Hope Park Association

Northwest Detroit Weed and Seed

Parent University

NORTHWEST DETROIT
WEED AND SEED
TO PREPARE PARENTS AS THE FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE IN VIOLENCE PREVENTION FOR YOUTH
Preparing students for the future is among the most important responsibilities parents and communities face. Ensuring that children attend school, are safe, mentally prepared, confident, and receive a good education are challenging tasks, at best, for many parents. Understanding this significance, Northwest Detroit Weed and Seed will conduct its fourth Parent University. The winter session begins on January 15, 2004 and ends February 25, 2004, with classes meeting every Wednesday from 6:00 until 8:30 p.m. The goal of the Parent University is to strengthen and improve parenting knowledge, skills, and values. The outcome of which will ensure the safety and well being of children and the thriving well being of the entire family. Full scholarships are being offered to northwest Detroit residents interested in attending the Parent University. Successful graduates of the program will receive certification, become part of a cadre of community parent leaders and will have the opportunity to involve their youth in a host of activities and events. Those interested should contact Tamela R. Aikens, Executive Director of Northwest Detroit Weed and Seed at (313) 794-5546 or visit detroitweedandseed.org.