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between the cry for hunger, the cry because they need to be changed or they’re tired, or the cry because they just want to be loved. I remember when I was a new parent, many years ago, I wanted to keep my babies’ routines consistent, so I would know what they wanted or needed.

For the start of school, some of these routines need to be started before school begins. The new bedtime needs to be-come a habit, and if it takes three weeks to make a habit, start going to bed a little bit earlier three weeks before school. A

bedtime story each night could help this routine go a little smoother. A picture schedule helps for reminders of the new routines of school. Pictures of clothes for getting dressed, pic-tures of breakfast or backpacks for early morning routines, or pictures of the new school for drop off all help a child un-derstand what is expected of them. Don’t forget those after-noon routines whether they are headed to child care or home. With practice and consistency, these new changes will soon feel comfortable to all.

by Jenny GreilingParent Educator, Dodge County

With the beginning of the new school year just around the corner, it is a good time of year to start those new routines. Routines provide consistency in a child’s life. When they know what to expect, they feel safer.

Every new parent remembers how important it is to get used to your baby’s routines. Through practice and patience, you begin to realize what each cry means. There is a difference

The Importance of Routines

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Inside...2 Family Resource Center Information2 Community Services Directory3 Family Nights! 3 Parents Wanted! Volunteer! 4 Family Resource Center Calendar5 Sauk County Community Events5 Join us for Play Groups!5 Meet Our Staff6 Now accepting enrollment apps!7 The ABCs of Safety: Always Be Cautious

Sauk County Family Resource Center

Community Kids

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Sauk Prairie AreaGood Neighbor ClinicMondays and Wednesdays, 1-4 p.m.NEW Location: 95 Lincoln Ave., Prairie Du Sac 608-643- 4749www.goodneighborclinic.org

Dental Clinic – St. Vincent DePaul Resource Center815 19th Street Prairie du SacCall for an appointment: 608-644-0504, ext. 10

WIC – St Vincent DePaul Resource Center3rd Tuesday of any month815 19th Street Prairie du SacIf you have questions or need information please call: 608-355-4320

Food Pantry – St. Vincent DePaul Resource CenterSauk City Industrial Park 815 19th Street Prairie du Sac608 643-89051st, 2nd, and 4th Wednesday, 5:30-6:303rd Wednesday, 9:30-11:003rd Saturday, 9:30-11:00

Immunization Clinic608-355-3290Call for information, location and an appointment.

Sauk Prairie Public Library 515 Water St., Sauk City 608-643-8346Storytime: Mondays & Wednesdays, 9 & 10 a.m. (September – May)

Ruth Culver Community Library540 Water St., Prairie Du SacBouncing Babies: Fridays at 8:15 a.m.Storytime: Tues. & Thurs. at 10:00 a.m.Musical Storytime: Fridays at 10:00 a.m.To read to the library dogs, call for an appointment 608-643-8318

Baraboo AreaBaraboo Public Library 230 4th Ave., Baraboo; 608-356-6166Free Playgroups: 2nd & 4th Fridays

Baraboo Area Literacy Council – Basic English and English as a Second Language Tutoring Services230 Fourth Ave., Baraboo 608-356-6166

Baraboo Food Pantry 100 South Blvd., Baraboo608-356-4649 ext. 2Mondays, 1-3 p.m.Fridays, 5-7 p.m.1st & 3rd Saturdays, 9-11 a.m.2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m.

Immunization Clinic Call for info, location and an appointment: 608-355-3290

WICWest Square Building, 505 Broadway, Baraboo Call for schedule: 608-355-4320

Neighborly- Free Seasonal ClothingFirst United Methodist Church, 615 Broadway, Baraboo608-356-3991Mondays, 1:00-2:30 p.m.Tuesdays, 5:00-6:00 p.m.Call ahead for available sizes, types, etc.

St. Vincent DePaul100 South Blvd, Baraboo, 608-356-4649

Preschool Open GymFor ages 5 and under Baraboo Civic Center, 124 2nd St., Baraboo608-355-2760Tuesdays and Thursdays 9-11 a.m., Oct 20 to May 12 ($1.oo per child)

MOPS-Mothers of Preschool ChildrenSt. Paul’s Church, 727 8th St., Baraboo608-356-32301st & 3rd Thursdays, 9-11 a.m. (Sept.-May)

Reedsburg AreaSecond Harvest Mobil Food PantryOccurs every 4th Thursday of the month April through October; 4:30-5:30 p.m. Registration begins at 4 p.m. inside the lobby of the church. Distribution is held in the parking lot.Sacred Heart Parish Church (624 Willow St.), During rainy weather or during November-March, it’s held at the VFW (200 Veterans Dr). Guests wait in line outside until there is room enough inside to accom-modate more people. Distribution occurs indoors during those months. Not held in November and December. Bring boxes, bags, and wheeled carts to help carry your groceries. No restrictions, EVERYONE in need is welcome and served. No ID necessary.

Reedsburg Food Pantry134 S. Locust (use the Vine St. entrance) 608-524-6272Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. & 4:00-6:00 p.m.

WIC-Trinity Baptist Church1st Tuesday of the month, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.S3205 Golf Course Rd., ReedsburgUse the south entrance by the awning(If you have questions or need information please call: 608-355-4320)

Immunization Clinic Call for information, location and an appointment608-355-3290

Free Community DinnerSt. John’s Church307 6th St., Reedsburg608-524-4516Every 4th Sunday, 4-6 p.m.

MOPS-Mothers of PreschoolersTrinity Baptist Church Fellowship HallS3205 Golf Course Rd., Reedsburg2nd & 4th Thursdays, 9-11 a.m. (Sept.-May)608-415-7134

Directory of Community Services, Programs & Events(Please see calendars for 0-5 Head Start events)

Sauk County Family Resource CenterThe Family Resource Center provides free services to all Sauk County

families who have children ages 0-5. Those services include:

Warmline: Parents can use this number to call center staff and discuss child and family issues. All calls are confidential. Call 608-356-3328 Ext. 206.

Community Resources & Referral: Staff trained to connect you with services like medical clinics, housing assistance, food pantries and more. Open 8 a.m.–1 p.m., Monday through Friday, 608-356-3328 ext. 210

Play Groups: Parent/child interaction time for families with children age birth to kindergarten that follows the Frog Street Curriculum. Every Monday, 9-11 a.m.

Home Visiting: Programs available for income eligible families using the Parents as Teachers curriculum and format.

Newsletter: Contains our most recent schedules and other family information. It is distributed quarterly to interested parties. Call if you’d like to be added to the mailing list. Please provide your name, address, phone number, and e-mail.

Lending Locker & Resource Library: Filled with toys, games, books, and CDs for kids and parents alike to borrow and take home for up to two weeks.

Open to all families with young children!

All programming is FREE!

Open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Open Friday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Baraboo Head Start And Family Resource Center

1531 Lake Street, Baraboo, WI 53913

608-356-3328 Ext. 210www.renewalunlimited.net

We serve all families with young children!We invite you to visit our wonderful facility and meet our staff today!

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for enrolled Head Start families (center & home based)

Main entree will be served, feel free to bring a dish to pass

Tuesday, September 18, 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, October 16, 5-7 p.m.

Tuesday, November 20, 5-7 p.m.

Baraboo Family Resource Center 1531 Lake Street, Baraboo

Parents Wanted !Volunteer! Do you want to share

your ideas, opinions and energy?

The Parent Committee for enrolled families is looking for parents to help with planning events, organizing Family Fun Nights and more. This is a great way to gain valuable volunteer work experience and contribute to the Sauk County Family Resource Center community. Officers will be elected in September! The Parent Committee meets every Family Night on the third Tuesday of each month. (See calendar on Page 4 for dates.)

Free child care provided!

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Sauk County Family Resource Center & Head Start

1531 Lake Street, Baraboo, WI 53913608-356-3328

Reedsburg Area Learning Center & Head Start

400 Alexander Ave., Reedsburg, WI 53959608-356-3328

Sauk Prairie Head Start1906 North Street

Prairie du Sac, WI 53578608-356-3328

Head Start Family Night

for enrolled HS families (center & home based)

@ the Family Resource Center, 5-7 p.m.

Head Start Family Night

for enrolled HS families (center & home based)

@ the Family Resource Center, 5-7 p.m.

Head Start Family Night

for enrolled HS families (center & home based)

@ the Family Resource Center, 5-7 p.m.

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Fire Safety Week: October 7-13! More info at www.nfpa.org/fpw

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Join us!

Child interactionActivities

Healthy Snack

Come join the fun for children ages 0-5!

(Please see calendar for dates & times)

Sauk County Family Resource Center1531 Lake Street, Baraboo

play GroupsMondays: 9-11 AM

Sauk County Community Events

Sauk Prairie Areawww.saukprairie.com/events/calendar

You will see the calendar on this page

or call the Chamber of Commerce: 608-643-4168

Baraboo Areawww.baraboo.com/events

click on “Calendar of Events” then “Calendar View”

or call the Chamber of Commerce: 608-356-8333

Reedsburg Areawww.reedsburgwi.gov/events

You will see the calendar on this page

or call the Chamber of Commerce: 800-844-3507

Meet Our Staff...Amy Luebke Parent Educator SupervisorKaty Peerenboom Parent Educator

Kristen Golat Parent EducatorShawna White Parent Educator

Jessica Whitaker Parent EducatorRachel Verthein Parent Educator

If you are interested in receiving the newsletter via mail or email, you can submit your request online at: http://www.renewalunlimited.net.

Please re-submit any request to receive your newsletter.

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We just love kids! Let us help you get them ready for school

by providing school readiness learning

activities. Even babies are ready to learn

through play and specially-designed

lessons to meet your child’s individual

needs.

All services are free to income eligible families. Please call your local Family Resource

Center or Head Start Learning Center for

applications. No transportation? We’ll

come to you! We even have a Spanish

translator available! Enrolled children

receive free vision and hearing screenings

using the latest technology. For vision we

us the PlusOptix and hearing screenings

are conducted using the Biologic AuDX

screener. We also use the Masimo Pronto

Pulse CO-Oximeter to screen hemoglobin.

Apply soon, spots are filling quickly. Our main administration office is located

at 2900 Red Fox Run in Portage WI. They

can be reached at 608-742-5329.

All of the counties we serve are seeking enrollment

applications for our Center and Homebased

Head Start programs. We serve pregnant mothers

and children 0-5. Whether you are seeking

full-day 3K or 4K, Center based learning

opportunities, or Home Based Visiting Services,

we are here to help.

Now Accepting

Applications For Enrollm

ent!

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By Amy Luebke Parent Educator Supervisor

Fire hazards are not hard to find in your home. Dangerous frayed wires, plugs, space heaters, candles, matches, lighters and cigarettes can be anywhere. Fire Safety Week is coming up and it’s a good re-minder to take a minute to survey your surroundings, keeping in mind little fingers and curious children might spot dangers before you do.

Teach your children two ways to evacuate from a burning house. For example, out the front door or the back, out a window or pa-tio door. Practice makes perfect so have a family fire drill! Children should be given a meeting place outside—a big tree or the play set. That way you will be able to do a quick head count to make sure everyone is out. Remind your children to never return to a burning building to retrieve toys or pets. Fires can be scary and some children will even hide under a bed or in a closet. Practicing fire drills sever-al times will reinforce learning and help lessen fear. As you know, smoke rises and air near the ground is easier to breathe, so demon-strate how to crawl out of a burning building. Finally, to prepare for the possibility of clothing catching fire, show your children how to:

STOP runningDROP to the groundCOVER their face andROLL until the flames are extinguished

Learning about scary things doesn’t have to be scary. Make a game of it and have the whole family practice Stop, Drop, Cover and Roll. Also, the library has several books on fire safety, check them out!

Finally, make sure everyone knows how to call 911. Don’t waste time doing so until you have your family out and everyone is safe. See, it really is as easy as ABC!

Fire Safety Week Oct. 7 – Oct. 13

Follow the ABCs of safety: Always Be Cautious

Fire Safety Tips

w Never leave matches or lighters where children can find them. Lighters have wheels on them, and with a little trial and error, many children can find ways to make them spark. Children have been known to run the lighters along the floor like a car. Take care that if your child has seen you use lighters or matches, they can learn how to light them just by watching.

w Smoke outside. Cigarettes are dangerous for your health and the health of your babies, but they are also a fire hazard. Left unattended in an ashtray, they can quickly become a tragedy. Never smoke in bed.

w Check the wiring on appliances, lamps, phone char-gers and extension cords. If they are frayed with ex-posed wires, it is time to throw them out. Use caution when using a laptop. Avoid setting them on the bed, cushions or carpeted areas. They can quickly overheat.

w Open flames in candles, grills, stoves and fireplaces need extra supervision when children are present. Their curious minds are drawn to anything that flick-ers! Stay in the kitchen and near grills at all times when in use. Never heat your home with the open flames of a gas stove. Extinguish candles before going to sleep.

w Space heaters should be avoided in sleeping areas. Pillows, blankets and stuffed animals can easily be tossed around blocking the heaters and igniting them quickly. If they must be used, put them on solid, level ground; keep furniture, curtains and clothing 3 feet from the heat.

w Check that you have several working smoke detec-tors in your home. In rental properties, Wisconsin law states that your landlord must provide working smoke detectors. If you can’t afford one, your local fire de-partment might have some to give away. Otherwise, look at local stores. They often go on sale at this time of year.

Sauk County Family Resource Centerc/o Renewal Unlimited2900 Red Fox RunPortage, WI 53901

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