#20 Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
with Beatitudes Center DOAR
Thurs., Oct. 1, 2009
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Madison Elementary
849 S. Sunnyvale, Mesa 85206
In Arizona, 114,990 grandparents have their grandchildren living with them. Of those, 52,000 have the primary responsibility of caring for the children (Census 2000). In this class you will learn how to deal with school systems, health coverage, legal issues, and complex family situations.
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#21 Drug Trends
with Community Bridges
Tues., Nov. 17, 2009
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Taft Elementary
9800 E. Quarterline, Mesa 85207
Drug use is not only an individual problem; it is a problem affecting the entire community. Attendees will learn current drug trends, what use looks like and how to recognize paraphernalia and concealment via a visual display. Effective prevention strategies, such as delaying the onset of alcohol use or monitoring medicine cabinets at home are discussed.
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