expectations of parenthood do not match reality, sometimes normal feelings of fear, anger, or disappointment may emerge. Learn to balance the challenges of parenthood without compromising yourself or losing your sense of humor. With Mary Eickmeyer, PsyD. Wed., May 9, 6:30 – 8:30 pm. $30.
http://www.parentsplaceonline.org/sonoma/classes/parenting-not-how-i-tho...

What to Do with the Mad You Feel
Explore perspectives on anger and self-control for both yourself and your children and learn ways to respond that leave everyone feeling better. Two-session format includes a review of what you practice at home. With Dave Dixon, MA, MFT. Thursdays, May 10 and 24, 6:30 – 8:30 pm. $55 for two classes.
http://www.parentsplaceonline.org/sonoma/classes/what-do-mad-you-feel-al...

Post-Adoption Services

Post-Adoption Services (PAS)
From one-to-one crisis intervention and counseling to support groups for children and parents and parent and professional trainings, our knowledgeable and caring staff and clinicians want to be of service to you and help you build skills and knowledge about adoption-related issues. We also have a free lending library filled with informative books about a variety of parenting, adoption, and attachment issues. PAS Coordinator Liz Jimenez, MSW, can be reached at 707-303-1509.

Free Workshop for Adoption Professionals.
Core Issues in Adoption: An Overview of Key Concepts for Adoption-Competent Therapists, with Edythe Swidler, MFT. Fri., May 19, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, at Sonoma Mountain Village Event Center, Rohnert Park. Free, but six hours of continuing education credit fare available to MFTs and LCSWs for $25 fee. To receive more information or to register, contact Anita Whitehead at 707-571-2048 or AnitaW@jfcs.org.

First Friday Activities for Teens
Socialization activities for adopted teens: pizza, soda, movies, games, art, and snacks. First Friday of each month, 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Facilitators: Mary Hirsch and Carla Schwarz. RSVP required. Call Anita Whitehead at 707-571-2048.

Thanks to a grant from the California Department of Social Services, JFCS’ Post-Adoption program and services are free to all families in Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino, and Lake counties formed by adoption.

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