For Kids' Sake is an amazing resource center located in Austin, Texas. However, their resources can be tapped from anywhere in the country. I learned about them several years ago and have been recommending them to families and teachers ever since. They service families and young children through private parent consultations, the Warmline call, school observations, kids' counseling, help choosing a school, home visits, workshops and study groups. According to their website, their goal is..."Helping parents and teachers replace the outdated, negative tools with positive techniques that empower children is our passion and our business. Each adult that makes the shift from punishing children to guiding children will change the world, one child at a time. Join the "kind yet firm" revolution with For Kids' Sake!"
Of all their services, I have found the Warmline call to be extremely helpful. Parents or teachers can make an appointment to speak with a highly trained Child Development Specialist and discuss any specific topic they choose for a fraction of the cost of a therapist all without having to leave the comfort of their own home or office. So many times I've seen issues come up for families who are lost to find the right path to resolutions. For Kids' Sake will help and support finding the right path and resources to best assist the situation. I have recommended them to parents going through divorce who needed coaching as to the best ways to deal with custody transitions. I've also recommended them to teachers who can't seem to understand or curb problem behaviors in the classroom and are having a hard time relaying the issue to the parents in a positive and productive way. Their advice proved invaluable! I wish there were organizations like this available to every community. I highly recommend this service to anyone seeking solutions to troublesome issues related to young children and their families. They can help!!
Please check out what kind of help and information they have to offer at:
http://www.for-kids-sake.com/about-us.html
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