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Workshops
Family Connections
Join Family Connections for joyful laughter during weekly family nights that strengthen parent-child bonds, build a community with fellow parents/families, and provide a night off from meal preparation and screen time. Family Connections gathers your whole family for playful activities that spark conversations and connections among family members. Enjoy getting to know other parents during the Parent Discussion Group while children have fun playing under the supervision of the Family Connections Team. This evidence-informed program brought to you by TriCity Family Services is based on research about strengthening families and building communities.
What is Family Connections? “A great way to unwind and enjoy quality time with your family.” – Comment from a Parent After Participating in a Family Connections Program
Click HERE to view elementary school program flyer for Batavia Public Schools.
Click HERE to view early childhood program flyer for St. Charles Public Schools.
What to do with Anger / What to do with Worries
For guardians of preschoolers.
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Star K-3 Workshop
A fun way for K-3rd graders to build friendship skills.
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Self-Compassion Group
This skill-building group is designed for middle or high schoolers interested in cultivating inner strength, improving emotional resiliency, increasing self-awareness, and learning how to better manage relationships. Supportive meetings will challenge participants to grow through activities and discussions.
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Trek for Sixth Graders
Trek for Sixth Graders (with curriculum by Navigate Adolescence) is a partial-day workshop for 6th graders to help navigate the ups and downs of middle school. This engaging workshop features small group breakout sessions and a high school discussion panel that addresses topics such as shifting friendships, inclusion and exclusion, and stress, in addition to exploring the use, impact and influence of social media.
The Trek for Sixth Graders workshop uses a curriculum created by Navigate Adolescence (formerly named HGNA). This program is offered by TriCity Family Services and the Geneva Coalition for Youth, with the support of Geneva CUSD 304. ALL 6th graders from public, private and homeschools are welcome from ALL local school districts (Geneva, St. Charles, Batavia, Kaneland, Central, Aurora, and more)!
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Compass for 4th & 5th Graders (curriculum by Navigate Adolescence)
Fun and educational program 4th and 5th grades! Compass is from the makers of Trek for Boys and the former Chick Chat by HGNA (now Compass for Girls) programs.
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True North for 6th – 8th Graders (curriculum by Navigate Adolescence)
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Preschool Story & Social Time | Preschool Sibling Harmony
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International Child Development Program
The ICDP is a series of parents’ interactive learning groups and related children’s activity groups that promote practical and effective strategies to enhance parent-child relationships, self-esteem, and self-control through routine, daily interactions
Supportive discussions and activities throughout the program challenge all participants (including the community-based facilitators) to interact with family members thoughtfully and with empathy to enhance loving families and to help children become strong learners and leaders.
The International Child Development Program is a program for parents and/or other adults who take care of children up to 12 years old. Discussions and activities focus on guidelines for empathetic interactions with children to help them develop socially, emotionally, and behaviorally. Children may be invited to participate in activities that complement the curriculum. ICDP is offered locally by TriCity Family Services using program materials adapted for the USA by the Changing Children’s Worlds Foundation.
Smart Choices Kindergarten-5th Grade
Smart Choices Kindergarten-5th Grade is a four or six-session group workshop for children and their parents that teaches the necessary skills to effectively communicate needs, manage anger, and resolve conflicts at home, in the community, and at school. Child-friendly activities provide opportunities to practice using “I” statements, understanding other points of view, compromising and sharing, calming techniques, and responding to teasing. Call TriCity Family Services at 630.232.1070 for more information.
Smart Choices Middle School/High School
Smart Choices Middle School/High School is a four-session workshop for teens and their parents that teaches participants conflict-resolution skills, anger-management tools, and alternatives to a potential cycle of violent behavior. In some cases, the program can be used as an alternative to school suspension. Call TriCity Family Services at 630.232.1070 for more information.