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EDUCATION

Car Seat Safety Check is an ongoing, free 30-minute class at Texas Health Resources - Plano. Bring the vehicle and the car seat the child will normally ride in. If possible, bring your vehicle owner’s manual and the car seat instruction book. If you have more than one car seat or base, notify the registration center so that you may be given another 30-minute time slot. Unless you are pregnant, you will also need to have the child present at the car seat check. If you have purchased a new seat, remove the seat from the box and attempt to install the seat in your vehicle prior to your appointment. To register, call 1.877.THR.WELL (1.877.847.9355).

Family Outreach of Richardson/Plano is a network of volunteers working to prevent child abuse and neglect through parenting classes that focus on the development, personality and discipline of children newborn–12 and an in-home mentoring program. They are housed inside The Children's Advocacy Center of Collin County, located at 2205 Los Rios Blvd. in Plano. For more information on classes, call 972.633.6713 or e-mail familyoutreachnorth@yahoo.com.

Grandparenting Class provides information on topics such as feeding choices, American Heart Association’s infant CPR, safety issues, car seat safety, and more. This class consists of two, 3 1/2-hour sessions and may be taken before or after the birth of your grandchild. The class is $30. For more information, call 1.877.847.9355 or visit texashealth.org.

“Healing the Addicted Brain” is part of St. Andrew United Methodist Church's free lecture series. Presented by Hal Urschel, MD, Chief Medical Strategist, Enterhealth, the lecture offers a comprehensive look at a new understanding of alcohol/drug addiction and its treatment. The primary purpose is to provide accurate, scientifically-based information about alcohol and drug addiction treatment in order to inspire hope in those suffering from the disease of addiction and their families. Patients and families will learn about the effects of addiction and the optimal methods for treating it. The program is from 7–8:30 p.m. Call 214.291.8011 or visit standrewumc.org.

Hope's Door offers educational support groups for men and women in Collin County who are seeking information or counseling on family violence and abuse. Call 972.422.2911 or visit hopedoorinc.org.

The JOB (Job Opportunity Basics) Group at Custer Road United Methodist Church provides job search support every Tuesday from 6:30–9:30 p.m. Call Taci Kistler at 972.618.3450 ext. 242.

Plano Retired Teachers Association meets on the second Tuesday of each month. For more information, call 469.241.0917.

Safe Sitter is a class designed for boys and girls ages 11 to 13 that trains participants to be a responsible babysitter. The class teaches safe and nurturing child care techniques, appropriate responses to medical emergencies, behavior management skills, and instruction in infant and child CPR. For more information or to register, call 972.519.1209 or e-mail mcpl.mcpl-womens@hcahealthcare.com. Also, visit safesitter.org.

Spirit Girls is a program of The Medical Center of Plano. For information, call 214.473.7317 or e-mail mcpl.mcpl-womens@hcahealthcare.com.

St. Andrew Speakers meet every Thursday from 7–8 p.m. at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, Rm. 126 A. Have fun while developing strong speaking and leadership skills. Contact Judith Rinehart at 972.307.7046.

The Turning Point Rape Crisis Center maintains a bilingual speaker’s bureau to give free educational programs about sexual harassment and prevention and awareness of sexual assault. Call 972.985.0951 or visit theturningpoint.org