Frequently Asked Questions
Who should come to KidWorks?
Children ages 5-18 and adults who are trying to cope with the results of divorce will find others like themselves at KidWorks. Groups are divided 5-8, 9-12, 13-18 and adults. Parents or guardians accompanying KidWorks children have a support group of their own to discuss the special needs of their children, effective parenting skills and the needs of parents dealing with the aftermath of a divorce.
What will a program participant do at KidWorks?
Group sharing, art activities, puppets, drama, and play, are some of the activities that trained facilitators will companion children through. Facilitators are trained to listen to children and respond in an encouraging, supportive manner. Children can paint, draw, and recreate stories.
What is the difference in support for children of divorce and counseling?
Support services are not treatment. They are not counseling. Support is listening, being present to children as they share thoughts & experiences, express feelings and ask important life situation questions. Support includes trusting that a child will share and heal when given a safe environment in which to do this work. It can even be fun. Children of divorce are not "broken" and do not need "fixing." They need to be given a place where they feel comfortable enough to express their deepest hurts.
Children and families needing additional special services will be referred to licensed professional counselors in CounselingWorks.
