Community Education Programs

The 2008 Women's Health Expo will take place from Saturday, October 4 through Friday, October 10! We begin the week with our annual Women's Health Fair at the Mall of Acadiana. There will be other great events throughout the week. Check back often to see what is coming.

Plan to join us and discover a path to better health next year! This week-long event is packed with informative and entertaining ways for you to learn about advances in women's health and the best ways to take care of yourself and your family.

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Let's Talk - Understanding Your Developing Body Classes

"Body Talk - A Class for Pre-Teens" - Separate classes for girls & boys, ages 10-12, and moms & dads, to explain how your body is growing, what changes to expect during puberty and how to take care of yourself. Classes include informal open discussions, a film and take-home materials.

"Beyond Body Talk - A Class for the Mid-Teen Years" - Separate classes for girls & boys, ages 12-14, and moms & dads, to explain male and female anatomy and how the reproductive system works, discuss human sexuality, along with discussions on family and peer relationships.

"Sex, Truth & Consequences - A Class for Older Teens" - This class is for teens only, ages 15-18. Content includes male and female anatomy and physiology, sexual responsibility, sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS, and how to make healthy choices. Separate classes for girls and guys. Special group rates for 15 or more.

Cost is $15.00 per person, $30.00 per family per program.
Weekday classes are held from 6 pm to 8 pm and Saturday classes are from 10 am to 12 pm.

Pre-registration required. To register call (337) 988-1816.
The registration form below may be printed and mailed along with the registration fee to Woman's Foundation, 4630 Ambassador Caffery Parkway, Ste. 100, Lafayette, LA 70508:

Safe Sitter - Babysitting Program

Safe Sitter is a two-day course that prepares 11-13 year old girls and boys to become safe and effective babysitters. The two-day course is from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm on both days. Safe Sitter participants will learn:

All information is medically accurate and is taught by trained Safe Sitter instructors. During the course, students get hands-on practice in basic lifesaving techniques so they are prepared to act in a crisis. Also, each student receives a manual filled with great information and resources for the course and on the job, a Safe Sitter backpack, important numbers Post-It pads, a Band-Aid dispenser and flashlight. Breakfast and lunch are provided.

A Basic Safe Sitter class designed for older teens ages 14, 15 & 16 is available this summer. Girls and guys receive the same information and resources as the regular Safe Sitter class in an accelerated version. The one-day class from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm.

SUMMER SCHEDULE SET!
Monday, June 9 - Teen Class
Monday & Tuesday, June 16 & 17
Thursday & Friday, June 19 & 20
Monday & Tuesday, June 23 & 24
Thursday & Friday, June 26 & 27
Friday, July 11 - Teen Class
Thursday & Friday, July 17 & 18
Monday & Tuesday, July 21 & 22
Monday & Tuesday, July 28 & 29

Cost is $60.00 per student for two-day course.
Cost is $45.00 per student for one-day teen course.

Pre-registration is required and course fees must be paid before the start of the class in order to be listed on the class roster.

To register call (337) 988-1816. After registering by phone, please print and mail the completed registration form with your registration fees to Woman's Foundation, Inc, 4630 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Ste. 100, Lafayette, LA 70508.

Community Education Programs

2008 Women's Health Expo

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Let's Talk - Understanding Your Developing Body Classes

Registration Form

Safe Sitter - Babysitting Program

Registration Form

Healthy Lifestyle Coalition





	Community Education Programs ONGOING PROGRAMS 2008 Women's Health Expo - Begins Saturday, October 4th at the Mall of Acadiana! Let's Talk - Understanding Your Developing Body Classes Safe Sitter - Babysitting Program Healthy Lifestyle Coalition 2008 Women's Health Expo The 2008 Women's Health Expo will take place from Saturday, October 4 through Friday, October 10! We begin the week with our annual Women's Health Fair at the Mall of Acadiana. There will be other great events throughout the week. Check back often to see what is coming. Plan to join us and discover a path to better health next year! This week-long event is packed with informative and entertaining ways for you to learn about advances in women's health and the best ways to take care of yourself and your family. If you would like more information on this event, please call 988-1816. Ask for Lisa. Sponsored by Woman's Foundation, Inc. Return to top of page Let's Talk - Understanding Your Developing Body Classes "Body Talk - A Class for Pre-Teens" - Separate classes for girls & boys, ages 10-12, and moms & dads, to explain how your body is growing, what changes to expect during puberty and how to take care of yourself. Classes include informal open discussions, a film and take-home materials. Girls Wednesday, June 11 Saturday, June 14 Saturday, July 19 Thursday, July 24 Saturday, August 2 Wednesday, August 13 Wednesday, September 17 Wednesday, September 24 Boys Wednesday, June 25 Wednesday, July 9 Wednesday, August 27 Saturday, September 6 "Beyond Body Talk - A Class for the Mid-Teen Years" - Separate classes for girls & boys, ages 12-14, and moms & dads, to explain male and female anatomy and how the reproductive system works, discuss human sexuality, along with discussions on family and peer relationships. Girls Wednesday, June 18 Wednesday, August 20 Boys Wednesday, July 16 Wednesday, September 10 "Sex, Truth & Consequences - A Class for Older Teens" - This class is for teens only, ages 15-18. Content includes male and female anatomy and physiology, sexual responsibility, sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS, and how to make healthy choices. Separate classes for girls and guys. Special group rates for 15 or more. Girls - Monday, May 19 - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Guys - Thursday, May 22 - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cost is $15.00 per person, $30.00 per family per program. Weekday classes are held from 6 pm to 8 pm and Saturday classes are from 10 am to 12 pm. Pre-registration required. To register call (337) 988-1816. The registration form below may be printed and mailed along with the registration fee to Woman's Foundation, 4630 Ambassador Caffery Parkway, Ste. 100, Lafayette, LA 70508: Registration Form Return to top of page Safe Sitter - Babysitting Program Safe Sitter is a two-day course that prepares 11-13 year old girls and boys to become safe and effective babysitters. The two-day course is from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm on both days. Safe Sitter participants will learn: what to do when a child chokes safety for the sitter what to do in an emergency how to set up a babysitting business how to screen job requests how to manage problem behavior how to prevent injuries how to manage injuries infant and child CPR infant and child choking rescue how to entertain children of different ages All information is medically accurate and is taught by trained Safe Sitter instructors. During the course, students get hands-on practice in basic lifesaving techniques so they are prepared to act in a crisis. Also, each student receives a manual filled with great information and resources for the course and on the job, a Safe Sitter backpack, important numbers Post-It pads, a Band-Aid dispenser and flashlight. Breakfast and lunch are provided. Basic Safe Sitter Teen Class A Basic Safe Sitter class designed for older teens ages 14, 15 & 16 is available this summer. Girls and guys receive the same information and resources as the regular Safe Sitter class in an accelerated version. The one-day class from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm. SUMMER SCHEDULE SET! Monday, June 9 - Teen Class Monday & Tuesday, June 16 & 17 Thursday & Friday, June 19 & 20 Monday & Tuesday, June 23 & 24 Thursday & Friday, June 26 & 27 Friday, July 11 - Teen Class Thursday & Friday, July 17 & 18 Monday & Tuesday, July 21 & 22 Monday & Tuesday, July 28 & 29 Cost is $60.00 per student for two-day course. Cost is $45.00 per student for one-day teen course. Pre-registration is required and course fees must be paid before the start of the class in order to be listed on the class roster. To register call (337) 988-1816. After registering by phone, please print and mail the completed registration form with your registration fees to Woman's Foundation, Inc, 4630 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Ste. 100, Lafayette, LA 70508. Registration Form Return to top of page Healthy Lifestyle Coalition The Healthy Lifestyle Coalition (HLC) is a partnership among nutritionists, physicians, organizations, health professionals, PE teachers, nurses and other concerned individuals. The coalition exists to share communications, resources and strategies in educating women and their families concerning healthy lifestyle choices. There is no cost to be a member of the HLC. Our primary concern is making sure that women have the available resources to keep their children and families healthy. Members share their resouces, lend their voice, and can be more proactive by participating in a variety of community events. Together, we can be a working team with one voice to promote education and provide valuable information to the community on healthy lifestyles for women and their families. Please call for more information or come by for the next scheduled meeting. This year we have established three workgroups. Our Resource workgroup is working to create an information packet on nutrition and exercise for the entire family. The Media workgroup is keeping Healthy Lifestyles in the media and our Education workgroup is planning a diabetes seminar in conjuction with our Women's Health Expo in the fall and a fund education spring event at Alice Boucher school. Please check back often to get updates on what is happening! For more information contact Lisa LeBlanc at wficpro@bellsouth.net 2008 Meeting Schedule Bring your own lunch. Refreshments will be served. Monday, May 19 11:30 am 0 1:00 pm Monday, August 18 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Monday, October 20 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Monday, December 15 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Healthy Lifestyle Resource Directory The Healthy Lifestyle Resource Director was created by the HLC to provide information on resources in the Acadiana area on nutrition and fitness. If you have information that should be included in the directory, please contact Lisa at 988-1816. Return to top of page