PARENTS' CORNER

PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS. 2447 N. Los Altos Blvd. 622-8120. Parents without Partners is an international, nonprofit organization dedicated to the entire single-parent family. It offers camp-outs, picnics, skating, meetings, potlucks, games, house parties, movies, hikes, volunteer and community service opportunities. Saturday dances are held at 8 p.m. Admission costs $4 for members and $5 for non-members. The dances take place at 2447 N. Los Altos. Call 888-9263 for details. Orientation for new members meets the second and fourth Wednesday of every month. Call 622-8120 for information.

Announcements

CHILDREN TO CHILDREN. 3922 N. Mountain Ave. Children to Children is a grief support center for children and families who have experienced the death of someone they love. It provides support services in a caring environment and currently has space available. It is also looking for volunteers to become support group facilitators. Call 322-9155 for information.

HOMEWORK HELP. The Tucson-Pima Public Library system offers free homework help for kids in grades 1 through 12 at more than 40 locations, including libraries, recreation centers and other community sites. Tutors give the extra time and attention students need to understand their homework and develop good study habits. Visit the library's Web site at www.tppl.org for locations and information. Call 791-5647 for more information.

PARENTING SUPPORT. The Give A Parent Support group (G.A.P.S.) needs mentors to make home visits to first-time moms. Participants should be experienced, loving parents with the ability to donate one to two hours per week. Training and ongoing support for volunteers are provided. Call the G.A.P.S. program at 293-3888 for information to become a mentor or to request a mentor if you are a first-time mom.

SINGLE MOMS. This support group is seeking members. Call Kathy at 903-2511, ext. 111 or Kazimer at 741-8437 for details.


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