MISSION
We connect separated siblings in foster care, providing opportunities for them to heal, grow, and maintain their sibling bond during a very difficult chapter in their lives.
VISION
To preserve separated sibling's fundamental right to feel safe, loved and have a sense of belonging, inspiring them to become compassionate and responsible adults, and ultimately stop the generational cycle of abuse and neglect.
VALUES
- CHILD FOCUSED
- COLLABORATIVE
- RESOURCEFUL
- COMMITTED
- EXCELLENCE
UPCOMING EVENTS
January 2012
~Mechanics of it All, Saturday 1/07, 10a-1:15p at Valley Auto Mall
~Goal Setting, Saturday 1/28, 9:30a-1p at Child Focus
February 2012
~Sibling Snow Day, Saturday 2/18, 7am-5pm at Camp Lee Canyon
~Bagel Masters, Saturday 2/25, 9:30a-1p at Child Focus
March 2012
~Cooking, Saturday 3/10, 8am-5pm at SWCTA
~Classic Arts, Saturday 3/24, 9:30a-1p at CSN W Charleston
April 2012
~Thunderbirds, Thursday 4/5, 9am-4pm at Nellis Air Force Base
~EMS, Saturday 4/14, 8am-11am at Firestation #1
~Camp Anytown, 4/26-29 at Camp Lee Canyon
May 2012
~Las Vegas 51's, Sunday 5/6, 11am-3pm at Cashman Field ~Mothers Day Tea, Saturday 5/12, 11am-1pm at the Southern Highlands Spa
~CTB Training, Saturday 5/19, 9:30a-1p at Child Focus
June 2012
~CTB Orientation, Sunday 6/10, 12pm-4pm at Flamingo Library
~Camp To Belong Nevada, 6/23-29 at Pathfinder Ranch
July 2012
~High Ropes, Friday 7/6, 8am-3pm at Camp Lee Canyon
~Canoe & Kayaking, 7/11-13, 11am-5pm at Boulder Beach
August 2012
~Back to School Shopping, Saturday 8/11, 8am-2pm at WalMart
~Self-Advocacy, Saturday 8/25, 9:30a-1p at Boyd School of Law
September 2012
~Fishing, 9/8-9, 4pm-7pm at Boulder Pond
~Volunteerism, Saturday 9/22, 9:30a-1p at TBD
October 2012
~Renaissance Fair, 10/13-14, 9am-1pm at Sam Boyd Stadium
~Embracing Tech, Saturday 10/27, 9:30a-1p at Child Focus
November 2012
~Underwater, 11/11-12, 9am-3pm at The Mirage
~Exiting Care, Saturday 11/17, 9:30a-1p at Child Focus
December 2012
~Gift of Giving, Saturday 12/1, time TBD at Planet Hollywood
PROGRAMS
Share & Discovery: The synthesis of Clinical Case Management, Academic Success, Sibling Preservation and Independent Living. Designed to educate youth in care in a manner that uniquely engages them as a sibling unit, incorporating clinical components to improve their mental health while enabling them to spend time together as a family.
Clinical Case Management: Studies indicate that a majority of youth in care suffer from emotional or psychological disorders. While testing the incorporation of clinical case management in 2010, we found that youth are much more amenable to therapeutic assistance, making it more effective, when it is unobtrusive and incorporated into fun activities like those in our Share & Discovery curriculum.
Academic Success: An overwhelming number of children in foster care are at risk academically. Chidl Focus uses an individualized approach to improve the overall academic performance of separated siblings beginning in middle school. Youth receive mentoring as well as services such as tutoring from licensed and experienced compagnies.
Sibling Preservation: While children living in foster care frequently get separated from their siblings, Child Focus works to preserve the sibling bond through regulary scheduled fun and educational events. The agency also administers Camp To Belong, our pillar Sibling Preservation program, a week-long summer camp reuiniting siblings for personal & emotional growth, confidence building activities and family bonding time.
Independent Living: Many children living in foster care have difficulty obtaining basic independent living skills. Child Focus administers a speciliazed curriculum of self sufficiency training. Topics range from financial management, employment, resume writing and interview skills, college and career life, and self empowerment seminars.
VOLUNTEERING
For further information and to volunteer please contact:
Jeff Grandy
Program Manager
702-436-1624 x5
jeff@childfocusnv.org
