TRAINING IN OCTOBER

10/23, 24, & 25 Volunteer Children’s Grief Facilitator and Mentor Training

What's new at Kids hurt too

We moved into the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Kukui Center at 245 North Kukui Street, Suite 203, Honolulu, HI 96817. You can call Lil Love (545-5683) for more information or to enroll your family. We have expanded programs to include:

A. Peer Support Programs

1) Loss from parent separation due to divorce, incarceration, or other causes: meets first and third Tuesdays from 6-8 PM

2) Loss from suicide: meets first and third Wednesdays from 6-8 PM

3) Loss from the death of someone close: meets first and third Thursdays from 6-8 PM

4) Foster children and teens peer support: meets first Monday of each month from 6-8 PM

5) Foster children and teens peer support: meets second Tuesday of each month from 6-8 PM

All groups include dinner from 6:00-6:30 PM. There is no charge for participation. We accept donations.

B. Mentoring Programs

1) Computer skills training for K-12 and adults: call to get the schedule of classes (FREE). In association with Ohana Komputer. AVAILABLE NOW!

2) College preparation assistance for transitioning foster youth: call 255-5683 to schedule a time. In association with Hawaii Foster Youth Coalition. AVAILABLE NOW!

3) Arts and Crafts. In association with the Art to Go program through the Academy of Art and other accomplished artists. Starts this summer.

4) Junior Special Agent Training for 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, & 8^th grade foster youth. In association with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Starts in June for six weeks.

5) Poi for the Soul: learn about native Hawaiian agriculture and values, help taking care of a taro field. In association with Ka Papa Loi`O Kanewai. MEETS MONTHLY.

6) Surf for the Soul: learn surfing, water safety, and caring for the ocean. In association with Faith Surf School and many businesses and surf mentors. MAY 3^RD.

7) Seeds of Love: learn how to cultivate and recognize native plants, herbs, and flowers. In association with Native Plant Source – Dennis Kim. MAY 9^TH & MONTHLY.

8) Teen center: after school activities from 1:30 to 5:30 PM. To join contact the Hawaii Foster Youth Coalition at 255-8365. Here is what you can do at the Teen Center:

i. Develop your performance skills

ii. Play games like ping pong, foos ball, board games, and others as requested

iii. Get help with homework

iv. Eat healthy snacks

v. Create video productions

vi. Sign up for other fun activities

Parent loss hurts. Sometimes children feel physical pain with grief. They need comfort and reassurance. Attend to their physical aches with compassion, take it seriously, and provide medical care.

TRAINING IN OCTOBER

10/23, 24, & 25 Volunteer Children’s Grief Facilitator and Mentor Training