Tompkins Families

10/05/2026

Family Open Play is starting again!! Now Offering tips for Early Intervention! For parents with children ages 0 to 4 years old. Free space to play with your child and socialize with other families. Variety of toys (many from the brand LovEvery), books, and space for movement. Register once and come as much as you wish!
https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/mogtdgk18bahmg/

09/18/2026

CCE Tompkins offers monthly classes for families going through separation and/or divorce. This 4-hour online workshop is certified by the New York State Parent Education Awareness Program (PEAP) which is recognized and accepted by most courts in New York. While this class does have a registration fee, we offer a self-determined sliding scale. Additional scholarships may be available. Register here: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf4lmcyd2MDZDoy

Parents Apart®: is a four-hour workshop certified by the New York State Parent Education & Awareness Program. It is taught by parenting educators, family therapists, social workers, and attorneys for parents who want to help their child(ren) adjust to their separation and/or divorce. The wor...

09/09/2026

Is access to transportation an issue for you? Come and learn about new and alternative ways to move around in Ithaca! Monday September 14th, from Noon - 1pm at CCE Tompkins (615 Willow Avenue) or online. Register here! https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/september-2026-coalition-for-families/

09/08/2026

STARTING in one WEEK, on Tuesday Sept 15th! Our Fall'26 "2 Gen PS: It Works! Parents/Child Communication Skills Class" is happening in person on Tuesday evenings at the Dryden Highschool. Come with your child/ren and learn new ways of communicating while having free dinner and family fun! Register here: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf4lmcyd2MDZDoy

08/19/2026

Our Fall round of "Thriving with Your Spirited Child" parenting workshop will happen on Tuesdays from Noon - 1:30pm, starting on November 10th. This no cost, 7-week virtual workshop series is for parents and caregivers who want to learn additional tools to effectively support and raise their spirited child(ren).
Learn how to understand your and your child’s temperamental traits, identify clues leading up to challenging behaviors and tantrums, and develop strategies for reducing or eliminating power struggles.
Register here: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf4lmcyd2MDZDoy

08/19/2026

The next PS: It Works! Parenting Communication Skills workshop series will start on Thursday October 22nd, at 6pm by ZOOM! Free, but registration is required: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf4lmcyd2MDZDoy
Learn 5 very useful communication skills: Encouragement, Can Do, Shared Decision Making, Self Control, Respecting Feelings. Last Day to join is October 29th!

08/14/2026

We are really excited to announce the upcoming Fall'26 "2 Gen PS: It Works! Parents/Child Communication Skills Class" happening in person on Tuesday evenings at the Dryden Highschool. Come with your child/ren and learn new ways of communicating while having free dinner and family fun! Register here: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf4lmcyd2MDZDoy

07/08/2026

Parenting Styles: Why do you parent the way you do? - FREE Online Parenting Workshop.
Thursdays, 6:00 - 7:30pm. July 16 - August 27.
Join other parents and caregivers to share information and discuss issues like Parenting Styles & Discipline, Child Development, Cultural Influences, Protective Factors, etc
Free, but registration is required: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf4lmcyd2MDZDoy

06/29/2026

"Keeping Cool this Summer" - Coalition for Families on July 13th at Noon by zoom & in person *Lunch offered if you come in person.
Register here: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/july-2026-coalition-for-families/
This summer is predicted to be exceptionally hot. There are a number of simple DIY things you can do in your home to stay safe and comfortable, without spending a lot of money. We will discuss options to adapt to high heat, you’ll learn to recognize signs of heat related illness and what you can do to take care of yourself, your loved ones and your community during periods of high heat.

Presented by the CCE Tompkins Smart Energy Choices

06/18/2026

Family Open Play is coming back during the Summer! Come with your children (ages 0-4yo) to play and socialize with other families and beat the heat in a cool room! It is FREE! Register once and come as often as you wish. https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/family-open-play-summer-2026/