February 3, 2011: Community and Parent Partners for Kids (C.A.P.P. for Kids) is sponsoring a presentation on the topic of parenting through separation and divorce with Gary Direnfeld on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 beginning at 7:30 p.m., with community displays available from 7:15–7:30 p.m.  The presentation will be held at New Street Education Centre, 3250 New Street, Burlington  (between Guelph Line and Walker’s Line, south of the QEW).

Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW, is an expert on child development, parent-child relations, marital and family therapy, custody and access recommendations and social work. He is the author of Raising Kids Without Raising Cane, hosts a reality TV series, “Newlywed, Nearly Dead”, and is a columnist with the Hamilton Spectator on parenting matters.

This presentation is free of charge, however donations toward future speakers will be gratefully accepted.

American Sign Language-English Interpreters are available upon request.  To request this service, please RSVP by February 15, 2011.

In the event of poor weather conditions, please call Halton Region for cancellation information.   

For additional information, contact Halton Region by dialling Dial 311, 905-825-6000 or TTY: 905-827-9833, or by emailing accesshalton@halton.ca

C.A.P.P. for Kids coalition members include the Halton District School Board, Halton Catholic District School Board, Halton Region, Halton Regional Police Services, Reach Out Centre for Kids/Ontario Early Years, Halton Multicultural Council, City of Burlington, and the Burlington Public Library.


For additional information, contact:
     Heather Stewart,
     Vice-Principal, Gary Allan High School
     (905) 632-2944