Rushford Center to Offer Nutrition Program

RUSHFORD OFFERS FREE NURTURING PROGRAM FOR FAMILIES

MIDDLETOWN, CT__ Rushford will offer a FREE 8-week Nurturing Program for parents of school age children ages 4-11 and their families. Sessions begin Monday, March 26th and meet weekly from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at Macdonough Elementary School, 66 Spring Street, Middletown. Light meals and refreshments will be provided.

The goal of the Nurturing Program is to improve a family’s quality of life by promoting a philosophy of caring for self, others and the environment. Rushford encourages families to attend the sessions, which will include separate parent and children’s groups to promote wellness.

Parents will share experiences to develop parenting skills and address positive life options through acceptance and support. Children will have their own safe and trusting program environment to build self-esteem and confidence, express feelings through communication, engage in family activities, and learn techniques for cooperation and conflict resolution.

Program outcomes include better parenting, improved knowledge of child development and an increased use of appropriate parenting techniques. Family Enrichment Programs, such as Rushford’s Nurturing Program, increase the odds that children from extremely high risk families are nurtured appropriately and go to school ready to learn.

Rushford is dedicated to offering prevention programs rooted in positive youth development principles. In total, more than 10,000 individuals and families use Rushford’s resources and services each year.

The Nurturing Program is made possible through a grant from the State of Connecticut Children’s Trust Fund. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. To register, or for more information, please contact Felicia Goodwine-Vaughters at 860-852-1080 at Rushford Prevention Services in Middletown.

Rushford is dedicated to meeting the substance abuse and mental health needs of children, adults and families. Working cooperatively with our Hartford Healthcare network partners and others who share our goals, Rushford strives to provide affordable, accessible services of proven effectiveness and high quality that embrace the most current research in prevention, treatment and recovery. For more information, visitwww.rushford.org.