Encompass Adoptees’ youth program is for kids adopted, in fostered care, or in kinship care between 7-12/13 years old. It combines elements of both a support group and a mentoring program, and offers parents 3 hrs of daytime respite. The program curriculum is designed to offer activities and interactions that promote reliance building, character development, and support in processing experiences related to being adopted, fostered, and/or kinshipped. For more details please see our youth program page under the “Groups” tab.
The program is deveeloped and facilitated by adult mentors who have lived experience and are available to youth throughout the program at a ratio of one mentor per one-two youth.
Activities differ each month.
Schedule:
10:50 Arrive & Settle in
11- 12:15 Art & Discussion Activity: focused on social-emotional learning and resiliency 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 accommodate today’s weather. This is something we have recently added based on the kid’s request (kids bring a packed meal- microwave available)
1- 2pm Art Exploration & Learning Activity: Geared toward exploration, learning a new art skill, trying something new, and seeing themselves succeed.
2:00pm Final pick up
2-3pm Mentor Meeting & Debrief