Children and Youth Program

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 13:33:14 GMT

Children and Youth Program

The Rainbow of Hope Children and Youth Program is designed to help children who live in a home with addiction learn that what has happened isn't their fault, that they're not alone and that there are other children and families who have had similar experiences. Families learn to talk, trust and feel again.

Ashley's Rainbow of Hope Children and Youth Program focuses on:

Young people learning that they are not the cause of addiction
There are other children who are living in homes with addiction, too
Learning to talk about addiction, trust and understanding feelings

Download the Children and Youth Program Brochure

The Ashley Children and Youth Program can be a step toward healing. Through art, games, a puppet show and other fun activities, children learn about the disease of addiction and how to express and cope with many of their feelings.

The Rainbow of Hope program is designed to help children ages 6 to 14 and their parents/caregivers. Typically, we enroll only 12 children in each session so that personal attention is assured. The groups are facilitated by trained teachers and counselors who have in-depth knowledge of addiction and recovery. The group is divided into age groups for age-appropriate activities and discussion.

Ashley's Children and Youth Program:

Is designed for young people ages 6 – 14 who are living with a family member who is an addict or in recovery
Provides trained addiction counselors and teachers with expertise in addiction and recovery
Offers personal attention for children who are dealing with addiction at home
Provides age-appropriate addiction education

Once their children are signed in, parents/caregivers take part in an all-day group experience of their own. The group, led by a professional counselor, focuses on the ways in which families use denial and silence. It also explores ways to open communication and rebuild trust.

The program is held the second Saturday of each month from 8:45 to 3:00 p.m. Lunch and snacks are provided.

Cost:

$75 - one child
$100 - two children
$125 - three+ children

Download the Children and Youth Program Registration Form

Registration required 1 week prior to program.

For more information or to register, please contact:

Tracey Nelson

Administrator of Family Services

Father Martin's Ashley
800 Tydings Lane,

Havre de Grace, MD 21078
Phone: 800.799.4673 x227

Direct: 410.273.2227

Click here to send an email to the 'Children's Program' to register or for more information.

Click for directions to the Ashley campus.

My children, for the first time ever, had the opportunity to be in the company of 10 other children who had been living a life just like their own. The relief they experienced when they realized that they did not have to keep the "family story" to themselves or try to explain such a confusing and heartbreaking life...everyone there already understood!

--Rainbow of Hope parent

A loved-one's addiction affects many family members including children. Please read this heart-felt letter "to addiction" that one of our Rainbow of Hope participants wrote. (Click the image above to enlarge)

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Children and Youth Program

Children and Youth Program

Ashley's Rainbow of Hope Children and Youth Program focuses on:

Ashley's Children and Youth Program:

Children and Youth Program