Encompass Blog

Age Range: 12-15 mo.


CHERISH

June 26, 2018  |   |  By Encompass

CHERISH: CHERISH™ (CHildren Encouraged by Relationships in Secure Homes) is a program to promote the social-emotional well-being of children in out-of-home care that was developed by Kindering. As a foster parent or relative caregiver, you play an essential role in the life of the child in your home. Young foster children are particularly vulnerable and […]

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Sibshops

June 19, 2018  |   |  By Encompass

In most families, siblings will have the longest-lasting relationships with each other. This can be especially challenging for families in which a child has a disability or special needs. Sibshops provide peer support, guidance and information in a lively, recreational setting to typically-developing kids ages 5-11 whose siblings have unique and special needs, developmental delays, […]

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Kinship

June 19, 2018  |   |  By Encompass

Kinship Care Support connects relative caregivers (grandparents, aunts, uncles, and siblings) and the children in their care to resources and a community of other families in similar situations. Go from overwhelmed to well-equipped with Kinship Care Support! Kinship Care Support services available: Assistance with accessing services such as counseling, parenting classes, health care, legal assistance, […]

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Connections

June 19, 2018  |   |  By Encompass

Encompass Connections is a free program that provides resources, information, and social support for families with children with unique and special needs, developmental delays, disabilities, or who are receiving pediatric therapy services. To stay informed about Connections, follow the Encompass Connections page on Facebook!

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