The Children's Place

Mission: To break the intergenerational cycle of chemical dependency

Outcome Objectives:

   • Increase in perceived social support

   • Decrease in feelings of shame, guilt, self-blame, and hopelessness

   • Increase in healthy coping skills

   • Increase in knowledge about the manifestations, biological basis, and consequences of addiction

Focus:

Target Population: Children growing up in chemically dependent families

Ages: Children ages 5-13

Structure: Three 10 week cycles annually Fall, Winter, and Spring

Groups: Closed, structured, age appropriate, developmentally appropriate and culturally appropriate

Curriculum: The Children's Place Program

Facilitators: MFT trainees/interns

Co-Facilitators: Trained Mid-Peninsula Junior League Members

Time: 6:00-7:00 P.M. Wednesday Evening

Place: The Legacy Foundation
              1155 Broadway, Suite 129
              Redwood City, CA 94063

Cost: $350.00 Sliding Fee Scale Available

Contact: Kathy Wise 650-216-7811

E-mail: www.thechildrensplaceprogram.org