Family Support & Inclusion
The Family Support and Inclusion Specialist is here to support the needs of all military and veteran families by offering confidential support, information, referrals and unique programming to family members with exceptionalities and complex needs. Learning to navigate the social services in a new community is stressful; our Family Support and Inclusion Specialist can help.
Family Support & Inclusion Programs
Family Support & Inclusion offers a variety of programs that help connect families with special needs.
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Building Blocks
Building Blocks is a 5-week program taking place once a week. Building Blocks is a program that uses Lego as a tool in a structured and inclusive way to increase motivation to participate and positive interaction with peers. Throughout the program the children will be using and developing social skills, building strategies such as sharing, taking turns, making eye contact, problem solving, self-regulation, practicing patience, and using fine motor skills. Each week the children will be working in small groups where they will be given a role to assist in the completion of building a Lego set.
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Emotionally Empowered Kids
Emotionally Empowered Kids is a 6 week program offered twice a year. The program is specifically tailored to empower children aged 8 -12 with the essential skills to understand and manage their emotions effectively. Our curriculum, which blends interactive exercises, games, and discussions makes learning about emotions both educational and enjoyable. Each week is carefully crafted to build upon the previous one, fostering gradual but significant progress in emotional regulation.
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Children's Friendship Training
Children’s Friendship Training is an evidence-based, group-format, parent-assisted social skills intervention for children ages 8 – 12. Children are taught crucial social skills and are given the opportunity to practice these skills in session during role-play and play activities. Parents are taught how to assist their children in making and keeping friends by providing feedback through coaching during weekly socialization homework assignments designed to build on skills practiced in the sessions.
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Peers®
The UCLA Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relationship Skills (PEERS®) is a manualized, social skills training intervention for adolescents and young adults. PEERS is designed for motivated teens in the 7th-12th grade who are interested in learning ways to help them make and keep friends.
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Exceptional Parents
A support group for caregivers of children with all special needs. Connect with other families in your community and discuss topics that affect and interest you. Gain support and insight from local families. Runs once a month from September - June.
