Term 2 Parenting courses start in May and are open now for enrolments with limited places.

For those raising kids of all ages, Catholic Social Services offer the following programs:

6-week parenting courses which cater for parents of children from birth to teen:

-The 'Younger Years' (for parents of preschoolers and primary aged) is generally run as a Wednesday morning course 9:30am-11:30am.

-The 'Older Years' (for parents of primary age children, tweens and teens) run as a Wednesday evening course 7-9pm.

-Game On (for Dads, by Dads) on Wednesday evening course 7-9pm. Term 2 starting 15th May.*

14-week parenting course for parents of children ages 3-8 years old with challenging behaviours.
-Incredible Years Friday morning course, 9:30am-12pm. Contact us for interest in future courses.*

For Grandparents & kin carers we run a monthly support group. The Whānau Caregivers Support Group meets on the second Monday of the month 9:30am-11.30 am.

For kids themselves we are planning on offering the following courses tailored to their needs:
-Kainga Ora - a 6 week course designed to help kids feel good about themselves and safe at home.*
-Seasons for Growth - an 8 week course designed to help children explore the impact of change and loss in everyday life, and learning new ways to respond to these changes.*

If any of these courses strike a chord you can register via our website www.cathsocialservices.org.nz/courses-events/ or by clicking here
Alternatively contact us on ph. 03 455 3838 or email: office@cathsocialservices.org.nz

*Toolbox courses designed by the Parenting Place. Term 2 starting 15th May.