Following Pritchard's always amusing and inspirational remarks, participants may attend any of the 14 interactive workshops led by local therapists and other professionals. There are sessions suitable for parents of elementary, middle and high school students. The purpose of the Parent Institute, building parenting skills to develop healthier families, is part of a continuing commitment to parent education made by the participating school districts. The Tam area Parent Institute is the first of three being offered in southern Marin this year. The Redwood Area Parent Institute will take place on February 3 and the Drake area's on March 16, 1996.
Attendance is free.
Walk-in registration is welcomed. Adoption Awareness Month November is a time to celebrate adoptive families and birthparents. The Adoption Center helps facilitate successful adoptions for birthparents and adoptive parents across the country. Entries are being sought for this year's Homestead Holiday Crafts Fair. To maintain the high standard of crafts offered, all entrants are subject to selection by committee, even if they have previously participated.