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An early intervention program for children who witness or are exposed to woman abuse. The program provides group opportunities for children 4 to 16 years and their mothers to explore the effects of violence on the child and family.

The purpose of the program is to:

Provide early intervention with child witnesses of woman abuse.
Provide women and children with a safe place to discuss the violence they have experienced.
Support children to begin to heal from the effects of witnessing woman abuse by understanding it is not their fault or their responsibility.
Support mothers as they assist their children to heal from the effects of violence by gaining confidence in their parenting skills, and receiving support during the time the children are healing.
Reduce the need for more costly long-term intervention for children and families.

Mindful Fathering

A group for fathers involved with child welfare that are looking to deepen their connection with their families.

Fathers are invited to explore:

relationships with people who are important to them
their children's need for care and protection
the effects of anger
new parenting skills
the impact beliefs and behaviours that have affected relationships with partners and children

Reconnecting:

Reconnecting is a 10 session program for youth who have experienced separation and reunification with a parent due to immigration. Reconnecting has a theme based curriculum addressing such issues as isolation, separation, issues of loss, reunification with family and immigration issues. The program is offered twice a year.

Girl Talk:

Girl Talk is a ten-week group-counselling program for teenage girls from 13 to 16 years of age who have had some involvement or are at risk of becoming involved with child welfare officials due to conflict with their parents. The goal of the program is to help participants gain an understanding of the thoughts, feelings and behaviours that lead to conflict; and to help participants develop the tools and skills to form more positive relationships with their parents.

For information on any of these programs call 416-394-2424 and press "0" or email us at ycfc@bellnet.ca