Family Nurturing Program will be offering an in-person SPARK group for approx. 4 families starting at the beginning of October . We are looking for families with younger school-age children to attend this program. Below is a description of the SPARK program and also attached is a more detailed description and our referral form. Please have interested participants contact our Case Manager: Sarah Johnston at 859-525-3200, ext. 216 or send a referral and we will contact them directly. We need all referrals for this program by *Monday, September 21st*.
SPARK– (Sparking Power And Resiliency in Kids) is a 12 week group for children (ages 3-17) and their parents/caregivers. This group is provided for children who have experienced physical abuse, sexual abuse, or neglect such as exposure to parental substance use or intimate partner violence. Children and their caregivers can expect to learn:
- What is trauma
- How it impacts the brain and then therefore their actions
- What are feelings and how to identify them
- How to cope with their feelings
- Experience a safe place to share their story and receive support
- Plan for future safety
- Caregivers also receive information on how to best care for a traumatized child and support regarding the unique challenges of caring for their child
Free childcare is also available on site for children who are too young for group or who don’t need to attend group.