Step Up to Sisterhood Boys Mentoring and Advocacy

Amazing things have been happening
in the schools with the
Bullying and Teasing Prevention Program

It started this year with the pledge students took in
Strong

Along with many other initiatives, two after school programs were offered at Cascade Brook School. A program called "Boys Mentoring and Advocacy" and another called "Step Up to Sisterhood" allowed both boys and girls to be challenged to discover excellence within themselves in a cooperative and supportive atmosphere.
Click here for more information about these programs

These programs are available to all schools in Franklin County. If you have any questions and/or would like to have these programs at your school, please contact us (email fcctf@fcctf.org) and we will be happy to speak with you about them. This is a very exciting opportunity and we are happy to offer these strengths-based programs.

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Kids Stuff Sale success means more camp scholarships

For children ages 10 and under, you can apply for financial assistance by using the form below. Deadline for applications is

June 30, 2008

Click here for printable application form

To apply: Print form, fill it out and send it to
Franklin County Children's Task Force
113 Church St
Farmington, Me 04938

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To see pictures for past and upcoming events see our new Special Events page
Click here for Special Events

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Wild and Wonderful
Story Time and Playgroup

We at the Franklin County Children’s Task Force (FCCTF) would like to invite parents and their children to have a chance to read and play. We are hosting a Storytime and Playgroup designed to let parents just play and read with their children. It will be held at the FCCTF building at 113 Church Street, Farmington, and will be restarting in the fall.

*The Clothing Exchange will be closed during the Storytime and Playgroup.

To register please call the Franklin County Children’s Task Force at 778-6960 or 1-888-429-6960.

WHEN: Tuesday mornings
WHERE: Franklin County Children's Task Force
TIME: 10:00 A.M. - Noon

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Parent Education

The Franklin County Children’s Task Force is happy to announce its new schedule for
Parent Education

Nurturing Program
September 8th (6 weeks) Mondays, 5:30-7:30 pm
at Trinity Church

Surviving your Adolescents 10-15 year olds
October 8,15,22, Wednesdays, 11:30-1:00
at FCCTF
Bag Lunch

1,2,3 Magic 2-12 years old
October 6, 13, 20, Mondays, 5:30-7:30
at FCCTF - Childcare provided

1,2,3 Magic 2-12 years old
December 6, Saturday, 8:00am-1:00pm
at FCCTF - Childcare and Lunch provided

For more information and to register please call the Franklin County Children’s Task Force
at 778-6960

Click here for printable flyer
with all Parent Education classes listed

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New this year - a chance for
Parents of Infants to meet at
the Coffee Klatch

The Franklin County Children’s Task Force is pleased to announce an opportunity for new parents and their infants to meet each other and possibly create their own ongoing support structures. There will be 4 ‘Coffee Klatches’ in 2008 for parents of infants. Coffee, tea, juice, fruit and bagels will be provided along with time to chat about the reality of being a parent. There will be developmental appropriate activities and information about infants available. The ‘Coffee Klatches’ will be held at the Franklin County Children’s Task Force office on 113 Church St Farmington.

When and Who:
January 23, 2008 - Parents and babies ages birth to 9 months (This gives last years parents a chance to meet)
April 23, 2008 or July 23, 2008 or Oct 22, 2008 - Parents, prenatal and babies birth to 6 months
WHERE: Franklin County Children's Task Force
TIME: 10:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.

*The Clothing Exchange will be closed during the Coffee Klatch.

Questions or register please call the Franklin County Children’s Task Force at 778-6960 or 1-888-429-6960
or email igoff@fcctf.org

Click here to see printable flyer

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	Franklin County Children's Task Force 113 Church Street, Farmington, Maine 04938 207-778-6960 or 1-888-429-6960 Fax: 207-779-1029 or E-Mail: fcctf@fcctf.org Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Office closures for inclement weather will be announced on WKTJ.
Home About FCCTF FCCTF Board of Directors FCCTF Staff FCCTF Programs FCCTF Newsletter Clothing Exchange Children's Festival Child Abuse Prevention Month Special Events FCCTF Links updated June 26, 2008 Our Mission: The Franklin County Children's Task Force is a private, not-for-profit corporation committed to strengthening families and preventing child abuse and neglect through mobilizing community resources and advocating for and providing services that promote healthy children and families. Internet Connection ________________ *MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING* click here for details	Step Up to Sisterhood Boys Mentoring and Advocacy Amazing things have been happening in the schools with the Bullying and Teasing Prevention Program It started this year with the pledge students took in Strong Along with many other initiatives, two after school programs were offered at Cascade Brook School. A program called "Boys Mentoring and Advocacy" and another called "Step Up to Sisterhood" allowed both boys and girls to be challenged to discover excellence within themselves in a cooperative and supportive atmosphere. Click here for more information about these programs These programs are available to all schools in Franklin County. If you have any questions and/or would like to have these programs at your school, please contact us (email fcctf@fcctf.org) and we will be happy to speak with you about them. This is a very exciting opportunity and we are happy to offer these strengths-based programs. ________________________________ Kids Stuff Sale success means more camp scholarships For children ages 10 and under, you can apply for financial assistance by using the form below. Deadline for applications is June 30, 2008 Click here for printable application form To apply: Print form, fill it out and send it to Franklin County Children's Task Force 113 Church St Farmington, Me 04938 ________________________________ To see pictures for past and upcoming events see our new Special Events page Click here for Special Events _________________________________ Wild and Wonderful Story Time and Playgroup We at the Franklin County Children’s Task Force (FCCTF) would like to invite parents and their children to have a chance to read and play. We are hosting a Storytime and Playgroup designed to let parents just play and read with their children. It will be held at the FCCTF building at 113 Church Street, Farmington, and will be restarting in the fall. The Clothing Exchange will be closed during the Storytime and Playgroup. To register please call the Franklin County Children’s Task Force at 778-6960 or 1-888-429-6960. WHEN: Tuesday mornings WHERE: Franklin County Children's Task Force TIME: 10:00 A.M. - Noon _________________________________ Parent Education The Franklin County Children’s Task Force is happy to announce its new schedule for Parent Education Nurturing Program September 8th (6 weeks) Mondays, 5:30-7:30 pm at Trinity Church Surviving your Adolescents 10-15 year olds October 8,15,22, Wednesdays, 11:30-1:00 at FCCTF Bag Lunch 1,2,3 Magic 2-12 years old October 6, 13, 20, Mondays, 5:30-7:30 at FCCTF - Childcare provided 1,2,3 Magic 2-12 years old December 6, Saturday, 8:00am-1:00pm at FCCTF - Childcare and Lunch provided For more information and to register please call the Franklin County Children’s Task Force at 778-6960 Click here for printable flyer with all Parent Education classes listed _________________________________ New this year - a chance for Parents of Infants to meet at the Coffee Klatch The Franklin County Children’s Task Force is pleased to announce an opportunity for new parents and their infants to meet each other and possibly create their own ongoing support structures. There will be 4 ‘Coffee Klatches’ in 2008 for parents of infants. Coffee, tea, juice, fruit and bagels will be provided along with time to chat about the reality of being a parent. There will be developmental appropriate activities and information about infants available. The ‘Coffee Klatches’ will be held at the Franklin County Children’s Task Force office on 113 Church St Farmington. When and Who: January 23, 2008* - Parents and babies ages birth to 9 months (This gives last years parents a chance to meet) April 23, 2008 or July 23, 2008 or Oct 22, 2008 - Parents, prenatal and babies birth to 6 months WHERE: Franklin County Children's Task Force TIME: 10:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. The Clothing Exchange will be closed during the Coffee Klatch. Questions or register please call the Franklin County Children’s Task Force at 778-6960 or 1-888-429-6960* or email igoff@fcctf.org Click here to see printable flyer _________________________________ Links to Community Information The Community Connector Downtown Farmington Business Professional Assoc. Farmington-Wilton Chamber of Commerce Events Town of Farmington Calendar Arts Institute of Western Maine Events UMF Calendar of Events Maine Recreation Calendar of Events S.A.V.E.S. Events Alliance for Children's Care, Education and Supporting Services (ACCESS) Link to List of Child Care Providers State of Maine Child Abuse Reporting Site © 2004 Franklin County Children's Task Force. All rights reserved.	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