Wakefield Family Center

Family Resource Centers

Alma Iñiquez, Director | 1100 S. Fresno St. Tucson, AZ 85745 (Menlo Family Resource Center) | (520) 584-7455 | Email Us

Resource Center Locations: Catalina | Palo Verde | Southwest | Menlo

What we offer...

Wakefield Family Resource Center, 101 W 44th St

About Us
Phone: (520) 584-7455

OPENING SOON!!!

Our Friendly Staff

(Left to right)
Anna Read, Administrative Assistant;
Rosa Maria Escalante, School Community Liaison;
Rosario Melendez, Monitor/Custodian

Classes at Family Resource Centers

Stepping Stones: Presented by The U of A Cooperative Extension
Child behavior management for families with children with Autism. The series provides community as well as a specialized set of skills for parents to properly identify behavior problems and challenge their children to reach milestones using the Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) curriculum.

Wednesdays| 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.| Start: 10/28/20| End: 1/20/21|

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Nutrition Class: Presented by The U of A Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program

Instructor Ivonne Martinez will review exercise, food safety, sugar, salt, fats, and introduce the USDA MyPlate Nutrition Guide. Participants will learn to take care of themselves and their families by using new nutrition techniques and learning new ways of eating.

Mondays|9:00a.m.-10:00a.m.|Start: 1/11/21|End: 2/15/21

Please email Ivonne Martinez to register: imartine@email.arizona.edu
Nutrition Class: Presented by The U of A Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program

Instructor Ivonne Martinez will review exercise, food safety, sugar, salt, fats, and introduce the USDA MyPlate Nutrition Guide. Participants will learn to take care of themselves and their families by using new nutrition techniques and learning new ways of eating.

Wednesdays|9:00a.m.-10:00a.m.|Start: 1/13/21|End: 2/17/21

Please email Ivonne Martinez to register: imartine@email.arizona.edu
Writing Celebration: Presented by Author and Teacher Kit McIlroy

This class is for participants who attended the Writing, A Life Skill class. Attendees will have the opportunity to read aloud. They will also be able to celebrate writing and reading with their children.

Thursday|5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.|Start: 1/28/21|End: 1/28/21| https://bit.ly/3nogMZ1
Title I: Presented by Teresa Guerrero –Tucson Unified School District

Title One presents: TUSD district policy, school policy, and compacts. You are cordially invited to share your ideas on how together we can strengthen the District Title I Parental Involvement Policy for the benefit of all students.

Thursday|10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.|Start: 1/28/21|End: 1/28/21| https://bit.ly/34j8IkV
Crianza de los Hijos y Adicción (Parenting and Addiction): Presentado por LA FRONTERA

This class will be presented in Spanish. Esta será una presentación de 4 sesiones sobre la crianza de los hijos y la adicción con un enfoque en los siguientes temas: hechos del alcohol, prevencion mas bienestar, como funciona nuestro cerebro y como empieza la adiccion, y crianza positiva.

Fridays|10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.|Start: 1/15/21|End: 2/5/21| https://bit.ly/3m9TlS1
Active Parenting
This free six-week program will focus on giving parents/guardians the tools they need to better communicate with their children. We will dive into brain development and how it affects children’s behavior. You will also learn how to talk to your children about making good decisions. Fridays| 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.| Start: 1/15/21| End: 2/19/21| https://bit.ly/34dckET
English Language Acquisition for Adults (ELAA): Presented by Literacy Connects

This class is offered to any adult with a desire to learn and improve their English. Students may choose from beginning, high beginning, intermediate, and advanced classes. Sign up by January 11.

|Start: 1/20/21|End: 5/14/21| Days and times vary depending on the level of class being offered. Please click on the registration link provided for more information https://bit.ly/3a3UYhu
GED Preparation Class: Presented by Literacy Connects

Prepare for your GED by improving your reading, writing, math, and thinking skills. These classes will be taught in English. Ages 21 and over.

Start: 1/19/21|End: 5/14/21

Mon. & Wed. (Math) |5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.|

Tue. & Thu. (Language Arts) |9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.|

Tue. & Thu. (Science) | 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.|

Please click on the link for more information https://bit.ly/3gEc3jn

Look What Happens at Southwest and Wakefield Centers!

What happens on Wednesdays at the Wakefield and Southwest Family Resource Centers? Everything! English and parenting classes, free childcare, Zuma classes, distributing food boxes and more! Meet our families. Take a look.

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Talk It Out

*TUSD students, parents, guardians, and immediate family members, Talk It Out is currently booked through December 2020. When you submit a request, you will be placed on a waitlist for counseling services. Talk It Out staff will contact you when they begin scheduling appointments for January 2021.