Transcript YWCA Sheriff King Home

YWCA of Calgary
Child Support Program at
Sheriff King Home
Liz Leroux, MSW. RSW
Manager, YWCA Child &
Family Services
Impact of Witnessing
Domestic Violence
 Heightened arousal
 Separation anxiety
 Nervous & anxious
behaviors
 Changes in play
Sleep disturbances
Regression
Acting out behaviors
Internalizing 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 nonabusive parenting strategies
Empower moms to interact and
take responsibility for their children
The Playroom
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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: 9:3011:30AM
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
Assessment & Intervention
Assessment
 Parenting Intake
 Children’s Intake
 Playroom Observations
 Play Themes
Interventions
 Child–centered play
 Resources & Referrals
 Parenting Strategies &
Support
 Safety Planning with
School-aged children
 Worry Buddies
 Kids Klub
 Journaling
 Relaxation Techniques