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Barb

Barbara Truttman
Parent Resource Center Educator

Oconto County UW-Extension
Oconto County Courthouse
301 Washington Street, Oconto WI 54153-1699
Phone: 920-834-6846 - Fax: 920-834-6853
Email: barb.truttman@ces.uwex.edu

Parenting Resource Centers - For Families with Young Children

Family What is a Parenting Resource Center? A place for you to learn to be the best possible parent you can be!  We provide you with education, resources and the support you need to build a healthy family. Everyone is welcome.  We offer parenting classes, play groups, one-on-one consultations, and a lending resource library.


Current Programs...


No upcoming programs at the present time. Please check back.


Playgroups
Join us for one of the following sessions

Little Suamico, Oconto, Oconto Falls and Suring
Check out the brochure to learn more details! PDF file Playgroup brochure


Library Story times in Oconto County

Gillett Public Library - Fridays, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Lena Public Library - Fridays, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Farnsworth Public Library, Oconto - Fridays, 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. (Preschool age)
Oconto Falls Community Library - Thursdays, 2:00 pm
Suring Library - Tuesdays, 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Child Passenger Safety

Appointments available by contacting Mary at  920-834-7036
Carseat checks are done at Gillett Police Dept and/or the Oconto Fire Dept.

Oconto County Immunizations at No Charge

Call Oconto County Public Health to schedule an appointment at (920) 834-7000.

  • Parent or Legal Guardian must accompany children under 18 years of age
  • Bring child’s immunization record

Newsletter

PRC Newsletters
Fall 2009 Newsletter - pdf format


PARENTING RESOURCE CENTERS

  • PDF file Parenting Resource Centers are housed at Oconto Elementary School, Washington Middle School in Oconto Falls, St John's Lutheran Church in Lt Suamico and Suring Area Public Library.
  • Excel file icon Parenting Resource Center Resources - (64 KB)

    This link lists resources that are available at the Oconto and Oconto Falls Parenting Resource Centers located at Oconto Elementary School and Oconto Falls Elementary School.

Programs include:

  • Parenting Classes (i.e.  Infant Massage, Positive Parenting, Thriving with Your Spirited Child, Strengthening Families, How to Talk so Kids will Listen and Listen so Kids will Talk, etc.)
  • "Ask the Expert" (ATE) Mini-Workshops - provides parents an opportunity to discuss parenting issues with community resource experts including a variety of topics such as sibling rivalry, helping your child succeed in school, self esteem, stress management, etc.
  • Information/Referral - a link to community and statewide resources for families and children.
  • Resource Library - books,  videos, pamphlets and handouts to check out on a variety of parenting topics, such as personal development, communication, pregnancy, stress, step families, divorce and behavior management techniques.  Educational and family-building games and activities are available for loan to families.  
  • Playgroups – Parents and children can stop by, relax and enjoy each other's company.pdfBrochure
  • Monthly Make and Take - Parents will make a developmentally appropriate item for their child to take home.  Encourage parent and child to make the item together at the PRC.
  • Warmline - Children's Trust Fund non-emergency telephone link to parenting advice and information and referral services.
  • Family Events - Social/learning activities designed to bring families together to reduce isolation and increase family time together.
  • Speakers Bureau - community professionals recruited to provide family education to the community.
  • If you have any suggestions for parent programs please Email: barb.truttman@ces.uwex.edu.

Visit us often as this program grows!


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