|
|
|
|
GIRL POWER! / GUY TIME PROGRAM OVERVIEW & PHILOSOPHY
|
|
The Oakland Family Services' Girl Power! / Guy Time programs are an
empowerment and skill-building program to help girls and boys, from 5th -
8th grade, make healthy choices and build positive self-esteem. The 8-week
program includes topics that are chosen by the students with prevention
education as part of the curriculum. A community project, also chosen by the
group, is incorporated throughout the meetings and is performed at the end
of the session. Family nights provide parent/child interaction, as well as
parent education; and a graduation ceremony at the end of the group provides
a celebration of the child's accomplishments in the program. |
|
GIRL POWER! / GUY TIME PROGRAM SERVICES
INCLUDE: |
- Prevention education and guidance
- Resistance skills to peer pressure
- Provide parenting education
- Socialization
- Build positive self-esteem
- Individual support from group leaders
- Linkage of services, if needed
|
|
GIRL POWER! / GUY TIME PROGRAM SERVICES WORK
WITH CHILDREN: |
- Having difficulty in school
- Having difficulty making friends
- Easily influenced by others
- Have low self-esteem
- Being bullied or is a bully
- Needing to learn problem solving skills
- Displaying challenging behaviors
- Needing a fun, safe and open environment to grow
|
|
GIRL POWER! / GUY TIME LEADERS IMPACT THE
CHILDREN BY: |
- Preparing them for life's challenges
- Being able to resist drugs and alcohol
- Learning to problem solve effectively
- Acquiring the skills to effectively socialize with other kids
The Girl Power! / Guy Time leaders are there to support the positive
growth of the children, providing parents with a confidence and comfort in
their child's development.
|
|
HOW DO I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS
PROGRAM?
|
|
For more information about specific Family Support Department programs or services offered by Oakland
Family Services, please contact Luginia Srygley, Family Services Specialist, at 248.858.7766, ext. 209.
|
|
Click Here for OFS
Locations >>>
|
