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Here is a partial list of classes offered in Yolo County.  If you know of other classes please e-mail the information to mjones5432@aol.com

Parenting Classes in Yolo County Fall/Winter 1998
The following classes are being offered by various agencies in Yolo County. Many of the classes are repeated when sufficient enrollment is reached so call the sponsoring agency if a class interests you but has already started. For information on other classes that may have not been planned in time to get on this list, call city of Davis Child Care Services at 757-5691 or 1(800)378-5044.
Parenting Skills Class Sponsored by the Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Center Tuesdays, September 15 -November 17 (Next class will start January 5, 1999) 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. (First night, arrive 15 minutes early for registration) 927 Main Street, Woodland $15 for book $10 per person per class Contact: Molly at 661-6336.
Parenting Classes Taught by Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Center. On-going drop-in parenting classes are held on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00. Classes are free; no child care is provided. Classes may meet CPS requirements. Broderick Christian Center 110 Sixth Street, West Sacramento (Broderick area) Contact: Sharon (916)372-0200
Learning to Live, Learning to Love Sponsored by Life Skills Learning Center Thursdays, starting September 24 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. 29 Elliot Street, Woodland $20 Orientation fee, $20 materials fee, Class fee on sliding scale, with minimum of $15 per class Contact: Ken at 662-1624.
Issues of Middle Adolescence Sponsored by Child Care Services Thursdays, October 1-29 7:30-9:00 p.m. Senior Center, Activity Room 646 A Street, Davis Sliding Fee Scale; $20 - $60 Some fee waivers will be available. Contact: Chris at 757-5691 For parents of teens 14 throughl7 years.
Parenting Classes Sponsored by Yolo Connections Sister/Friend Project Over the next year, 12 parenting classes appropriate for parents of all aged children will be held in Davis, West Sacramento, Winters and Woodland. Some of the classes will be held at the Teen Parent Centers during the day while the community-based classes will be held in the evenings. Two classes will be offered in Spanish. These CPS approved classes are open to men and women whether or not they are participating in the Sister/Friend Project. For information about the following classes, contact Melinda or Rebecca at 669-3285:
Tuesdays, October 6 - December 1 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Woodland Adult School 575 Hayes Street, Woodland Free child care; no class fee but preregistration required. Contact Melinda or Rebecca at 669-3285.
Wednesdays, January 6 - March 3 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Trinity Presbyterian Church 1500 Park Blvd., West Sacramento Free child care; no class fee but preregistration required. Contact Melinda or Rebecca at 669-3285.
Active Parenting Sponsored by the WJUSD. Plans are being laid for this video based parenting program to be offered in eight of Woodland's eleven elementary schools during the coming year. The series will be offered in both English and Spanish. For more information on the program and exact dates, call Phyllis Hallibash at 661-9588.
Classes for Parents Sponsored by Washington Unified School District, West Sacramento. To register for any session, contact Julie Vierra at (916)375-7600 x2249:
Session 1: Thursdays, October 1 November 19; 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Yolo High, Room 20 ( the first class will meet in the Yolo High Auditorium ) If another section is needed it will meet on Oct 1 and then on Wednesdays October 7 November 18.
Session 2: Thursdays January 7 - Feb 25; If second section needed it will meet on Jan 7 and then on Wednesdays, Jan. 13 February 24. Session 3: Thursdays, April 8 - May 27; If second session needed it will meet on April 8 and then on April 14 - May 26.
Foster Care Education Program Held at Yuba College, Woodland Conference Room, Building 100 6:30-9:30p.m. (arrive early to register at first class). No cost unless registering for credit. Call Cherie Schroeder at (707)678-3021 for more information on:
Working Within the System November 12 & 19
Adoption and the Foster Care System December 3 & 10
Health Issues in Foster Care January 14, 21 & 28
Pre-licensing Orientation Class: (For people who want to get licensed as foster families or who are adopting through the State.) Every 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Tuesday of the month.
Yolo Family Service Agency Classes are repeated when there is sufficient enrollment. To find out starting dates or to sign up for either of these classes call 662-2211 or 753-8674 or 375-1254:
Passages Children's Group - Mondays, 6:00-7:30p.m. Ten-week groups for children who live in conflicted divorced or separated families. In addition, there are two group meetings for each parent. (Day/times may change)
Passages Parents Group - To be scheduled 
Parenting for Yourself & Your Child - Learn effective communication skills; how to build your child's self-esteem; appropriate discipline/limit setting; constructive expression of anger. this class meets court ordered mandated requirements.