OUR PROGRAMS
Community safety is our #1 priority. We continue to review state and federal health guidance updates and adjust our programs and policies accordingly.
Saturday Core Program
Our Saturday Program is the main entry point into the P4K's community. Youth and teens in foster care, ages 4-19 develop new friendships, gain mentors, and hone their strengths and assets through highly creative and experiential learning.
Our trained staff and volunteers lead activities that promote curiosity, wellness, life skills development and a sense of belonging. Through heart-centered 🧡 engagement, we provide a safe place to build personal responsibility, effective communication and respect!
Activities include:
Creative + Expressive Arts Painting, Sculpting, Dance, Music, Film, Photography, Writing
Health + Wellness Cooking, Gardening, Yoga, Hiking, Breathing Exercises, Sports and Active Play
Technology Digital Design, Podcasting, STEM Activities, Robotics
Field Trips Parks, Museums, Camping, Beach, Pool, Community Festivals
Located at Watts/Willowbrook Boys & Girls Club most Saturdays, we rotate age groups every 2-3 weeks, and focus on building long-term relationships:
- PEACE GARDEN [4-6 years] Activities that weave elements of play and curiosity into mindful practices and socialization skills.
- EARLY EDUCATION [7-9 years] Activities that build on self-awareness, self-discovery and creative expression.
- CREATIVE EDUCATION [10-12 years] Facilitating strength based expression through creative arts, wellness and community collaboration.
- CONFIDENCE CLUB or LMN [13-15 years] Gender specific curriculum with a focus on social and emotional development.
- TEENS [16-19 years] Life skills curriculum supporting self-sufficiency, resourcefulness, connectedness and emotional well being.
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FAMILY COMMUNITY EVENTS
We hold family events every other month celebrating our youth and community! With activities that emphasize our collective strengths, we focus on community learnings and youth accomplishments. All youth and caregivers are invited!
Our events regularly include: themed photo booths, a pop-up library, arts and crafts, interactive music booth, free giveaways, delicious and nutritious home-cooked meals, enriching activities and games for all ages!
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TRANSITIONAL YOUTH SERVICES
A youth-centric, 'community mentoring' program supporting young people as they transition into adulthood.
Rather than a traditional mentor-mentee match, we have a group of people ready to support. With "just in time" mentoring, we make the right connections at the right time to meet the needs of youth. One or more volunteers could contribute simultaneously, collaboratively or successively.
Mental and physical health services, job and career support, transitional housing and self-sufficiency counseling are essential for young people in transition. While these services exist for youth, they're not always sure how to access them. Trained staff and volunteers help youth deal with the stress and confusion associated with these challenges, and connect them to these lifelines.
LEADERSHIP PROGRAM | ADVOCACY MOVEMENT
For over a decade, current and former foster youth in our Leadership Program have led self-advocacy efforts, implemented large-scale projects, and inspired others to advocate for themselves, inform others, and create meaningful change.
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