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TOMS RIVER, NJ, FEBRUARY 26, 2009 – The Center for Kids & Family
at Community Medical Center is committed to responding to the growing
physical, social, psychological and emotional needs of today’s
family. The Center strives to assist families in meeting the varies
and sometimes staggering challenges they face daily.
The Center for Kids & Family offers a wide array of programs
for parents and children. Pre-registration for all programs is
required by calling 1-888-724-7123.
Programs offered during the
month of March include:
Lead Poisoning Prevention
Tuesday, March 3
6 p.m.
The Center for Kids & Family, 591 Lakehurst Road, Toms
River
Many people think that lead poisoning is a thing of the past,
but 720 children in New Jersey were poisoned from lead last year
alone. This program will teach parents about the most common sources
of lead and how to prevent children from ingesting it. Additionally,
the program will discuss the importance of getting children tested
for lead and how to interpret the results.
Kids & Divorce Support Group
Saturday, March 14
9:30 a.m.
The Center for Kids & Family, 591 Lakehurst Road,
Toms River
Separation and divorce are difficult times for the whole family.
This professionally-facilitated support group is designed for children
ages 7 – 12 who have experienced a separation or divorce
in their family.
Bereavement Support for Children
Saturday, March 14
11 a.m.
The Center for Kids & Family, 591 Lakehurst Road, Toms
River
This professionally-facilitated support group is for children
ages
7 – 14 who have lost a parent, grandparent, sibling
or friend.
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