liz leroux, msw. rsw manager, ywca child & family services ywca of calgary child support program...
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Liz Leroux, MSW. RSW
Manager, YWCA Child & Family Services
YWCA of Calgary
Child Support Program at Sheriff King Home
Impact of Witnessing Domestic Violence
Heightened arousal Separation anxiety Nervous & anxious
behaviors Changes in play
Sleep disturbancesRegressionActing out behaviorsInternalizing behaviors
Child Support Program Philosophy
Designed to meet therapeutic needs of children & adolescents staying at SKH
Children recognized as clients with unique needs
Child Support Counsellors will support and advocate for children during their stay at the shelter
Child Support Program Goals
Provide a supportive relationship with children in a safe environment
Support children in identifying and expressing feelings
Facilitate development of problem-solving skills
Develop safety plans with children
Child Support Program Goals
Provide info around nature and forms of abuse and responsibility for violence
To facilitate the processing of traumatic experiences
To support moms with non-abusive parenting strategies
Empower moms to interact and take responsibility for their children
The Playroom
A safe, nurturing place for “kids to be kids” Child-centered play Inclusive setting, wheelchair accessible Opportunity for mom to have a break Not a day-care setting
The Playroom Hours
Preschool (0-5) Monday- Friday: 9:30-11:30AM
1:00- 3:00 PM
except Wednesday: 1:00-2:15 PM
Summer Hours: Monday- Friday: 9:30-11:30AM
School-aged Children(6+) Tuesday &Thursday: 3:30- 4:30 PM
Kids Club: Thursday after school
Summer Hours: Monday- Friday:1:00-3:00
PM, except Wednesdays 1:00-2:15PM