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Being a single parent is a tough job - originally designed for two! If you find yourself in that situation, you may want to check us out. Our mission is to empower single parent homes to become successful,with healthy, nurturing families for children and parents grow together.

 

Monthly Workshops Usually held the 2nd Tuesday of every month at GCC, we have guest speakers covering topics of interest to single parents. Some recent workshops include How to Own Your Own Home; Kids and Stress; Dare to Discipline; Self-Defense Skills; and Budgeting on One Income. All our workshops are free, and we even provide childcare and refreshments!
Support Group If you're going through a rough time, our support group is there for you. Sometimes, just being with other people who really understand what you're going through can be a huge help. For more info, contact Tim Puzan at 735-5563 or tim@guamcc.net.
Annual Parenting Conference Every year, we head down to Tumon and put on the best conference for parents possible. We have some real high-powered speakers on topics that parents just love. And of course, we have child care on site as well as a great buffet lunch. We're working on our next conference, tentatively scheduled for Spring 1999. Keep posted for more info!
PRISM PRISM stands for Parents Searching Inward Seeking Meaning. This is a 12-session seminar for single parents grieving the ending of a relationship. We offer this seminar a few times each year, and there is a minimal cost involved. Our biggest requirement is that you come prepared and committed to work on your grieving process in a small group setting. Trained facilitators are there to help guide you through the process so that you can begin to feel whole again, and become better parents for your children. We can also refer you to the Rainbows Program for your children to help understand their feelings during this difficult time. For more info, tim@guamcc.net or call him at 735-5563.
Santa's Workshop Every December, the GSPN puts on a Santa's Workshop for single parent families. Besides a visit from Santa, complete with picture for each child, parents and their children also do Christmas arts and crafts projects together, such as make and decorate gingerbread houses, ornaments, and a picture frame for that famous picture with Santa!
Special Events Every year, we have various happenings such as a Christmas Arts and Crafts Bazaar, Summer Go Fly A Kite, Campout at Tarague Beach, to name a few.
How can I Help?!!! We are always looking for single parents and others to pitch in with all our various activities. We also need corporate sponsors to help support our efforts. If you want to get involved, just tim@guamcc.net.
Our Major Sponsors We greatly appreciate the support of the following: Guam Community College, Guam Headstart, Andersen AFB Family Service Center, Office of Congressional Delegate Robert Underwood