May 21, 2005
10am- 12 noon
Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Library
5005 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22304

To learn more about foster care and adoption. Meet current foster parents and City of Alexandria Department of Human Services representatives.

Community Education Programs

The Our Kids – Our Business video, produced by the Department of Human Services and the Child Welfare Partnership, is here! To arrange a presentation by social workers to your organization, contact OurKids-OurBusiness@alexandriava.gov.

Parent Connection Support Group

Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) of Northern Virginia is offering a Parent Connection Support Group in Alexandria. This group helps parents improve their parenting skills by offering information, education and peer support.

WHERE - Alexandria
WHEN - Every Monday
TIME - 7:00PM to 8:30PM
FEE - Free of Charge

For more information about this group or to register, please contact Paola Martinez at
(703) 836-1820 or send email.

SCAN's Parenting Classes

SCAN is offering parenting classes for parents and children. The classes are offered in both Spanish and English in Alexandria and are open to all parents. Some of the topics covered in the classes include:

• managing your child's behavior
• helping your child succeed in school
• understanding child development.

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!

Call SCAN at (703) 836-1820 or send email to Paola Martinez.