RESILIENT CHILDREN, RESILIENT COMMUNITIES

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2015 FAMILIES MATTER FAIR

RESILIENT CHILDREN, RESILIENT COMMUNITIES

FREE FAMILIES MATTER FAIR • Fun, interactive activities for families, children, and youth • Interesting and engaging parenting workshops • Resources, information, and health screenings from a wide variety of local organizations • Lunch provided

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? • Parents and family members • Children and teens • Anyone who cares about the future of our children, families, and community

DETAILS: SATURDAY MAY 2, 2015 11 AM - 2 PM

CAPITAL EVENT CENTER 6005 TYEE DRIVE SW ESD 113 IN TUMWATER

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FREE admission Fun familiy activities Fantastic workshops Resource fair Lunch provided

For more information, visit www.jlolympia.org or email [email protected].

re·sil·ience; noun 1. The ability to bounce back from adversity and positively meet the challenges of life. 2. One of the most important strengths we can help our children develop. 3. The key ingredient for thriving kids and families.

Parental Resilience: Increasing parents’ ability to solve problems, set goals, ask for help, and build relationships Social Connections: Feeling a sense of belonging with peers and having supportive family, friends, or neighbors who are willing to help or listen Concrete Supports in Times of Need: Help meeting basic needs like housing, food, clothing, health care, and support in a crisis Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development: Increasing parents’ knowledge of their child’s development and appropriate expectations for behavior Social and Emotional Competence of Children: Helping children and youth interact positively, manage emotions and behavior, and communicate feelings