Please Join Thornton for the 2007 Grandparents Raising Grandchildren & Kinship Providers Conference
THORNTON, CO... The City of Thornton will be hosting the 2007 Grandparents Raising Grandchildren & Kinship Providers Conference on Saturday, October 20, from 9 am. - 3 p.m., at the Margaret Carpenter Recreation Center.
Topics will include legal issues, challenging behavior with children, resources for grandparents and taking care of your health. Cost is $5 for adults/$3 for children ( swimming is available for kids 6 and older) and includes lunch and childcare.
Keynote Speaker Debbie Hart with FACES will discuss "Children's Rebellious Behaviors." In addition, there will be breakout sessions on the following topics:
* How to Avoid Guilt Driven & Co-dependent Behavior
* Today's Technology: Risks and Advantages with Krista Flannigan, Director of Community Partnerships for the 17 th Judicial District Attorney's Office
*Playing for Your Health with Brenda Baker and Jennifer Richardson from Families First
For questions or to register for this informative conference call 303-227-2204.