Parents for TransitionTwo 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 |
Youth For IndependenceYouth 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.
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.
LocationKalamazoo, MI
Workshop locations vary |
Phone269-290-1229
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