Workshops and Events
Connecting. Building Trust. Having Fun.
Relationships change lives
Life-skills Workshops
We gather young people experiencing foster care, connect them with mentors, and help them to reimagine who they can become through interactive, topic-driven workshops. Our one-to-one ratio between adults and youth ensures each youth feels seen and valued. Smaller breakouts after the presentation facilitate mentor/youth interaction.
Workshops meet once a week for 90 minutes for 3 consecutive weeks, followed by a fun event on the 4th week. A family hosts workshops in their home and we provide a meal each night. All of our presenters are experts in their field and equipped to engage our youth. Workshop topics include:
Dreaming: Learning to dream and overcome barriers to pursue the life we want
Built to Last: How life-transforming habits help us to achieve our dreams
We All Have a Story: Personal stories of perseverance and redemption
Challenge: Games that build trust, problem-solving skills, and teamwork
Money: How to manage our money to help achieve our dreams
Physical Health: How the way we eat, sleep, and move affects our lives
Emotional Health: Learning to understand and manage our emotions
Making Food I Enjoy: Learning how to make healthy, tasty, and affordable meals
Connecting Events
Having fun together is crucial to connecting and building trust. Whether it’s a swimming party or BBQ, white water rafting or rock climbing, a girls-only movie night or holiday party, our young people and mentors play together often to deepen their relationships.
