Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1

Are My Donations Tax Deductible?

Answer

Yes. Just Say Something is a (501) (c) (3) non-profit organization that has applied for and been approved by the IRS for recognition as a tax-exempt organization.

Question 2

Is Just Say Something an officially registered charity organization?

Answer

Yes. As a (501) (c) (3) non-profit organization, Just Say Something is officially registered as a charity organization.

Question 3

What type of non-monetary donations do you accept?

Answer

Due to a lack of non-profit funding, Just Say Something will accept a variety of donations. We would greatly appreciate any new winter coats, hats, gloves, and scarves for adults and children if there is a Holiday Coat Drive; any new and unused office supplies for day to day and special event operations; any new and unused art supplies, toys, and household items for incentives for a parenting program; and any new and unused high-end items that would make great auction items.

Question 4

How do I become a volunteer?

Answer

Just Say Something offers various opportunities for clerical support and assistance with community events and activities. If you would like to volunteer, call 864-467-4099 or send an email to info@justsaysomethingsc.org and someone will contact you with more information.

Question 5

I need to take a parenting class, but I don’t know which class I should sign up for. Can you help me?

Answer

How old are your children? Did DSS refer you to us? If so, you will need to ask your case worker which class DSS recommends you take.

Question 6

How do I register to take a parenting class?

Answer

Currently, our parenting courses are for South Carolina Residents to attend. To register for the Parenting Wisely, Back In Control, and TransParenting Strengthening Families Program (SFP), and Triple P Courses, click Programs / Parenting to click the name of the program for which you would like to register. Once on that page, arrow downwards to Click to Register. If the form is not in English, please click the top right corner of the form to choose English. Then enter your information and click Submit. It may seem like a lot of information, but we need it for our records. Almost immediately you will receive an email confirmation and we will receive a notification to add you to the roster for the next class you requested.

Question 7

What if I cannot get there by 6:00PM in the evening?

Answer

Perhaps your supervisor would allow you to take 15 or 30 minutes off on the one night of the week that you have parenting class so you can get it done? Your case worker may be able to provide you with a letter stating they have mandated that you take the class. Or maybe we can provide you with a letter verifying you must be present in parenting class by 6:15 PM or the door will be locked and you will be counted absent.

Question 8

Can you tell me about all of your parenting classes?

Answer

Just Say Something offers the following Parenting Enrichment Courses:

Parenting Wisely is held once a week on Tuesday evenings from 6-8 PM for five weeks for parents of children ages 0-8. The cost is $60.00 for one parent and $100.00 for a couple.

Back In Control is held once a week on Mondays evenings from 6-8 PM for six weeks for parents of children ages 9-17. The cost is $70.00 for one parent and $120.00 for a couple.

TransParenting is a 4-hour co-parenting class for step-parents; divorcing couples; parents and children who are going through a very stressful, family situation; and blended families. It is held on Saturdays from 9AM - 1PM. The cost is $50.00 for one parent and $90.00 for a couple. You must pay for this class before the class starts or you are not considered registered.

Strengthening Families Program (SFP) is held once a week from 6-8PM for fourteen weeks every four months for parents of children ages 6-11. This program is provided free to eligible families in Greenville and Spartanburg Counties.

Triple P is a one-on-one course which focuses on the specific problems or struggles a parent may be having with a child in order to provide some assistance. There is no set specific date for these classes but the facilitator will call you with more details and to set up an appointment. Currently, it is a free program but it may not remain so.

For more information on any of these parenting classes, click Programs / Parenting to click the name of the program for which you would like more information. For more information on Parenting Wisely and Back In Control for English speaking parents and Triple P, contact Lynn Hooper, Parenting Director, at 864-467-4099 or lynn@justsaysomethingsc.org. For more information on the Strengthening Families Program and Triple P for English speaking parents, contact Kristin Seward, SFP/Triple P Coordinator, at 864-467-4099 or kristin@justsaysomethingsc.org.

Question 9

Can I get a duplicate parenting certificate, I lost mine or it was not sent to me.

Answer

You may get another certificate for a $5.00 REPLACEMENT FEE if you provide us with your full name, the name of the parenting class, and the approximate date you took the class with us.

Question 10

I have to sign up for parenting classes and I can’t pay, who do I talk to?

Answer

Currently, our parenting courses are free for South Carolina Residents to attend. All you have to do is register online for the class you need to take and someone will call you with more details about the class soon.

Question 11

I was told DSS would pay for my class since they are making me take it. Do you take Medicaid or can you bill them?

Answer

Normally, we cannot bill DSS or take Medicaid, and if a case worker called or sent a letter stating DSS will cover the cost of a class, we would accept that. But currently, our parenting courses are free for South Carolina Residents to attend. All you have to do is register online for the class you need to take, and someone will call you with more details about the class soon.

Question 12

Can I attend the cheapest parenting class? I don’t have much money.

Answer

Parents should attend the parenting class that DSS recommends they take according to their children’s and family’s needs. But currently, our parenting courses are free for South Carolina Residents to attend so you may take whichever class you need despite the cost. All you have to do is register online and someone will call you with more details about the class soon.

Question 13

I have to take parenting classes, can my boyfriend / mother / friend sit in on the class with me?

Answer

If you want your boyfriend/mother/friend to attend class with you, you will need to be included on your registration form as a participant.

Question 14

I start parenting classes next week and I do not have a babysitter. Can I bring my child/baby with me to my parenting class?

Answer

Just Say Something does not provide childcare. Our office is not child friendly.

Question 15

I took parenting classes three years ago but DSS wants me to take them again. Do I have to pay again?

Answer

Thanks to a grant, currently all parenting courses are free for South Carolina Residents to attend.

Question 16

I have just signed up for parenting classes. Can you provide me with a letter saying that I am taking parenting classes?

Answer

After you have attended at least one parenting class, the Parenting Director will provide you with such a letter.

Question 17

I started parenting classes two weeks ago but I am not going to be able to make it next Monday/Tuesday. Can I just come in sometime next week to make up the class?

Answer

If you miss a parenting class, you will have to wait until that particular session comes up in the next cycle in order to make it up.

Question 18

I need to take parenting classes. Will you sign me up for virtual parenting classes?

Answer

No virtual parenting classes are scheduled at this time but we can add you to our waiting list.

Question 19

I will be late / in the afternoon when I come to the parenting class this Monday / Tuesday / Saturday. Can I bring my dinner / lunch and a drink with me to class?

Answer

You can bring a drink and a snack. If you bring food, we would appreciate it if you would try not to make a mess. We would also appreciate it if you would clean up afterwards and take your food trash with you or dispose of it in the trash can in our break room, near the classroom area. Thank you.

Question 20

I might be thirty minutes late to the next parenting class but that’s okay, right?

Answer

Parenting classes are held from 6PM-8PM. Parents are expected to arrive by 6:00PM. On the first night of class, we allow a little more time to arrive but, from then on, parents must be in class by 6PM. The door is locked at 6:15PM.

Question 21

I am the English-speaking parent of a child between the ages 6-11. How do I register for the Strengthening Families Program (SFP)?

Answer

To register for the SFP Program, click Programs / Strengthening Families Program to arrow down the page to (CLICK HERE) to register. If the form is not in English, click the top right corner of the form to choose the English. It may not seem like a lot of information, but we need it for our records. Almost immediately after clicking <Submit>, you will receive an email confirmation, and we will receive a notification to add you to the roster for the class you requested. Someone will call you with more details about the class soon.

Question 22

How do I register for the Triple P Program?

Answer

To register for Triple P, click Programs/ Parenting/ Triple P to arrow down the page to CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

If the form is not in English, click the top right corner of the form to choose English. Almost immediately after clicking <Submit>, you will receive an email confirmation, and we will receive a notification to add you to the roster for the class you requested. Someone will call you with more details about the class soon.

Question 23

I am the Spanish-speaking parent of a child between the ages 6-11. How do I register for the Strengthening Families Program (SFP) in Spanish?

Answer

Currently, our parenting courses are free for South Carolina Residents to attend. To register for the SFP Program in Spanish, click Programs / Strengthening Families Program to arrow down the page to CLICK HERE to register.

If the form is not in Spanish, click the top right corner of the form to choose Spanish. Almost immediately you will receive an email confirmation, and we will receive a notification to add you to the roster for the class you requested. Someone will call you with more details about the class soon. Or you may contact Mally Mitchell, SFP Coordinator, at 864-467-4099 or mally@justsaysomethingsc.org.

Preguntas frecuentes para padres para padres de habla Hispana:

Soy el padre de un niño de habla hispana entre las edades de 6 a 11 años. ¿Cómo me registro para el Programa Fortalecimiento de Familias (SFP) en español? Actualmente, nuestros cursos para padres son gratuitos para que asistan a los residentes de Carolina del Sur. Para registrarse en el programa SFP en español, haga clic en Programas de programas / Fortalecimiento del Programa de familias para flechar la página para hacer clic aquí para registrarse. Si el formulario no está en español, haga clic en la esquina superior derecha del formulario para elegir español. Casi de inmediato recibirá una confirmación por correo electrónico, y recibiremos una notificación para agregarlo a la lista de la clase que solicitó. Alguien te llamará con más detalles sobre la clase pronto. O puede comunicarse con Mally Mitchell, Coordinador de SFP, al 864-467-4099 o mally@justsaysomethingsc.org.

Question 24

I am the Spanish-speaking parent of young children ages 0-8. How do I register for the Parenting Wisely Enrichment Course in Spanish?

Answer

Currently, our parenting courses are free for South Carolina Residents to attend. To register for Parenting Wisely in Spanish, click Programs / Parenting / Parenting Wisely. Once on that page, arrow downwards to the CLICK TO REGISTER to enter all of your information. If the form is not in Spanish, click the top right corner of the form to choose Spanish. Almost immediately you will receive an email confirmation, and we will receive a notification to add you to the roster for the class you requested. Someone will call you with more details about the class soon. Or you may contact Mally Mitchell, SFP Coordinator, at 864-467-4099 or mally@justsaysomethingsc.org.

Soy el padre de habla hispana de niños pequeños de 0 a 8 años. ¿Cómo me registro en el curso de enriquecimiento de la crianza sabiamente en español? Actualmente, nuestros cursos para padres son gratuitos para que asistan a los residentes de Carolina del Sur. Para registrarse en la crianza de los hijos sabiamente en español, haga clic en programas / crianza / crianza de los hijos sabiamente. Una vez en esa página, arroge hacia abajo al clic para registrarse para ingresar toda su información. Si el formulario no está en español, haga clic en la esquina superior derecha del formulario para elegir español. Casi de inmediato recibirá una confirmación por correo electrónico, y recibiremos una notificación para agregarlo a la lista de la clase que solicitó. Alguien te llamará con más detalles sobre la clase pronto. O puede comunicarse con Mally Mitchell, Coordinador de SFP, al 864-467-4099 o mally@justsaysomethingsc.org.

Question 25

I am the Spanish-speaking parent of young children ages 8-17. How do I register for the Back In Control Parenting Enrichment Course in Spanish?

Answer

Currently, our parenting courses are free for South Carolina Residents to attend. To register for Back In Control in Spanish, click Programs / Parenting / Back In Control. Once on that page, arrow downwards to click the CLICK TO REGISTER to enter all of your information. If the form is not in Spanish, click the top right corner of the form to choose Spanish. Almost immediately you will receive an email confirmation, and we will receive a notification to add you to the roster for the class you requested. Someone will call you with more details about the class soon. Or you may contact Mally Mitchell, Parenting Coordinator, at 864-467-4099 or mally@justsaysomethingsc.org.

Soy el padre de niños pequeños de habla hispana de 8 a 17 años. ¿Cómo me registro para el curso de enriquecimiento de crianza de los hijos en español? Actualmente, nuestros cursos para padres son gratuitos para que asistan a los residentes de Carolina del Sur. Para registrarse para volver a controlar en español, haga clic en Programas / Parenting / Back in Control. Una vez en esa página, fleche hacia abajo para hacer clic en el clic para registrarse para ingresar toda su información. Si el formulario no está en español, haga clic en la esquina superior derecha del formulario para elegir español. Casi de inmediato recibirá una confirmación por correo electrónico, y recibiremos una notificación para agregarlo a la lista de la clase que solicitó. Alguien te llamará con más detalles sobre la clase pronto. O puede comunicarse con Mally Mitchell, Coordinador de Parenting, al 864-467-4099 o mally@justsaysomethingsc.org.

Question 26

I an the Spanish-speaking parent of children ages 0-17. How do I register for the Triple P Parenting Program in Spanish?

Answer

Currently, our parenting courses are free for South Carolina Residents to attend. To register for Triple P in Spanish, click Programs / Parenting / Triple P. Once on that page, arrow downwards to CLICK TO REGISTER to enter all of your information. If the form is not in Spanish, click the top right corner of the form to choose Spanish. Almost immediately you will receive an email confirmation, and we will receive a notification to add you to the roster for the class you requested. Someone will call you with more details about the class soon. Or you may contact Mally Mitchell, Parenting Coordinator, at 864-467-4099 or mally@justsaysomethingsc.org.

Soy el padre de niños de habla hispana de 0 a 17 años. ¿Cómo me registro para el programa de padres Triple P en español? Actualmente, nuestros cursos para padres son gratuitos para que asistan a los residentes de Carolina del Sur. Para registrarse en Triple P en español, haga clic en Programas / Parenting / Triple P. Una vez en esa página, fleche hacia abajo para hacer clic para registrarse para ingresar toda su información. Si el formulario no está en español, haga clic en la esquina superior derecha del formulario para elegir español. Casi de inmediato recibirá una confirmación por correo electrónico, y recibiremos una notificación para agregarlo a la lista de la clase que solicitó. Alguien te llamará con más detalles sobre la clase pronto. O puede comunicarse con Mally Mitchell, Coordinador de Parenting, al 864-467-4099 o mally@justsaysomethingsc.org.

Question 27

What is Circle of Parents? How do I register for Circle of Parents in Spanish?

Answer

Currently, Circle of Parents© is a parent support group for Spanish speaking parents who have successfully completed one or more Just Say Something parenting program. For more information, contact Mally Mitchell, Circle P Coordinator, at 864-467-4099 or mally@justsaysomethingsc.org.

¿Qué es el círculo de padres? ¿Cómo me registro en el círculo de padres en español? Actualmente, Circle of Parents © es un grupo de apoyo para padres para padres de habla española que han completado con éxito uno o más simplemente decir algo de programa de crianza. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Mally Mitchell, Coordinador de Circle P, al 864-467-4099 o mally@justsaysomethingsc.org.

Question 28

I am the parent of a child aged 6-12, can my child participate in this program?

Answer

This is a FREE program for youth age 6-12 so your child may participate, but space is limited.

Soy el padre de un niño de 6 a 12 años, ¿puede mi hijo participar en este programa? Este es un programa gratuito para los jóvenes de 6 a 12 años, por lo que su hijo puede participar, pero el espacio es limitado.

Question 29

Is there a fee in order for my child to participate in this program?

Answer

At this moment in time, there is no charge. However, it may change in the future.

¿Hay alguna tarifa para que mi hijo participe en este programa? En este momento, no hay cargo. Sin embargo, puede cambiar en el futuro.

Question 30

What would I need to do to get my child involved in this program?

Answer

The first step would be to visit Programs / Youth Programs / IMPACT Sports to learn about the program and take note of the date, time, and location of each sports activity. Then you would need to sign up your child by arrowing down to click Sign Up Here. If the form is not in English, please click the top right corner of the form to choose English. Then enter your information, click Submit, and you will receive an email confirmation. Later, you will also need to complete various permission forms in person. Please note that if you have more than one child, you will need to complete sign forms and permission forms for each child. For more information, contact Stacey Ashmore, Outreach Coordinator / IMPACT Sports, at 864-467-4099 or stacey@justsaysomethingsc.org.

¿Qué necesitaría hacer para involucrar a mi hijo en este programa? El primer paso sería visitar programas / programas juveniles / deportes de impacto para aprender sobre el programa y tomar nota de la fecha, los horarios y la ubicación de cada actividad deportiva. Entonces necesitaría registrar a su hijo flechando hacia abajo para hacer clic en Regístrese aquí. Si el formulario no está en español, haga clic en la esquina superior derecha del formulario para elegir español. Luego ingrese su información, haga clic en Enviar y recibirá una confirmación de correo electrónico. Más tarde, también deberá completar varios formularios de permisos en persona. Tenga en cuenta que si tiene más de un hijo, deberá completar los formularios de signo y los formularios de permiso para cada niño. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Stacey Ashmore, coordinador de divulgación / deportes de impacto, al 864-467-4099 o stacey@justsaysomethingsc.org.

Question 31

Does IMPACT Sports also provide services for families?

Answer

Does IMPACT Sports also provide services for families? Just Say Something provides Parenting Enrichment Courses in both English and Spanish. For more information, visit the Parenting section of our website. For information on parenting courses for English-speaking parents, contact Lynn Hooper, Parenting Director, at 864-467-4099 or lynn@justsaysomethingsc.org. For more information on the Strengthening Families Program and Triple P for English speaking parents, contact Kristin Seward, SFP / Triple P Coordinator, at 864-467-4099 or kristin@justsaysomethingsc.org. For more information on the Strengthening Families Program, Triple P, Parenting Wisely and Back In Control for Spanish speaking parents, contact Mally Mitchell, Parenting Coordinator, at 864-467-4099 or mally@justsaysomethingsc.org.

¿Impact Sports también brinda servicios para las familias? Just Say Something proporciona cursos de enriquecimiento de crianza en inglés y español. Para obtener más información, visite la sección de padres de nuestro sitio web. Para obtener información sobre los cursos de crianza de los padres para padres de habla inglesa, comuníquese con Lynn Hooper, Directora de Parenting, al 864-467-4099 o lynn@justsaysomethingsc.org. Para obtener más información sobre el Programa Fortalecimiento de Familias y Triple P para los padres de habla inglesa, comuníquese con Kristin Seward, Coordinador de SFP / Triple P, al 864-467-4099 o kristin@justsaysomethingsc.org. Para obtener más información sobre el Programa Fortalecimiento de Familias, Triple P, crianza sabiamente y de regreso en control para los padres de habla española, comuníquese con Mally Mitchell, Coordinador de Parenting, al 864-467-4099 o mally@justsaysomethingsc.org.

For information, contact Stacey Ashmore, Community Outreach Coordinator / IMPACT Sports, at 864-467-4099 or stacey@justsaysomethingsc.org.

Para obtener información, comuníquese con Stacey Ashmore, Coordinador de Alcance Comunitario / Sports de Impact, al 864-467-4099 o stacey@justsaysomethingsc.org.