| SERVICES | Adults | SERVICE | PARENTING RESOURCE |
| FOR | CATEGORY |
| PHONE |
| Parenting That Works | (301) 334-1990 |
| For 895#-Ext. 1990 |
| Cooperative Extension Service | OTHER PHONE |
| 202 S. Third Street | (301) 895-3188 |
| Oakland | MD | 21550- | FAX | (301) 334-1989 |
| CONTACT PERSON | Irmgard Koscielniak |
| TITLE | Extension Agent, Home Economics |
| E-MAIL/WEB ADDRESS | ik@umail.umd.edu |
| CLASSIFICATION OF ORGANIZATION | Public, local office of MD CES |
| PURPOSE | To address the special difficulties inherent in our society's lifestyle that make parenting & |
| family living more problematic than they need be. To be well prepared for the |
| challenges that growing children present. |
| SERVICES | Parenting education & information through group sessions, participation & hands-on |
| OFFERED | workshops. Classes designed in a participation format to allow parents to share |
| experiences. You may attend all or just a few sessions. |
| REFERRAL SOURCES | Self-referral, word of mouth, other agency or person. |
| HOURS OF SERVICE | Days and times vary. Generally, classes are offered at 10 AM to 12 Noon |
| and repeated at 7 to 9 PM. Call for schedule. |
| FEES FOR SERVICE | None |
| WAITING PERIOD | Only for next class. | WAITING LIST | No |
| Contact Coop. Ext. |
| HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE? | Yes |
| ACCOMMODATIONS FOR DISABLED? | Yes, call at least 1 week in advance with specific |
| request. |
| LOCATION OF | Classes are held in CES offices at 202 S. Third Street, Oakland, MD (lowest level |
| SERVICES | of courthouse). |
| TRANSPORTATION | Consumer transports self or GTS will transport for a small fee. Call if you |
| need help with transportation. |
| ELIGILIBITY CRITERIA |
| AGES SERVED | Adults |
| GEOGRAPHIC AREA SERVED | Garrett County, MD and nearby areas in MD, WV & PA. |
| INCOME GUIDELINES | N/A |
| DOCUMENTS REQUIRED | None |
| OTHER | Classes are for teachers, childcare providers, and other adults. Child care is not provided |
| unless pre-arranged. |
| VOLUNTEER | Occasional child care. | BROCHURE | Yes |
| OPPORTUNITIES | AVAILABLE? |
| DATE data verified: | 07/30/96 | DATE data updated: |
| ID# | 14 | Garrett County FAMILY SERVICES DIRECTORY - 1997 | Directory Page # | 247 |
