The Family & Youth Services Bureau strives to strengthen families in Porter County. Through a wonderful grant opportunity, we are having a Family Life Series Workshop which addresses various topics related to families. All workshops are FREE and open to anyone! 
Our upcoming workshop entitled “What is Your Role as A Parent?” is being held on October 12, 2010 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Valparaiso office located at 253 W. Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN. Attendants of this workshop will broaden their understanding on what it means to be a family and how to build a positive role as a step parent. As well, this workshop will help attendants to gain an understanding of how to create security and trust within a family and learn how to deal with conflict in a family. The presenter is Mr. Doug Pierce. Mr. Pierce is a long standing member of the community with a substantial amount of community involvement. In 1971 he established The Architectural Firm, the first of its kind in Valparaiso, IN. He has also served as a member on various boards such as the Valparaiso Community Schools’ Curriculum, State Board of the Mental Health Association, and more recently the Mayor’s Substance Abuse Community Task Force.
This program is made possible through a grant from the Indiana Department of Child Services. If you are interested in attending this workshop and want to register or if you want information on other monthly topics, please contact us at (219) 464-9585 or (219)763-6623