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Parents for Transition

Two Parents for Transition programs are available depending on the age of the child. The 6-week program is geared towards parents raising children with invisible disabilities in kindergarten though 10th grade. The 8-week program is geared towards parents raising children with invisible disabilities who are in 11th and 12th grade. 
6-Week Program
WEEK 1: Welcome; Goal setting
WEEK 2: Self-disclosure / What are the Five-Self's?
WEEK 3: Community resources (Guest speakers)
WEEK 4: Parent discussion 
WEEK 5: Parent self-care 
WEEK 6: Wrap up; Celebration

8-Week Program
WEEK 1: Welcome; Goal setting
WEEK 2: Self-disclosure
WEEK 3: Community resources (Guest speakers)
WEEK 4: How to pay for college without applying for student loans
WEEK 5: What are the Five-Self's?
WEEK 6: Parent discussion 
WEEK 7: Parent self-care
WEEK 8: Wrap up; Celebration
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Youth For Independence

Youth for Independence is a 6-week program that is geared towards youth aged 12-22 with invisible disabilities.  This course will be ideal for youth who do not have access to an adult support system.  The course will teach youth how to advocate for themselves in order to transition to independence. ​
6-Week Program
WEEK 1:
 
Welcome; Goal setting
WEEK 2: Self-disclosure / The Five-Self's
WEEK 3: Community resources (Guest speakers)
WEEK 4: Group's topic choice
WEEK 5: Youth self-care
WEEK 6: Wrap up; Celebration
Program topics can be customized for groups and individuals based on interests and needs.
Contact Us About Programs
Irving S Gilmore Foundation logo
The City of Kalamazoo logo
The Stryker Johnson Foundation logo
Kalamazoo Community Foundation logo
Support for this program was provided by Kalamazoo Community Foundation, The Stryker Johnston Foundation, The City of Kalamazoo, Irving S. Gilmore Foundation and John E. Fetzer Institute Fund of the Kalamazoo Community Foundation.

Location

Kalamazoo, MI
​Workshop locations vary

Phone

269-290-1229

Email

parentsfortransition@gmail.com
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