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Community Classes

Family Literacy | Parenting
| Childcare Provider Training
Childbirth Classes

Clases Para la Comunidad (en espanol)

Any Baby Can Child and Family Resource Center offers family literacy, childbirth, and parenting classes each week both in Spanish and in English. For more information on a particular course, click the link below.

All classes are held at:

Any Baby Can Child and Family Resource Center
1121 East 7th Street
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 454-3743


Family Literacy for Everyone

Although a break had been previously scheduled, Family Literacy classes will continue as normal.

Las clases de alfabetizacion van a continuar como normal por los semanas que viene.

Learn basic adult education skills through Any Baby Can's Family Literacy program. Parents can learn basic reading, math, language arts and computer skills, English as a second language and parenting skills and child development. Infants and young children are encouraged to come along and participate in developmental activities while being supervised in the same room with their parents. These classes are free of charge and no I.D. is required.

Class Schedule

Family Literacy for Parents and Young Children Together

By Reservation Only.
To make a reservation, please contact Ruth Wells at 334-4425. 

Tuesdays and Thursdays
(Class 1)
Wednesdays and Fridays (Class 2)

9:00 am to 12:00 noon

 

9:00am to 12:00 noon

 

Any Baby Can is a member of the Literacy Coalition of Central Texas.


Literacy, Tutoring, English as a Second Language, Help with Homework

No reservation needed. Everyone welcome. Come anytime during hours below.

Tuesdays and Thursdays
Saturdays

2:30 to 6:00 pm

9:15 am to 4:00 pm

For more information, please contact Ruth Wells at 334-4425.

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Parenting Classes
Saturdays | Tuesday night | Thursday night | Childcare Provider Training

Parenting classes are an excellent way for moms and dads to improve their parenting skills. These classes are free of charge and free childcare is available during most classes. Parents, grandparents and foster parents are all welcome.

Every Saturday *unless noted

Topics include:

- Child Development: Ages and Stages
- Helping Children Behave Well
- Handling Behavior Problems
- Self-Esteem
- Communication Skills
- Dealing with Stress

English Parenting Classes - Saturdays 9:15am to 10:30 am

Spanish Parenting Classes - Saturdays 3:00pm to 4:00 pm
(Classes en espanol los Sabados 3 hasta 4 en la tarde)

For more information please contact Ruth Wells at 334-4425 or 454-3743. Para mas informacion llama a 454-3743.


Parent Empowerment
Please call Any Baby Can for dates: 454-3743

Serie para el desarrollo de los padres
Por favor, llama al Any Baby Can para las fechas: 454-3743

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Tuesdays 7pm - 8:30pm

* Childcare provided for children up to agre
* No registration necessary.

Mar.2     Dealing with Anger
Mar.9     How to Manage Strong Emotions
Mar.16   Dads Helping Children Behave Well
Mar.23   Self Care Management
Mar.30   The Cycle of Violence

For more information, please contact Denise M. Little, Community Outreach/Parenting Education Coordinator at 334-4431.
Court mandated individuals are expected to arrive on time to receive certificates.

ALL CLASSES ARE FREE

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Thursdays 7:00pm-8:30pm

* Childcare provided for children up to age 10.
* No registration necessary.

Mar.4     Identifying Teen Dating Violence
Mar.11   What is Family Domestic Violence?
Mar.18   Dads Managing Stress
Mar.25   Building Healthy Family Relationships          

For more information, please contact Denise M. Little, Community Outreach/Parenting Education Coordinator at 512-334-4431.

Court mandated individuals are expected to arrive on time to receive certificates.

ALL CLASSES ARE FREE

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Childcare Provider Training (2nd SATURDAY of the Month 10AM- 2PM)

* Especially for child care providers, foster parents and
   grandparents.  
* No childcare provided.
* By Registration only. Please register 4 days before the scheduled class. 
   Registration is limited to first come, first serve basis.

Topics:
Mar.13     Early Literacy: Encouraging Family Reading Time
Apr.10     Identifying Child Abuse; Shaken Baby Syndrome, and S.I.D.S

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Childbirth (Harario de Clases de Parto)

Childbirth classes provide an excellent way for expecting mothers to prepare for the excitment of childbirth. Learn about the processes of labor and delivery, breathing and relaxation exercises, and what to expect during the pregnancy. Spouses or close friends are encouraged to come along to provide support and learn a number of coaching techniques. There are sessions every month and each session includes four classes. Classes are held Wednesday nights from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. *Childbirth classes cost $25 per couple.

English Classes
By Shelley Scotka     
Wednesdays
 6-9pm

February 3,10,17,24    

March 3,10,17,24     

May 5,12,19,26     

July 7,14,21,28

Clases En Español
Por Rosa Torres
Miércoles en la Noche
6-9:30pm

April 7,14,21,27

June 2,9,16,23

August 4,11,18,25

Please call 454-3743 to register and confirm the dates of the classes.
Favor de llamar 454-3743 para registrarse y confirmar las fechas de las clases.

There is a fee of $25 for the classes.
Hay un cargo de $25 para los clases.

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