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FAMILY CONNECTION: Activites
Site-Based Activities
Children’s Support Groups: Children meet in small groups with Family Connection staff to participate in guided discussions and activities, which help them learn about themselves, their feelings, friends, goal setting and how to make healthy choices.
Parent Support Groups: Parents meet in small groups with Family Connection staff. This group provides a support system for the parents, focusing on their children.
Learning Tools Kit: Family Connection staff use activities in the Learning Tools Kit to assist parents in teaching their children basic life and educational skills.
Family Play Time: Family Connection staff model for parents how to spend recreation and relaxation time with their children through activities such as reading stories, watching videos and participating in gym activities.
Drug-Free Alternative Activities
Art With a Heart: Children are matched one-on-one with performing arts mentors to create their own "performance" together.
Family Outings: Social and recreational outings for the whole family (away from the shelter).
Camp Broadway: A week-long camp emphasizing the performing arts and culminating in a production.
Kids’ University: A week-long summer learning experience on a University or College campus.
Outdoor Adventure Camp: A week-long outdoor camping experience including swimming and horseback.
Back-to-School Party: School-age children receive backpacks filled with new school supplies while celebrating at a back-to-school party.
Community Service Projects: Family Connection staff coordinate a variety of service projects for parents and their children.
For questions about Family Connection please call: at 214-887-0726
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides funds for a portion of the activities described on this site. This does not imply their endorsement or concurrence with statements or conclusions contained herein
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