The Family & Youth Services Bureau strives to strengthen families in Porter County. Through a wonderful grant opportunity, we are having a Family Life Series Workshop which addresses various topics related to families. All workshops are FREE and open to anyone! 
Our upcoming workshop entitled “Cyber bullying and Children” is being held on January 11, 2011 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Valparaiso office located at 253 W. Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN. Attendants of this workshop will broaden their understanding on teen angst and relational aggression. As well, this workshop will help attendants to gain an understanding of cyber social behavior and how to ensure proactive and positive parenting in cyberspace. The presenter is Mrs. Denise Koebcke, M.Ed. Mrs. Koebcke graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Elementary Education from Purdue and with her Masters in Education Technology from Indiana State. Mrs. Koebcke has taught in the Valparaiso Public School system for the past fifteen years. In 2002 she began development of her bystander leadership program, CASS. Denise has now been consulting for nearly 4 years in order to help other schools address the negative social climate that permeates adolescent relationships today. Denise has won various awards for her work such as Porter Starke Services Foundation Community Impact Award (2006) and Prevent Child Abuse Hero for Children Award (2007).
This program is made possible through a grant from the Indiana Department of Child Services. If you are interested in attending this workshop and want to register or if you want information on other monthly topics, please contact us at (219) 464-9585 or (219)763-6623