Thursday, April 25, 2024
6 pm- 10 pm
Vuka - North Loop
5540 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78751

We invite you to join us for an evening of fun, friendship, and philanthropy!
Our Mainspring Fling will bring together a community of donors, partners, and supporters for an evening of awards, mingling, music, a silent auction, and mission-centered programming as we come together to celebrate the “little school doing big things”.

Please join us as we start our new 10-week Caregiver Support Group.

The group will be led by Sarina Jones, LMSW, and assisted by Kayla Edwards, our UT Social Work Intern.

The group will start on Thursday, Feb 15th, and will run for 10 weeks. The group will take place from 4-5 pm each Thursday, except the week of Spring Break (March 14). Topics will include the art of repair, reflective parenting, the importance of play, routines, and building resilience through positive childhood experiences.

There will also be weeks dedicated to open discussions about the most pressing parenting issues in your life. Build community with other Mainspring families while strengthening connections in your family.

Complete the form if you plan to join us!

Additional benefits:

• Financial Incentive for Completion

• Counts toward your 8 hours of Parent Involvement

Please join us as we start our new 10-week Caregiver Support Group.

The group will be led by Sarina Jones, LMSW, and assisted by Kayla Edwards, our UT Social Work Intern.

The group will start on Thursday, Feb 15th, and will run for 10 weeks. The group will take place from 4-5 pm each Thursday, except the week of Spring Break (March 14). Topics will include the art of repair, reflective parenting, the importance of play, routines, and building resilience through positive childhood experiences.

There will also be weeks dedicated to open discussions about the most pressing parenting issues in your life. Build community with other Mainspring families while strengthening connections in your family.

Complete the form if you plan to join us!

Additional benefits:

• Financial Incentive for Completion

• Counts toward your 8 hours of Parent Involvement

Please join us as we start our new 10-week Caregiver Support Group.

The group will be led by Sarina Jones, LMSW, and assisted by Kayla Edwards, our UT Social Work Intern.

The group will start on Thursday, Feb 15th, and will run for 10 weeks. The group will take place from 4-5 pm each Thursday, except the week of Spring Break (March 14). Topics will include the art of repair, reflective parenting, the importance of play, routines, and building resilience through positive childhood experiences.

There will also be weeks dedicated to open discussions about the most pressing parenting issues in your life. Build community with other Mainspring families while strengthening connections in your family.

Complete the form if you plan to join us!

Additional benefits:

• Financial Incentive for Completion

• Counts toward your 8 hours of Parent Involvement

Please join us as we start our new 10-week Caregiver Support Group.

The group will be led by Sarina Jones, LMSW, and assisted by Kayla Edwards, our UT Social Work Intern.

The group will start on Thursday, Feb 15th, and will run for 10 weeks. The group will take place from 4-5 pm each Thursday, except the week of Spring Break (March 14). Topics will include the art of repair, reflective parenting, the importance of play, routines, and building resilience through positive childhood experiences.

There will also be weeks dedicated to open discussions about the most pressing parenting issues in your life. Build community with other Mainspring families while strengthening connections in your family.

Complete the form if you plan to join us!

Additional benefits:

• Financial Incentive for Completion

• Counts toward your 8 hours of Parent Involvement

Please join us as we start our new 10-week Caregiver Support Group.

The group will be led by Sarina Jones, LMSW, and assisted by Kayla Edwards, our UT Social Work Intern.

The group will start on Thursday, Feb 15th, and will run for 10 weeks. The group will take place from 4-5 pm each Thursday, except the week of Spring Break (March 14). Topics will include the art of repair, reflective parenting, the importance of play, routines, and building resilience through positive childhood experiences.

There will also be weeks dedicated to open discussions about the most pressing parenting issues in your life. Build community with other Mainspring families while strengthening connections in your family.

Complete the form if you plan to join us!

Additional benefits:

• Financial Incentive for Completion

• Counts toward your 8 hours of Parent Involvement

Please join us as we start our new 10-week Caregiver Support Group.

The group will be led by Sarina Jones, LMSW, and assisted by Kayla Edwards, our UT Social Work Intern.

The group will start on Thursday, Feb 15th, and will run for 10 weeks. The group will take place from 4-5 pm each Thursday, except the week of Spring Break (March 14). Topics will include the art of repair, reflective parenting, the importance of play, routines, and building resilience through positive childhood experiences.

There will also be weeks dedicated to open discussions about the most pressing parenting issues in your life. Build community with other Mainspring families while strengthening connections in your family.

Complete the form if you plan to join us!

Additional benefits:

• Financial Incentive for Completion

• Counts toward your 8 hours of Parent Involvement

Please join us as we start our new 10-week Caregiver Support Group.

The group will be led by Sarina Jones, LMSW, and assisted by Kayla Edwards, our UT Social Work Intern.

The group will start on Thursday, Feb 15th, and will run for 10 weeks. The group will take place from 4-5 pm each Thursday, except the week of Spring Break (March 14). Topics will include the art of repair, reflective parenting, the importance of play, routines, and building resilience through positive childhood experiences.

There will also be weeks dedicated to open discussions about the most pressing parenting issues in your life. Build community with other Mainspring families while strengthening connections in your family.

Complete the form if you plan to join us!

Additional benefits:

• Financial Incentive for Completion

• Counts toward your 8 hours of Parent Involvement

Please join us as we start our new 10-week Caregiver Support Group.

The group will be led by Sarina Jones, LMSW, and assisted by Kayla Edwards, our UT Social Work Intern.

The group will start on Thursday, Feb 15th, and will run for 10 weeks. The group will take place from 4-5 pm each Thursday, except the week of Spring Break (March 14). Topics will include the art of repair, reflective parenting, the importance of play, routines, and building resilience through positive childhood experiences.

There will also be weeks dedicated to open discussions about the most pressing parenting issues in your life. Build community with other Mainspring families while strengthening connections in your family.

Complete the form if you plan to join us!

Additional benefits:

• Financial Incentive for Completion

• Counts toward your 8 hours of Parent Involvement

Please join us as we start our new 10-week Caregiver Support Group.

The group will be led by Sarina Jones, LMSW, and assisted by Kayla Edwards, our UT Social Work Intern.

The group will start on Thursday, Feb 15th, and will run for 10 weeks. The group will take place from 4-5 pm each Thursday, except the week of Spring Break (March 14). Topics will include the art of repair, reflective parenting, the importance of play, routines, and building resilience through positive childhood experiences.

There will also be weeks dedicated to open discussions about the most pressing parenting issues in your life. Build community with other Mainspring families while strengthening connections in your family.

Complete the form if you plan to join us!

Additional benefits:

• Financial Incentive for Completion

• Counts toward your 8 hours of Parent Involvement

Please join us as we start our new 10-week Caregiver Support Group.

The group will be led by Sarina Jones, LMSW, and assisted by Kayla Edwards, our UT Social Work Intern.

The group will start on Thursday, Feb 15th, and will run for 10 weeks. The group will take place from 4-5 pm each Thursday, except the week of Spring Break (March 14). Topics will include the art of repair, reflective parenting, the importance of play, routines, and building resilience through positive childhood experiences.

There will also be weeks dedicated to open discussions about the most pressing parenting issues in your life. Build community with other Mainspring families while strengthening connections in your family.

Complete the form if you plan to join us!

Additional benefits:

• Financial Incentive for Completion

• Counts toward your 8 hours of Parent Involvement

Parent Support Group: Connecting through Play

Welcome to the exciting world of Theraplay! In this course, we will embark on a journey to learn about Theraplay, an evidence-based approach that supports healthy child and caregiver attachment. Developed over 50 years ago and practiced worldwide, Theraplay is beneficial for children and caregivers.

Did you know that a strong bond between children and their important adults forms the foundation for good mental health and resilience in the face of challenges? Through modern brain research and neuroscience, we have discovered that attachment is the key to helping children understand, trust, and flourish in their world.

In this course, we will focus on using play as a powerful tool for interaction with our little ones. Through engaging activities and interactive exercises, we will develop a deeper understanding of our children's emotions and feelings. By applying Theraplay principles, we will explore how to foster a secure attachment and promote healthy relationships with the children we care for.

Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of Theraplay and discover how play can be a catalyst for nurturing strong attachments. Get ready to enhance your skills and create meaningful connections with the children in your life. Enroll now to embark on this exciting journey of understanding and supporting children's emotional well-being.

Time:

Tuesdays from 4:30pm  to 5:30pm

Location:

Henry Flores Center
1201 W Live Oak St, Austin, TX 78704
Meadowbrook Room 123 and 126

Contact:

Amanda Lloret Pineda
Family Services Director
512-442-2301
familyservices@mainspringschools.org

Parent Support Group: Connecting through Play

Welcome to the exciting world of Theraplay! In this course, we will embark on a journey to learn about Theraplay, an evidence-based approach that supports healthy child and caregiver attachment. Developed over 50 years ago and practiced worldwide, Theraplay is beneficial for children and caregivers.

Did you know that a strong bond between children and their important adults forms the foundation for good mental health and resilience in the face of challenges? Through modern brain research and neuroscience, we have discovered that attachment is the key to helping children understand, trust, and flourish in their world.

In this course, we will focus on using play as a powerful tool for interaction with our little ones. Through engaging activities and interactive exercises, we will develop a deeper understanding of our children's emotions and feelings. By applying Theraplay principles, we will explore how to foster a secure attachment and promote healthy relationships with the children we care for.

Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of Theraplay and discover how play can be a catalyst for nurturing strong attachments. Get ready to enhance your skills and create meaningful connections with the children in your life. Enroll now to embark on this exciting journey of understanding and supporting children's emotional well-being.

Dates 2023:

November 7th

Time:

Tuesdays from 4:30pm  to 5:30pm

Location:

Henry Flores Center
1201 W Live Oak St, Austin, TX 78704
Meadowbrook Room 123 and 126

Contact:

Amanda Lloret Pineda
Family Services Director
512-442-2301
familyservices@mainspringschools.org

Parent Support Group: Connecting through Play

Welcome to the exciting world of Theraplay! In this course, we will embark on a journey to learn about Theraplay, an evidence-based approach that supports healthy child and caregiver attachment. Developed over 50 years ago and practiced worldwide, Theraplay is beneficial for children and caregivers.

Did you know that a strong bond between children and their important adults forms the foundation for good mental health and resilience in the face of challenges? Through modern brain research and neuroscience, we have discovered that attachment is the key to helping children understand, trust, and flourish in their world.

In this course, we will focus on using play as a powerful tool for interaction with our little ones. Through engaging activities and interactive exercises, we will develop a deeper understanding of our children's emotions and feelings. By applying Theraplay principles, we will explore how to foster a secure attachment and promote healthy relationships with the children we care for.

Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of Theraplay and discover how play can be a catalyst for nurturing strong attachments. Get ready to enhance your skills and create meaningful connections with the children in your life. Enroll now to embark on this exciting journey of understanding and supporting children's emotional well-being.

Dates 2023:

October 31th
November 7th

Time:

Tuesdays from 4:30pm  to 5:30pm

Location:

Henry Flores Center
1201 W Live Oak St, Austin, TX 78704
Meadowbrook Room 123 and 126

Contact:

Amanda Lloret Pineda
Family Services Director
512-442-2301
familyservices@mainspringschools.org

Parent Support Group: Connecting through Play

Welcome to the exciting world of Theraplay! In this course, we will embark on a journey to learn about Theraplay, an evidence-based approach that supports healthy child and caregiver attachment. Developed over 50 years ago and practiced worldwide, Theraplay is beneficial for children and caregivers.

Did you know that a strong bond between children and their important adults forms the foundation for good mental health and resilience in the face of challenges? Through modern brain research and neuroscience, we have discovered that attachment is the key to helping children understand, trust, and flourish in their world.

In this course, we will focus on using play as a powerful tool for interaction with our little ones. Through engaging activities and interactive exercises, we will develop a deeper understanding of our children's emotions and feelings. By applying Theraplay principles, we will explore how to foster a secure attachment and promote healthy relationships with the children we care for.

Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of Theraplay and discover how play can be a catalyst for nurturing strong attachments. Get ready to enhance your skills and create meaningful connections with the children in your life. Enroll now to embark on this exciting journey of understanding and supporting children's emotional well-being.

Dates 2023:

October 24th
October 31th
November 7th

Time:

Tuesdays from 4:30pm  to 5:30pm

Location:

Henry Flores Center
1201 W Live Oak St, Austin, TX 78704
Meadowbrook Room 123 and 126

Contact:

Amanda Lloret Pineda
Family Services Director
512-442-2301
familyservices@mainspringschools.org