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News & Events :
Lending Library - Our Bridges to Growth Lending Library is operational again. We have toys for infants and toddlers, resource books for parents and childcare providers, children's books and games in English and Spanish. We have a 3-item limit with a 3-week loan period. If you need toys for older children, please check with the Children's Librarian at Georgetown Public Library. Bridges donated a large number of toys for older children to that library.
Laminating and Die Cuts - Bridges is open for laminating and die cutting on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 am - 7 pm. The cost to the public is fifty cents per foot for laminating. If you bring your own paper, die cuts are free. If you use our paper, the fee is three cents per sheet. We also have a copier you can use for ten cents per sheet.
Children's Events
Babysitting Training - Saturday, September 18, from 9 am - 4 pm. This class is designed for 11 - 15 year olds who are interested in becoming a certified babysitter. The fee for the class is $55, made payable to Steve Jennings, the instructor. Participants will learn about basic child care and basic first aid. They will learn how to keep themselves and others safe; how to help children behave. Participants should bring their lunch. Bridges to Growth, 805 W. University Avenue, Georgetown. Please pre-register (512) 864-3008.
Toddler Time is scheduled for Wednesday, September 22, from 9:30-10:30 am. This is a free event for children from 9 months - 3 years old and their parent/caregiver. It is an hour of unstructured play, sensory play, songs, and a sharing time for parents. The parent/caregiver remains with the child for interactive play. Bridges to Growth, 805 W. University Avenue, Georgetown. Please pre-register (512) 864-3008.
Classes
Our Protective Parenting classes are ongoing on Saturday mornings, August 28 - September 25, from 10 am - 12 noon. Taught by Ashley Rogers, CARES Family Resource Center, Liberty Hill, the fee for the class is $180, payable at the first class, and includes 12 hours of instruction. The course includes child growth and development, behavior management, parent and child relationships, child care and physical care, effects of abuse, neglect and substance abuse, and caring for children with special needs. Bridges to Growth, 805 W. University Avenue, Georgetown. Please pre-register (512) 864-3008.
Teaching Social Skills Through Play, Tuesday, September 7, 7 - 9 pm, $15.00. Brad Mason, LPC, teaches participants games that help develop basic play skills for children who get left out or are over-controlling. Bridges to Growth, 805 W. University Avenue, Georgetown. Please pre-register (512) 864-3008.
Introduction to the Forty Developmental Assets, Saturday, September 11, from 9 am - 12 noon, free. Carey Thornell teaches this session about the factors all children need in order to feel loved, succeed in school, and avoid risky behaviors. Bridges to Growth, 805 W. University Avenue, Georgetown. Please pre-register (512) 864-3008.
Advanced Asset Training, Saturday, September 11, from 1 - 4 pm. For participants who have had prior asset training. Taught by Carey Thornell, free. Bridges to Growth, 805 W. University Avenue, Georgetown. Please pre-register (512) 864-3008.
Create a Positive Learning Environment for Your Center, Tuesday, September 14, from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Taught by Rosalyn Fisher, M.S.OTR, $7.00 per person, payable to the instructor at the class. Bridges to Growth, 805 W. University Avenue, Georgetown. Please pre-register (512) 864-3008.
Childcare Provider Pre-service Training, Saturday, September 18, from 8:30 am - 5 pm, taught by Yolanda Delgado, $45 per person, payable in advance. Class includes: developmental stages of children; age-appropriate activities for children; positive guidance and discipline; supervision and safety practices; positive interaction with children; preventing the spread of communicable diseases; recognizing and preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome, SIDS, and understanding early childhood brain development. Bridges to Growth, 805 W. University Avenue, Georgetown. Please pre-register (512) 864-3008.
Behavior Management at Its Best, Tuesday, September 21, from 7 - 9 pm. Taught by Brad Mason, LPC, $15 per person, payable to the instructor at the class. Participants will learn to understand and implement the best ideas about behavior that science has to offer. Bridges to Growth, 805 W. University Avenue, Georgetown. Please pre-register (512) 864-3008.
Basic Sign Language, Thursday, September 23, from 7 - 9 pm. Taught by Wendy Bradley, $10 per person, payable to instructor in advance. Bridges to Growth, 805 W. University Avenue, Georgetown. Please pre-register (512) 567-8281.
Parent Advocacy Training - Saturday, September 25, from 10 am - 12 noon. Taught by Darla Bower, free. For parents of special needs children. Bridges to Growth, 805 W. University Avenue, Georgetown. Please pre-register (512) 864-3008.
Asset-Based Parenting for Infants and Toddlers, Tuesday, September 28, from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Taught by Carey Thornell and Cathy Gattuso, this free class will help parents to recognize developmental milestones; how to instill assets in their young child, basic parenting skills; and preventing SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome. Bridges to Growth, 805 W. University Avenue, Georgetown. Please pre-register (512) 864-3008.
Hours of Operation: Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 am - 7 pm. Our new building is on the corner of Scenic Drive and W. University Avenue.
Voice Mail - If you need to reach us after hours, you may call (512) 864-3008 and leave a message on the voice mail. We do check it regularly. If you are wanting to register for a class on voice mail, please include your name, home address, phone number, email address and the date and name of the class for which you are registering.
Jane Hazelton, Coordinator
Bridges to Growth Resource Center
The Georgetown Project
805 W. University Avenue
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 864-3008
www.georgetownproject.com
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