Parenting group to start sessions

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STERLING – Celebrating Families!, an education parenting curriculum for those touched by alcohol or other drugs, will meet from 10 a.m. to noon Thursdays Dec. 6 through Jan. 24.

The group will gather at Sinnissippi Centers, 2611 Woodlawn Road. The cost is $20 per session.

Each session will offer help for families to heal and build healthy living skills.

The group’s objectives are to break the cycle of addiction, decrease the participants’ use of alcohol and other drugs by increasing their knowledge and working with agencies that serve children and families impacted by addiction.

Both clients, non-clients and parental guardians are welcome. To register or for more information, email Alison Boothe at alisonboothe@sinnissippi.com or call 815-284-6611.

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