Organizations that work with parents have a challenging job. Parents are busy. Finding a time that's convenient for them to attend an event, let alone one that deals with such a tough issue, can seem really difficult.
Organizations that succeed at reaching parents on this or any issue use a variety of approaches. They organize dynamic and engaging events at convenient times. They incorporate the topic into existing parent activities and programs. They send materials directly to parents through the mail, e-mail, a Web site, or at other community events and activities.
Whatever approach you take, the materials below can help you. They are designed to be used without changes or can be adapted to fit more closely with your community’s needs and organization’s style. We continue to develop new materials so check back often.
The Ready To Talk Workshop is designed to provide resources, tips, hands-on activities, and multimedia components that support parents who want to open up the lines of communication with their teen or pre-teen about sex. In addition to providing support materials for parents, the kit is designed to support you, the facilitator who will be giving the workshop. This kit is easy to follow and can be used "out of the box." Use it to support a standalone workshop or as part of an existing parent program. The "Ready to Talk" DVD also includes a segment just for workshop leaders that provides best practices and tips for running a successful workshop.
We also have events around the country that parents and trainers can attend to get more information and connect with other parents and trainers in your community.
| Date & Time | Event* | Location |
|---|
October 7, 2009
10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Workshop | Pyne Point Middle School
7th Ernie Street, Camden, NJ 08102
(856) 966-5360 |
October 8, 2009
3:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Sinai Community Institute
Health Fair
(Information Table) | 2653 West Ogden Ave. Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 257-6672 |
October 8, 2009
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm | Workshop | Africentric Alternative School
300 E Livingston Ave
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 365-6517 |
October 14, 2009
10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Workshop | Pyne Point Middle School
7th Ernie Street, Camden, NJ 08102
(856) 966-5360 |
October 15, 2009
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Workshop
(Spanish) | Shaw Elementary School
123 N 13th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 257-3898 |
October 15, 2009
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Workshop | Morton East High School
2423 S Austin Blvd
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 222-5700 |
October 15, 2009
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Health Fair
(Information table) | St. Augustine College
1345 W. Argyle St. Chicago, IL
(773) 878-8756 |
October 16, 2009
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Workshop
(Spanish) | Our Lady of Grace School
2446 N Ridgeway Ave Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 772-7199 |
October 17, 2009
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
| Get up Get Moving
Health Fair
(Information table) | Civic Center
4801 East 3rd St
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 881-7099 |
October 20, 2009
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm | Workshop | Camden Center for Youth Development
315 Cooper Street, Camden, NJ 08102
(856) 963-4060 |
October 21, 2009
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm | Workshops
(English and Spanish) | AAMA
204 Clifton St.
Houston, Texas 77011
(713) 926-9491 |
October 22, 2009
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm | Workshop | Veterans Middle School
800 N 26th St
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 966-5090 |
October 23, 2009
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Workshop
(Spanish) | Our Lady of Grace School
2446 N Ridgeway Ave Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 772-7199 |
October 23, 2009
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Workshop
(Spanish) | Boys and Girls Club of East Los Angeles
324 N. Mcdonnell Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90063
(323) 263-4955 |
October 24, 2009
8:30 am – 3:30 pm | Pilsen Education Summit
Workshop
(Spanish) | Benito Juarez High School
2150 S Laflin St
Chicago, IL 60608-4494
(773) 534-7030 |
October 24, 2009
11:30 am – 2:30 pm | Pachanga
(Spanish) | St. Alphonsus Catholic Church
5223 Hastings St
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 264-3353 |
November 12, 2009
8:00 am – 10:00 am | Workshop
(Spanish) | El Valor – Cantu Center
2434 S. Kildare Ave
Chicago, IL
(312) 666-4511 |
November 13, 2009
9:00 am – 11:30 am | Workshop
(Spanish) | Saucedo Elementary
2850 W. 24th Blvd
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1770 |
November 17, 2009
9:00 am – 11:30 am | Workshop
(Spanish) | Saucedo Elementary
2850 W. 24th Blvd
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1770 |
November 19, 2009
8:00 am – 10:00 am | Workshop
(Spanish) | El Valor – Cantu Center
2434 S. Kildare Ave
Chicago, IL
(312) 666-4511 |
* All times local; all events open to the public; all events are in English except where noted.
