American Family Community Services, An agency that promotres people's growth.

1. American Family Community Services The AFCS, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit tax exemption corporation, and a NYS Charity Bureau Registered Organization that relies on financial grants from individuals, corporations and foundations to provide these services and many other programs. 1

2. For your own safety, please keep this place safe and clean. 2

3. Please turn off or silence cell phones, and thank you for not smoking, eating or recording. 3

4. AFCS Board President Mrs. Astorga received her Social Work Master Degree from Fordham University. Presently she works as Renal Social Worker. She brings to this agency many years of experience in direct service and education with adults and children. Maternal care and child health. Family planning. Education and Social Work field instructor for adults and Para-professionals. Finally she is a lecturer in Social Work Practice. 4

5. All Of Us Wanted To Have A Healthy And Happy Family, 5

6. But Life Take Us In Different And Unpredictable Unhappy Situations 6

8. ABC Parenting Skills

9. Domestic Violence Seminar

10. English as Second Language (ESL)

11. Spanish for Non-Latinos

12. Citizenship Program (Bilingual)

13. Community Workshops (Spanish) 7

15. Alfabeto de los Padres

16. Taller de ViolenciaDomestica

17. English as Second Language (ESL)

18. Spanish for Non-Latinos

19. Citizenship Program (Bilingual)

20. Community Workshops (Spanish) 8

21. The AFCS goal is to enhance parents education in a non-traditional classroom settings and beyond... 9

22. Our Educational programs… Pre-Registration is required! Please call or email us before registering! Registrations begins every two months… Call early as class does fill quickly! 10

23. Community Participation 11

24. Nuestrosprogramaseducativos… ¡PRE-Registración es necesaria! Las registraciones empiezan cada dos meses ¡Por favor, llámenos lo antes posible! !Nuestras clases se llenan rapidamente! 12

25. Our accomplishments… 13

26. Our Accomplishments 14

27. Our 2nd. Anniversary 15

28. Our 3rd. Anniversary 16

29. Our 4th Anniversary 17

30. Our Students Gathering 18

31. The “123 Anger Management Program” (This workshop will be conducted in English & Spanish on Saturday’s only) If you are experiencing distress, anxiety, guilt, shame, or you get easily irritated causing you problems in interacting with others or someone you loved / liked, and you can not control your anger and this is happening frequently, most likely you are beginning to suffer some kind of psychological signs of anger. In order to identify these signs you may take this anger management course that last eight (8) weeks. 19

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33. Programa “123 del Cuidado de la Ira” (Este taller será conducido en Ingles y Español los sábados solamente) Si Ud. esta experimentando aflicción, ansiedad, culpa, vergüenza o rápidamente se irrita que le esta causando problemas en sus interacciones con otros o con alguien que ama / aprecia y no puede controlar su cólera y esto le pasa frecuentemente; probablemente esta empezando a tener ciertas señales psicológicas de cólera. Para poder identificar estas señales, Ud. puede tomar este programa que durara 8 semanas consecutivas. 21

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35. The “123 Anger Management Program” (This workshop will be conducted in English & Spanish on Saturday’s only) The “123 Anger Management Program” will be offered to parents, caregivers, and anyone who feels their anger has caused problems with others by learning how to promote the benefits of self-growth and understand one’s thinking, and behavior that causes troubles in relationships or in raising a child. 23

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37. The “123 Anger Management Program” (This workshop will be conducted in English & Spanish on Saturday’s only) This course will help improve skills in the following areas: Communication skills and listening; manage your stress, your judgment, and impulse control; learn empathy and what causes your emotional distress; how to forgive those who have harmed you, and how to improve self-talk and the ability for better performance. 25

38. Domestic Violence program Do you have problem with domestic violence? The AFCS DV Program “Peace UP and Violence DOWN.” The National Coalition against Domestic Violence (DV) defines as a pattern of behavior used to establish power and control over another person through fear and intimidation, often including the threat or use of violence, when one person believes they are entitled to control another. 26

39. Programa de Violencia Domestica “Peace UP and Violence DOWN.” ¿Tiene usted problema con la violencia doméstica?Programa de Violencia Domestica “Peace UP and Violence DOWN.” La Coalición Nacional contra la Violencia Doméstica (VD) la define como un modelo de comportamiento usado para establecer el poder y el control hacia otra persona por miedo e intimidación, a menudo incluso la amenaza con el uso de la violencia, cuando cree que tiene derecho de controlar a otra persona. 27

40. The AFCS Domestic Violence Program “Peace UP and Violence DOWN.” Our 10 weeks “Domestic Violence (sometimes called domestic abuse) or Family Violence” workshop will be offered to parents, caregivers, and anyone who feels that are suffering from Domestic Violence (DV). During the course of the program, we will learn about DV, types of abuse, safety plans, effects of DV on Children, signs of domestic violence, etc… 28

41. Programa de Violencia Domestica “Peace UP and Violence DOWN.” Nuestras 10 semanas del seminario de la "Violencia Doméstica (a veces llamado abuso doméstico) o Violencia Familiar" está orientado a padres, personas de cuidado, y demás personas que sienten que sufren de la Violencia Doméstica (VD). Durante el curso del programa, se aprenderá diversos temas sobre la (VD), los tipos de abuso, planes de seguridad, efectos que causan en los niños, los signos de la violencia doméstica, etc.… 29

42. The AFCS Domestic Violence Program “Peace UP and Violence DOWN.” This DV program is also appropriate for those batterers who needs to learn, read and practice, and often have low self esteem, rush in to relationships, are excessively jealous, use negative behaviors (drugs, alcohol, battering) to cope with stress, and/or have poor communication skills, etc... 30

43. Programa de Violencia Domestica “Peace UP and Violence DOWN.” Este programa, también es apropiado para aquellos agresores quiénes están interesados en aprender, leer y practicar, y quienes a menudo tienen un bajo estima, se aceleran en sus relaciones, son excesivamente celosos, usan comportamientos negativos (drogas, alcohol) para enfrentarse con el stress/tensión, o tienen pocas habilidades de comunicación, etc.... 31

44. The AFCS Domestic Violence Program “Peace UP and Violence DOWN.” This program will be offer in English & Spanish on weekdays only. The English program will begin on Tuesday January 12th, 2010 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM and the Spanish program will begin on Thursday, January 14th, 2010 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Both courses are open all year around (anyone can begin anytime). A Certificate of Class Participation will be issued at the end of the program completion. 32

45. Programa de Violencia Domestica “Peace UP and Violence DOWN.” Este programa es ofrecido tanto en Ingles como en Espanol (Castellano.) El programa de Ingles comienza el martes, Enero 12 del 2,010 a partir de las 7:00 PM a 9:00 PM y el programa de Espanol comienza el jueves, Enero 14 del 2,010 a partir de las 7:00 PM a 9:00 PM. Nuestros programas de Ingles y Espanol están abiertos todo el año (los participantes pueden empezar en cualquier momento.) Al final del programa se les otorgara un certificado de participación. 33

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47. Programa “123 del Cuidado de la Ira” (Este taller será conducido en Ingles y Español los sábados solamente) El programa “123 del Cuidado de la Ira” esta siendo ofrecido a padres, personas que proveen cuidado, y a miembros de la comunidad quienes sienten que la cólera o ira le esta causando problemas con otros. Durante este seminario Ud. aprenderá como promover los beneficios de un desarrollo propio, entender sus pensamientos y demás comportamientos que le causan problemas en sus relaciones personales o criando niños. 35

48. Programa “123 del Cuidado de la Ira” (Este taller será conducido en Ingles y Español los sábados solamente) Este programa le ayudara a mejorar sus habilidades en: Destrezas de la comunicación, manejar la tensión, su juicio y su control de impulso; aprenderá empatía y que causa su pena o aflicción; y como olvidar a aquellos que nos han hecho daño, como mejorar su platica y habilidad para un mejor funcionamiento. 36

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50. The “123 Anger Management Program” (This workshop will be conducted in English & Spanish on Saturday’s only) The Spanish course will begin at 12:00 AM (noon time) to 2:00 PM and the English course will begin at 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. 38

51. Programa “123 del Cuidado de la Ira” (Este taller será conducido en Ingles y Español los sábados solamente) El programa en español es de 12:00 AM (Mediodía) a 2:00 PM yel de Ingles es de 7:00 PM a 9:00 PM. 39

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53. The Alphabet of Parenting Skills “All parents want to do their best for their children, despite any good intentions, deficits in parenting often appears in the first few days in the life of a new born” (This workshop will be conducted in English / Spanish on Saturday’s only) 41

54. El Abecedario de los Padres “Todos los padres desean hacer lo mejor por sus hijos, sin embargo, a pesar de las buenas intenciones, el poco conocimiento en el cuidado de los hijos aparece durante los primeros días de vida de un recién nacido” (Este taller se impartirá en Ingles y español el día sábado solamente) 42

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56. The Alphabet of Parenting Skills The Alphabet of Parenting Skills will be offered to parents, caregivers, and community members to promote the benefits of healthy and positive environment in raising a child to avoid child abuse/neglect/placement. 44

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58. El Abecedario de los Padres El abecedario del “Cuidado de los hijos” se ofrecerá a padres, personas que proveen cuidado a niños, y a miembros de la comunidad para promover los beneficios de una crianza saludable en un ambiente positivo, el cual ayudara a los padres a adquirir los conocimientos necesarios para prevenir el abuso, la negligencia y hogares substitutos. 46

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60. The Alphabet of Parenting Skills The Spanish program will begin at 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM, and the English program will begin at 4:45 PM to 6:45 PM. 48

61. Our Parenting Skills Graduates 49

62. El Abecedario de los Padres El programa en español es de 2:30 PM a 4:30 PM y el de Ingles será de 4:45 PM a 6:45 PM. 50

63. Our ESL Graduates 51

64. English program “Yes, we can” We invite you and family members to participate in our two AM & PM Basic and Intermediate English classes. 52

65. Programa de Ingles… ¡SI, SE PUEDE! Invitamosa usted y familia a participar de nuestros programas de Ingles Básico e Intermedio en dos horarios AM y PM. 53

66. Our ESL Graduates 54

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70. English program “Yes, we can” NYC Certified teachers will give these classes, twice a week (Monday-Wednesday & Tuesday-Thursday.) Each level last three months. Classesbegineverymonth. Limited seats available! Find out your own time and register NOW. 58

71. Programa de Ingles¡SI, SE PUEDE! Las clases son dictadas por profesores certificados por la Ciudad, dos veces por semana (Lunes - Miércoles & Martes – Jueves.) Cada nivel dura tres meses. Las clases empiezan cada mes !CuposLimitados! Haga su propio horario e inscríbase ahora. 59

72. Our ESL Graduates 60

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76. College level BASIC SPANISH for Non-Latinos We are proud to continue providing this introductory College level BASIC Spanish for Non-Latinos executives, professionals, and working adults. In order to ensure a successful acquisition of the Spanish language our teaching techniques utilize a communicative approach, and encourage the active participation and involvement of the students. 64

77. College level BASIC SPANISH for Non-Latinos Our instructors are bilingual professionals from Latin America that received their Master Degree here and abroad, and are well versed in the Spanish Language. The textbook and workbook materials that we use are the most recent editions of effective and well-known methods in Spain and Europe. 65

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80. Learn your rights and responsibilities, and avoid further errors, confusion, and/or misunderstanding of your basic rights that stated under the US Constitution. 67

82. Learn how to pass the Immigration interview and analyze the require documents needed, common barriers and taboos about the USCIS test (Former INS), and review the 100 valid immigration questions.

83. We also help to fill out the N-400 form and many others forms.68

84. Our Citizenship Graduates 69

86. Conozcan sus derechos y responsabilidades, y evite futuras confusiones, errores o malentendidos acerca de sus derechos básicos establecidos en la Constitución de esta nación. 70

88. Aprenda como pasar el examen e interview y analice los documentos requeridos por inmigración, así como también las barreras y tabús acerca del examen y finalmente estudie y revise las 100 preguntas preparadas por inmigración.

89. Ayudamos a llenar los formularios de Inmigración N-400 u otros.71

90. Our Health Workshop 72

91. Our Legal Workshop 73

92. Our Fotography Workshop 74

93. Our Fotography Workshop 75

94. ADULT EDUCATION IS A MUST… “The Aim of Education is to enable individuals to continue their education… (and) of learning is continued capacity for GROWTH. Now this idea cannot be applied to all members of a society except where of man with man is mutual, and except where there is adequate provision for the reconstruction of social habits and institutions by means of wide stimulation arising from equitably distributed interests. And this means a democratic society” John Dewey (American Philosopher, Psychologist and Educator, 1859-1952) 76