Encompass Adoptees’ youth program is for kids 6-12 yrs and combines elements of both a support group and a mentoring program. The core program is from 11 am- 2 pm, and we sometimes offer an additional hour class before or after this. A mentor is always available to spend time with a youth who is having a rough day, and other activity optoions are avalable for youth who do not prefer the planned activities listed below. Activities change each session and are purposefully created to align with our goals but never required. Please see our youth program page, or contact us directly for more information.
Schedule:
10:50 Arrive & Settle in
11- 12:15 Art & Discussion Activity: focused on social emotional learning and resiliancy related to topics that specifically tie to the experience of those adopted/fostered/in kinship care. Intended to be more quiet, creative, conversational, and reflective
12:15- 1:pm Lunch & 20 min outside game (if weather permits)- Please bring clothing items to accomodate todays weather. This is something we have recently added based on the kid’s request (kids bring a packed meal- microwave available)
1- 2 Art Exploration & Learning Activity: Geared toward exploration, learning a new art skill, trying something new, and seeing themselves succeed.
2:00 Clean up & Final pick up
2-3 Mentor Meeting & Debrief