Ever feel like you’re riding a wave every day? There is nothing worse than living with a child or teen spinning out of control, and no worse feeling than the hopelessness parents experience in the process. Parents can help break such a cycle.

The Dr. Neil Schmidt Fillmore Family Resource Center invites parents of all ages to our United Parents meeting where ideas will be given on how to respond, not react to situations.

Many free resources and information will be given regarding a Ventura County job training program for 18-24 yr. olds, a tatoo removal program, and an exciting Small Business Center Summer Youth Entrepreneur Program.

This support group is intended for the parents, grandparents and guardians of struggling teens, not the teenagers themselves. Parents who would like to join us in a preventive effort for their family are invited as well. Both parents should attend if at all possible.

We will be meeting at the One Step Center, “Chocolate Church”, Episcopal Church (corner of Saratoga St. and Second St.), between, 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2009 Questions? Please call Norma Pérez-Sandford (805) 208-0712 or leave a message for María Wells, United Parents (805) 384-1555.

Please join us, we understand. We are not here to judge, we are here to help and empower you with information in both this difficult and joyous journey called Parenthood.