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COBYS Family Life Education programs are provided to the community through partnerships with congregations, schools, parent groups, employers, and other community organizations in south central Pennsylvania. These partners:

  • Supply facilities and instructional equipment such as television/VCR/DVD, etc;
  • Promote the program and help recruit participants;
  • Appoint a group assistant to help COBYS staff with program and arrangements;
  • Offer light refreshments or a meal at each session;
  • Assist with registration; and
  • Provide financial support to cover a portion of program costs.

The cost for providing a program varies for partners. Some partners pay their required fee and offer the course for free. Others charge participants to attend. In some situations COBYS can use outside sources of funding to reduce the partner's cost or offer COBYS educators and curriculum at no cost to the partner. To learn more about hosting a course, contact Alice Steiert at education@cobys.org or 656-6580, ext. 505. Or print the partnership agreement form and mail to Family Life Education, COBYS Family Services, 1417 Oregon Rd., Leola, PA 17540.

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    The educator was open to any questions or comments from the group. We were never
    uncomfortable sharing in this setting because the educator was so open and thoughtful.
    —Landisville Mennonite Church
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    I appreciate the organization, the real life focus, and the engaging activities.
    The educator was so good with our kids. —Penn Manor High School
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    I enjoyed our partnership with COBYS in Active Parenting Now classes and look
    forward to future classes. —Jewish Community Center
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    Employees found the information useful. The format was easy to follow. Educators
    were dedicated. Good examples of real world situations. —Lancaster General Hospital
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