2024 Class Requirements for Returning CIFK Parents
Participants in the program less than 4 years: returning parents need to do 4 classes (8 hours) or 20 hours of volunteering (see the volunteer log sheet). This is an EITHER/OR choice, not partials of both.
Participants in the program 4 or more years: above requirements plus ADDITIONAL 2 classes (4 hours) that must be on financial education (go to American Credit Counseling classes or on-line via the library sites)
We have tried to choose classes with a variety of topics. We hope that you will find a class that will make an immediate and positive impact for you and your children.
Available Fall Classes: Please watch your email and website for more dates and times
September 10, 2024 - Tuesday, 7- 9:00 PM
Mark Higgins of American Credit Counselling Service will discuss ways to work with a credit counsellor and how they can help individuals
Click here for the Zoom link for this class
Meeting ID 890 5423 9242 Passcode 346128
September 17, 2024 - Tuesday, 7- 9:00 PM
Community Resources in the Greater Attleboro Area, Learn about all of the resources in the community that can help you and your family.
Click here for the Zoom link for this class
Meeting ID 882 5894 0557 Passcode 429618
September 24, 2024 - Tuesday, 5-7:00 PM (Note different time)
Grief & Healing, presented by Sarah DeCosta, Manager, Grief Support Services at Hope Health. In this program we will explore how grief manifests and changes over time. We will discuss how to support yourself and others as well as ways to find meaning in this experience.
Click here for the Zoom link for this class
Meeting ID 876 6907 2584. Passcode 290768
Community classes available for credit:
American Credit Counseling Services (call 508-643-4445 or see their website: www.accs.org)
Family Resource Center, Attleboro. Some classes are chosen through the year for class credit. These are announced via email.
Project Connect classes at Attleboro High School:
Teaching Body Safety and Consent - Tuesday, Sept 24, 5:30-6:30pm
Positive Discipline Tuesday, Oct 22, 5:30-6:30 pm
Online Courses: Attleboro Library
need a library card - from the Attleboro Public Library home page: click on the "Elibrary" tab, then select: "Online Resources" link. Next, click on the "Test Prep / Career Skills" link, then scroll down and click on the "Universal Classes" link - or just click here to get to the Universal Classes web page
if you have already created a username and password, click the “sign in” button
check our website to see if class is acceptable; call our office if you are not sure
complete course with a passing grade (70% or higher) and must be .8 cu or higher print certificate and include with application
print certificate and include with application
Options for Volunteering for 20 hours
fill in volunteer hour sheet (see our website for a copy)
organization must write a letter on their letterhead confirming you volunteered
include both with your application
Literacy Center
English for Speakers of Other Languages, call 508-226-3603. Parents who are not proficient in English may find it better to work through the Literacy Center, take classes there, and we’ll work with the instructors there obtain get your children’s wish list.
Other Credit Options
Finish your HiSET (high school equivalency exam) - include copy of completion with your application
College Courses: must be from spring or summer sessions in the year you are applying and have a passing grade of 70% or higher and include copy of transcript with your application
Finally, a few important reminders…
Please update us if you move or change email addresses so we have your correct contact information in case there are changes to the program that needs to be communicated to you.
CIFK applications will be available October 1 on our website as well as outside the office door at 4 Hodges St, Attleboro.
Returning parents: Applications must be completed and back to us, including all documentation, by the due date on the application. A late application will put you on the waiting list. Please see the due dates on the application.
Returning parents who have been in the program 4+ years: remember that you will need 4 additional hours of class time, specifically focused on financial education. A great place for this is through American Credit Counseling.
All applications and supporting documentation must be received and completed by the due dates as noted on the application in order to be considered for the program.
Please don’t wait until October and then try to get the classes done. If you have extenuating circumstances around getting to class, please let us know ASAP so that we can discuss it with you. Having on-line access to classes should eliminate most requests to make exceptions.
Finally, if you have an updated e-mail address, please send a note to info@councilforchildren.org with your name so we can include you on all e-mail updates.