Encompass Adoptees youth program combines elements of a support group with mentoring. The core program is from 11 am- 2pm, plus an add on hour is available before the core program to encourage time for parents to have time for a date with their partner or have some additional self care time. This means you can choose the drop off time that best suites your family. For our Core program, Block 1 is intended to be more quiet, creative, conversational, and reflective. During Bock 3, a planned fun and creative activity will be available, but youth are also able to choose from other activities as well such as playing a game with a mentor and or other youth. Additionally a mentor is always available to spend time with a youth who is either having a rough day and/or does not prefer the planned activities listed below. Activities are purposefully selected to align with our goals, but never required. Please see our youth program page, or contact us directly for more information.
This week:
10-11- Add on Hour: Trauma Informed Yoga & mindfulness activities -with Meredith Thorn (EMBER certified)
Core:
11-12:15- Block 1: Art & Discussion- Honoring important moments/memories-- Decorate a picture frame for a memory with Heather Gonzales King
12:15- 1- Block 2: Lunch (kids & mentors bring packed meal- (microwave available, refrigerator available for special diets)
1- 2- Block 3: Specials- Music with Clare Pruitt
2pm Final pick up
Adult Adoptees & Mentors participating throughout today: Matt Burke, Laura Beale, Heather Gonzales King, Jaz Fonseca-Folden .
-Please note- activities offered change each week-