Ø      Do you want to be the best parent you can be?

Ø      Do you want to discipline effectively?

Ø      Do you want your child to exhibit the following traits?

§         Courage

§         Good Self-Esteem

§         Responsibility

§         Cooperation

If you answered yes to any of these questions, Active Parenting is for you!

Rockingham County Youth Services will be offering the Active Parenting class, taught by Marilyn Swinson, a professional counselor, as a service to the community.   This class is specifically designed for parents of school age children.  The classes are free; books will be $10 each.  A limited number of books will be available for use during class time for individuals that do not wish to purchase a book.

The next course will start on March 1, 2010 and will run for six consecutive Monday evenings.

Call the Youth Services office to register:  Phone 342-5756

                                                                        Fax 349-1115

Time:

Monday from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Location:

Rockingham County Youth Services Office / Youth Involvement Program

335 County Home Road (Rockingham County Center Building)

Wentworth NC  27375

About Youth Services 

Rockingham County Youth Services provides counseling and other community alternatives for school-aged youth and their families with the goal of preventing initial or continued involvement in the Juvenile Justice system.

This goal is achieved by reducing problematic behaviors at home in school, and in community settings; by resolving personal and interpersonal crises; and by developing skills and personal resources necessary for effective functioning as citizens.

  The variety of programs described are available on an ongoing and as needed basis.  Funding sources for Youth Services include Juvenile Crime Prevention Council funds, Governor’s Crime Commission resources, local monies and other grant funds as appropriate.

Departmental Staff

Tara Pierce ~ Director Ashley Loftis~ Administrative Assistant Vanessa Barham~ Clerk/Typist Patricia Gwynn~ Non-clinical Supervisor Bert Gullett~ Youth Counselor   Porscha Martin - Family/Youth Counselor

Chuck McFall~ Youth Counselor

James Lawson~ Youth Counselor

Sara Marcille - Family/Youth Counselor

Lynn Flowers~ SOS & SOP Coordinator

Phil McFall~ Teen Court

Kim Dillard—Ladybugs & GRAD Guys and GRIP Coordinator

Carol Summerlin—Principal, ALPS Day Center