SACK DINNER FOR SAVE THE FAMILY

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

Thank you very much for committing to sponsor our dinners/lunches for our children’s programs. We have two programs that occur several times a week that are in session for the kids.

Information on what you are giving to:

KIDS WORKS is a unique service for children 3-9. In an atmosphere of safety and acceptance, children learn developmentally appropriate ways of communicating interacting, and behaving. These essential skills provide the foundation required to develop a positive sense of self worth. This empowers children to better deal with life, their parents, and society. The program uses mulit-media art experiences as a means of helping children examine their beliefs, express their thoughts, learn cooperation, resolve conflicts, and express emotion and affection in constructive ways.

PRE-AND_ADOLESCENT LIFE SKILLS (PALS) is designed for the specific needs of youth, ages 10-13 and ages 14-17. PALS provides a safe and accepting place for youth to learn how to manage feelings while learning more effective social skills in relation to parents, peers, and society. The primary goals of PALS are (1) to help youth develop positive self-esteem, build interpersonal skills and improve decision-making capabilities, and (2) to connect youth to positive educational, recreational, and cultural experiences within the greater community.

The children within homeless families are considered to be “at hope.” They require intervention and positive prevention programs which strengthen the family and increase access to community services. KIDS WORKS and PALS enhance children’s opportunities for change. These children may be more likely to avoid the juvenile justice system when a vehicle for enhancing their emotional health is provided.

• WHAT:  Sack lunches/dinners (depending on what time/day you commit to) including a finger food main course, chips, fruit or veggie, and dessert.  We provide drinks and utensils.

Recommendations: PLEASE ASK VOLUNTEER DEPARTMENT ABOUT NUMBER OF MEALS NEEDED AND DELIVERY TIME

Finger Food Main Course: (some kids may have allergies, maybe to include options)

• Ham and Swiss sandwich
• turkey and cheddar sandwich
• bologna sandwich
• PP&J
• Smuckers "Uncrustables" kids LOVE these pre-made PB&J's because they are crustless
• Lunchables
• Wraps

• Chips
• Fruit (strawberries, apples, bananas, etc.)
• Jell-O
• Cheese cubes
• Fruit/veggie
• Granola bar
• Pretzels/chips
• Apple sauce/fruit cup
• Trail mix
• Kudos and Chewy Granola Bars
• Fruit snacks

• WHERE:  450 W 4th Place, downstairs, time and date specified by Volunteer Department.  See map on reverse side of this page.

Becky. at 898-0228 x229 or beckym@savethefamily.org to sign-up, if you have any questions or if you must cancel your scheduled date.

• After you bring dinner please make sure to fill out In-kind forms (including volunteer time) when making delivery.