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Services:
Support and comprehensive services to child victims of domestic
and sexual violence. Services include counseling, play therapy
for young children, mentoring for school success, family
interaction activities, age-appropriate social/recreational
activities, and an eight-week summer Kids Camp designed for
children from violent homes with topics including ‘developing
positive self-esteem,’ ‘being safe at home and in the
community,” and ‘building communication skills.’ Services are
available to youth residing in the shelter and in the community.
For children residing in the shelter, on-going services are
encouraged after the family transitions to an alternate living
environment. The program emphasizes continuity and enhancement
of health, safety, and education as families face the trauma of
abuse and re-location issues. Licensed counseling staff,
certified teachers to conduct mentoring, and experienced program
staff provide services to children and parents to help ensure
school attendance and success and provide referrals and
transportation to address individual health and wellness needs.
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