The mission of Madonna Place
is to provide services which strengthen families
and help to prevent child abuse and neglect.
Schedule of Classes
Schedule of Classes & Groups
No income eligibility requirements, No fees.
Free, on-site child care provided for all
groups & classes
Exploring Relationships and Marriage
Free Class for Couples
(Married or Unmarried)
Facilitators: Angelo Callis and Carla Tetzlaff
A group for couples that are committed to a lasting relationship. The class will help you learn how to strengthen your understanding of what it takes to build mature and healthy relationships.
You can sign up for an 8-week relationship class that will begin mid-May, 2008. We will meet on Thursdays from 4:00 to 5:30 pm at Madonna Place 240 Main Street Norwich, CT.
A free light snack will be provided and we have a day care for your children while you are in class.
To sign up for this class call 886-6600 and ask for Carla in the Fatherhood Program.
Free Parent Education Class for Fathers!
(Date to be announced)
24/7 DAD
Are you ready to go on an exciting
and rewarding journey to
become a 24/7 Dad?
If your answer is yes, you can sign up for a 12 week parenting class that will begin soon. We will meet on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5:00 pm. A light meal will be provided and we have a day care for your children while you are in class.
To complete this class you must attend 9 out of 12 classes (75%) and actively participate. The group will have no more than 20 fathers. You will receive a workbook at the first class to use and keep.
If you choose to sign up for this class call 886-6600 and ask for the Fatherhood Program.
Parent-Child Play Group
for children birth to 5 years old
2008 Scehdule
TBD
Limited to 10 families!
Please call to reserve your playtime!
Monday Night Fathers’ Group
The purpose is to provide fathers with educational and peer support. The information that is presented during group comes from the “24/7 Dad” book printed by the National Fatherhood Initiative. Over the course of these meetings, fathers openly talk about parenting issues and learn ways to effectively manage their children and themselves.
Group meets every Monday, except on Holidays, from 5:30 to 7:00. Occasionally there will be guest speakers. Meals are provided and children are welcome. We have a playroom with a certified day care provider to supervise the children. The class is free.
No Parenting or Anger Management Classes are currently scheduled
as of
April 2008
Examples of past classes offered at Madonna Place
8-week Parenting Series
MONDAY EVENING
4:00p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
General parenting for all ages
beginning TBA
4-week Parenting Series
TUESDAY MORNING
10:30a.m. - 12:00p.m.
Parenting 1-4 year olds
beginning TBA
6-week Anger Management Series
THURSDAY LATE AFTERNOON
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
beginning TBA
8-week Art of Parenting
Parenting meets Art Therapy, all ages
THURSDAY MORNINGS
10:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m.
beginning TBA
Please call 860-886-6600 to sign up for groups
or to get more information
What can you find at
Madonna Place?
- New Friends
- Phone Availablity
- Parenting Classes, Day & Evening
- Anger Management (Classes and Support)
- Free, On-site Child Care
- Nutrition & Health Information
- Educational & Self Improvement Programs
- Employment Education, Information and Support
- Emergency Supplies &Baby Equipment
- Donated Clothing &Household Goods
- Referrals, Counseling & Advocacy
- Family Support
- Exercise/StressReduction
- Craft Activities
240 Main Street, Norwich, Connecticut
(860) 886-6600
Fax: (860) 892-5411
email: madonnaplace@snet.net