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Project

Project Heal

Center:

CA-USC, Childrens Hospital, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2007

Contact Information:

Karen Rogers
[email protected]
323-361-3826

Project Description:

Project Heal is a program for children with developmental disabilities and their parents. The program targets children 8-12 who have been abused or are at risk for abuse. The program consists of a sixteen week children's group and collateral parent group. the topics for the Children's group include:Identification & expression of feelings,Enhancing self-esteem & social skills, Personal boundaries and body rights, Sexual development/sexual education and Personal Safety Skills. The topics for the parent's group include: Acceptance of Disability, Affective Vocabulary, Self-Esteem/Personal Boundaries, Sexual Development/Puberty and Child Abuse. The goal of the parent group is to provide family support and empowerment.

Keyword(s):

Abuse, Family Support

Core Function(s):

Area of Emphasis

Child Care-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Family Members/Caregivers, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Urban, Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Single-County

Funding Source: