A Chapter of Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health
April, May & June
Holly town Business Center 1632 Route 38 East, Lumberton, N.J. 08048
(609)265-8838
Website: www.fsoburlco.org
May is Children’s Mental
Health Month
In Celebration of Children's Mental Health month the Family Support
Organization of Burlington County is hosting it’s annual family picnic on Saturday May 13th , from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Historic
Smithville Park, East Railroad Ave, Eastampton. Joining us will be
Mini’s of Medford. They are a group of miniature therapy horses that
provide comfort to people in need of a big smile!!
You must register for this event call (609)-265-8838 or
on line at www.fsoburlco.org
Meet Penelope
The New Pet Therapy Dog
At The Juvenile Detention
Center
Penelope visits the Detention Center once a month. She absolutely loves her visits! She runs
into the building and then takes a long nap after she gets home. The kids love her and she
loves the kids and staff. The youth ask a lot of questions about therapy dogs and share stories about their own pets. Penelope was a rescue dog who two years ago received her therapy dog certification and canine good citizenship through Therapy Dogs International. Therapy dogs help relieve anxiety and depression improving children’s mental health. The pictures
of Penelope in the car looking exhausted were taken right after her visit at JDC. As you can
see from the other pictures, Penelope is a diva and has an awesome wardrobe.
Parents Anonymous
EVERY Thursday At F.S.O.
6:30pm to 8:30
Our Parents Anonymous group is designed to provide support to each other. Parents, Grandparents and Guardians determine how much and what
information they share with the group. It is a true relief to find you are not
alone in your endeavors as a parent. We show parents that taking care of
themselves is as important as taking care of their children.
Our Parents are encouraged to use the group in whatever way works for
them and their families .
Free childcare is available for parents who would like to attend Please call 24 hours in advance.
609-265-8838
At the same time you are at Parents Anonymous your child could be experiencing a great time
at YOUTH PARTNERSHIP with our trained staff.
Youth Partnership is for 13-21 year olds who would like to be apart of a group that builds self –
esteem. While attending Y.P. your child will make friends and have fun. They will learn advocacy
skills and receive support from their peers. They will learn how to understand themselves and
others while sharing similar issues with their friends.
Family Voices of
Juvenile Justice
Involved Youth
Support Group
Our support group is open to all family members and
caregivers of youth involved with the “Juvenile Justice
System.”
Come, join us and learn the process of your child’s journey though the system. We will provide emotional support, education and life experiences.
Take a chance and come to discover more about our
group while opening the doors as you go through this
course of change.
Monday - Evenings
April 3 & 24
May 8 & 22
June 12 & 26
From 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Register at 609-265-8838
or
www.fsoburlco.org
10 WAYS
To Turn Around Your Child’s
Attitude in 1 Minute or Less
This program offers simple and effective techniques why you can’t punish
kids into good behavior and how to stay calm.
“10 Ways” teaches you why some thing's work and some things don’t.
These 10 simple ideas provide you with tips to use immediately at home.
Free childcare is available at no charge .
Please call in advance
The Pinelands Family Success Center
609-261-0001
Tuesday, April 4th from
5:30 -7:30 p.m.
at Pinelands Family
Success Center
55 Pemberton Browns Mills Rd.,
Browns Mills, N.J. 08015
Anxiety Disorder
Anxiety is a normal part of childhood and every child goes through phases. A phase
is temporary and usually harmless. Children who suffer from anxiety disorder experience fear, nervousness and shyness and they start to avoid places and activities.
You will discover basic principles to teach your child and help them learn how to
improve anxiety, get confidence and manage these difficult challenges effectively.
Tuesday, April 18th from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
at the FSO Lumberton.
Childcare is available,
Please Register 609-265-8838
2 Times 2 Locations
Every child has experienced embarrassment or rejection in social situations. Kids with learning disabilities are often isolated, rejected, and sometimes have a particularly hard time making
and keeping friends.
Richard Lavoie, a nationally known expert on learning disabilities, explains why this happens
and what parents or teachers can do to help children improve their social skills.
Please call ahead for reservations
Monday
May 8th 6:00 to 7:30
Maple Shade Library
200 Stiles Ave., Maple Shade, 08052
856-779-9767
Tuesday
May 24
From 11:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M.
Pinelands Family Success Center
55 Pemberton Browns Mills Rd., Browns Mills, N.J. 08015
609-261-0001
For a look at our online
NewsLetter
go to
www.fsoburlco.org
When your child is rude, defiant and verbally abusive,
it affects everyone, as well as your child’s development. It is possible to stop verbal abuse and turn the
behavior around. You will learn a step-by-step, wordfor-word way to get kids to look at their abusive language, identify what triggers it, and make better choices next time.
Tuesday Part 1, May 9, and Part 2 May 16th
from 5:30-7:00 p.m. At the Pine Lands Family
Success Center 55 Pemberton Browns Mills Rd
Browns Mills, N.J. 08015
Childcare is available at no charge. Please call
in advance. 609-261-0001
TWO PARENTS
ONE PLAN
When parents have difficulty being on the same page,
they have a general common theme, to manage their
children.
If it is a child with behavior challenges and they are
stirring and shaking things up at home. It can distract parents from their role of working together effectively. Your child can put a tremendous amount of
pressure on you and it can make things harder for
you and your mate to communicate.
Learn how to get past the anger, distractions and find
ways to reconnect on your common interest: your
child.
Tuesdays Part 1, June 27th and Part 2,
July11th from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the
Pinelands Family Success Center
55 Pemberton Browns Mills Rd., N.J. Childcare
is available at no charge. Please call in
advance. 609-261-0001
Most
parents
struggle
with
bad
behavior,
whether it’s disrespect, arguing
or severe defiance. But with
the right skills
and support you
don’t have to
struggle
anymore. The Total
Transformation
Program
takes
you step by step
through understanding
and
managing your child’s behavior and shows you exactly
what you need to do to develop your child’s problem
solving skills-stopping bad behavior for good.
The Total Transformations Program has six sessions.
All classes can be made up if missed. Listed below
are the dates and times:
Monday
May 15, from 6:30—8:30 p.m.
May 22, from 6:30—8:30 p.m.
June 5, from 6:30—8:30 p.m.
June12, from 6:30—8:30 p.m.
June 19, from 6:30—8:30 p.m.
June 26, from 6:30—8:30 p.m.
Free childcare is available at the Family Support
Organization. Please call in advance for reservations. 609-265-8838 or register online @
www.fsoburlco.org
April
Available
Call: 609-265-8838
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
1
5
2
3
Total Transformation
#3 FSO
6:30-8:30 p.m.
10
6
7
Youth Partnership
FSO 6:30-8:30 p.m.
10 Ways
5:30-7:30
Family Success
Center Browns Mills
Parents Anonymous
FSO
FSO 6:30-8:30 p.m.
11
12
13
Family Voices of Juvenile Justice
Involved Youth
6:30-8:30 p.m.
16
17
23
—————
30
24
Family Voices of Juvenile
Justice
Involved Youth
630 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Ten Ways
6:00-7:30
Maple Shade Library
14
15
Good
Friday
F.S.O. Closed
18
19
20
25
21
22
28
29
Youth Partnership
FSO 6:30-8:30
Anxiety Disorder
FSO
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Easter
8
.
.
9
5
4
Sat
Parents Anonymous
FSO
FSO 6:30-8:30 p.m.
27
26
POP
5:15
Ten Way
6:00-7:00
Youth Partnership FSO
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Parents Anonymous
FSO
6:30-8:30 p.m.
WARM LINE
609-265-8838
MAY
Sun
Mon
1
Tue
2
Wed
Thu
4
3
Fri
Sat
5
6
12
13
Youth Partnership
FSO
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Parents
Anonymous
FSO
6:30-8:30 p.m.
7
14
Happy
Mother’s
Day
21
28
8
Family Voices of Juvenile Justice
Involved Youth
FSO
6:30-8:30 p.m.
———————————
Last One Picked First
One Picked On
6:30-7:30
Maple Shade Library
15
Total
Transformation #1
FSO
6:30-8:30
22
Total
Transformation #2
FSO
6:30-8:30
Family Voices of
Juvenile Justice
Involved Youth
Support Group
FSO
630-8:30 p.m.
29
9
10
Youth Partnership
FSO
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Getting Through to
Your Child #1
5:30-7:00
Family Success Center
Browns Mills
16
17
18
Youth Partnership
FSO
6:30-8:30 p.m.
24
POP 5:15
25
Youth Partnership
FSO
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Parents
Anonymous
FSO
6:30-8:30 p.m.
31
.
Memorial Day
F.S.O. Closed
19
20
26
27
Parents
Anonymous
FSO
6:30-8:30 p.m.
10 Ways FSO
6:00 -7:00 p.m.
———————Last One Picked
First One Picked
On
11:30-1:30
Pinelands Family
Success Center
Browns Mills
30
Family Support
Picnic
Smithville Park
11:00-3:00
Parents
Anonymous
FSO
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Getting Through to
Your Child #2
5:30-7:00
Family Success Center
Browns Mills
23
11
June
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
1
Fri
Sat
2
3
9
10
16
17
23
24
Youth Partnership
FSO 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Parents Anonymous
FSO
6:30-8:30 p.m.
4
5
6
7
Youth Partnership
FSO 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Total Transformation
#3 FSO
6:30-8:30 p.m.
11
12
Total Transformation
#4 FSO
6:30-8:30 p.m.
———————————
Parents Anonymous
FSO
6:30-8:30 p.m.
13
14
19
Total Transformation
#5 FSO
6:30-7:30 p.m.
25
26
Family Voices of Juvenile
Justice
Involved Youth 6:30-8:30
p.m.
Total Transformation #6
FSO
6:30-8:30 p.m.
15
Youth Partnership
FSO 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Parents Anonymous
FSO
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Family Voices of
Juvenile Justice
Involved Youth FSO
6:30-8:30 p.m.
18
8
20
10 Ways FSO
6:15-7:30 p.m.
27
Two Parents
One Plan
6:00-7:00
Pinelands
Family Success
Center
21
FIRST DAY OF
SUMMER
28
POP 5:15
10 Ways FSO
6:00-7:00
22
Youth Partnership
FSO 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Parents Anonymous
FSO
6:30-8:30 p.m.
29
Youth Partnership
FSO
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Parents
Anonymous
FSO
6:30-8:30 p.m.
30