Lifesteps, Inc.

Helping Individuals and Families in Western Pennsylvania
With Life's Changing Needs For Over 85 Years.


Children Preschool Children With & Without Special Needs Primary Development Program Child Care Child Check - Developmental & Autism Screening Family Care Mobile Library Speech, Language and Hearing Early Intervention Evaluations Early Care and Education Council Pre-K Counts Adults with Special Needs Community Homes B.E.S.T./Adult Training Centers Community Outreach Speech, Language and Hearing Older Adults Lifesteps Adult Day Health Services Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group Families Early Identification/Crisis Intervention Program Home-Based Family Support Program Families Forever Pediatric Independent Evaluation Services Community Information and Referral Advocacy Public Awareness/Professional Education For more information about Families Forever or call 724.283.1010 Registration Form 2010 Families Forever Seminar Dates Directions Additional articles and resources can be found at www.Transparenting.com. www.UpToParents.org for divorcing/divorced parents www.ProudToParent.org for unmarried parents www.WhileWeHeal.org for parents who are working through marital difficulty		Families Forever Guiding Families through Change Families Don’t End....Marriages Do Effective parenting through a time of change can lessen the negative effects.
	According to the United Way of Butler County, one in five children living in the county resides in a single parent home. Only 26% of families meet the definition of a traditional family. The negative effects of divorce and separation on children can include: • Irritability • Fear and stress • Trouble sleeping • Change in eating habits • Physical aggression, including hitting, biting, and bullying of other children • Difficulties in school setting • Lack of interest in age appropriate activities • Withdrawn and socially isolated • Difficulty separating from caretakers • Difficulties with peer relationships Help your child cope with the affects of divorce and separation in the following ways: • Reassure your child that they are loved and not to blame for the separation. • Provide children with structure and reasonable rules that give a sense of security. • Ask your child about their feelings – be a good, non-defensive listener. • Be helpful and supportive, even if that means putting your own feelings aside. • Find supportive services for your children and for yourself. For more information on Families Forever, call (724) 283-1010 or 800-225-2010.


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A copy of the official registration and financial information of Lifesteps, Inc. may be obtained from the Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.