Choices
This program teaches youth to think before they act. It was developed to help preteens/teens consider consequences, understand that they are not alone in their feelings, and discover how to overcome obstacles standing in the way of happiness. It focuses on teaching youth to understand how values, attitudes, peer/family pressures, responsibilities and goals influence the choices we make. The Choices program is a resource for multiple disciplines and areas of concern. It is appropriate for all children, not just those who are facing consequences of their poor choices. The Choices program has been successfully used with private, public and home schools, after school programs, foster care programs, diversion programs, shelter / residential / detention programs, SED programs and with resource families. Youth are referred to this program by any of the CCYS programs, court services or school officials. Groups meet once a week for 6 weeks and are co-facilitated by trained group facilitators.