Since 1972, Progressive Youth Connection (formerly Center) has become one of the primary prevention agencies in the area, serving more than 4,000 youth, parents, and other community members each year. By providing violence prevention and character education programs, as well as counseling services and after school and summer programs, PYC is continually working to improve the lives of youth and their families.
Please take a moment to tour our website and acquaint yourself with the important work we are doing on behalf of young people in the St. Louis area. The PYC board and staff thank you for the successes of the past thirty years and look forward to many more!
PROGRESSIVE PARENTING WORKSHOPS SUMMER 2008
We are currently registering for our new and exciting Progressive Parenting workshops available this summer. These workshops provide comprehensive information about many of the challenges that parents and families face. They provide practical ways for parents and guardians to ensure that positive dynamics among all family members exist in their homes.
HEALTHY FAMILIES 101 This workshop addresses ways to create and maintain a healthy home environment, develop effective and consistent discipline, and ensure open lines of communication. WORKING THROUGH CONFLICT 101 This workshop addresses ways families can effectively work through conflict and anger and find positive solutions to negative situations. MOTIVATING YOUR CHILD 101 This workshop addresses ways to motivate children and help them positively develop their self-esteem. BULLYING 101 This workshop explores all aspects of bullying and cyberbullying, including behaviors, effects and ways to address and prevent it.
For more information, call (314) 963-8368 ext. 208 or click here.
Click below to download and fill out a registration form:
Watch the heat! Always apply sunscreen with a SPF of 15 or higher or cover your child with long-sleeved shirts, pants or hats. Avoid dehydration by providing plenty of water to drink.
Keep children away from lawnmowers, other outdoor power equipment, grills and especially fireworks.
Make sure your children are properly protected with helmets, elbow and kneepads when riding bikes, roller blades, or skateboards.
Watch the water! Never leave children unsupervised near any body of water, be it a pool in the backyard or lake. Learn CPR and emergency rescue techniques. Make sure your children learn to swim. Your local American Red Cross can provide information about swimming lessons in your area.
Protection from Child Abduction
With children out of school and playing out of doors more often in the summer months, it is crucial to take precautions against possible child abduction.
Have your children stay in groups when outside.
Provide adequate supervision.
Know where your children are at all times.
Teach your kids tricks and abductor might use, such as "Can you help me find my dog?"
Identify safe places your child can run to if they are in trouble, such as neighboring homes.
Teach your children your full name (not just Mommy or Daddy), their address and phone number.
Identify a code word that will allow your child to identify a safe adult. Give the code to any adult that is giving your child assistance in an emergency.
Progressive Youth Connection creates strong communities by generating deep learning experiences designed to keep kids safe while successfully dealing with life situations and allowing them to grow into productive adults.
Position Statement
Progressive Youth Connection implements prevention programs to help children develop the skills to make positive choices in life, while striving to promote a violence-free school environment to ensure academic and social success for children of all ages.
Privacy Policy
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