How can we do our best for the children in our midst who carry the heaviest burdens? Starting January 11, SCYM is partnering with the Nehemiah Foundation to offer a new series of four workshops designed for volunteers, mentors, church teachers and leaders, and anyone who works with children in the faith-based community.
Presented by experienced professionals, each workshop will cover a basic overview of the topic; help you learn where to find help in the community; and discuss how we can help children who face challenging circumstances.
All workshops are free, open to the community, and held at Maiden Lane Church of God (1201 Maiden Lane, Springfield, Ohio.)
Saturday, January 11, 9:00-11:00
BEYOND POOR: Helping kids in poverty
Poverty simulation; discussion of helpful strategies for working with families in poverty
Saturday, January 18, 9:00-11:00
BEYOND PAIN AND LOSS: Helping kids who’ve been hurt
Topics covered: Parent incarceration; loss in families; abuse; violence
Saturday, January 25, 9:00-11:00
BEYOND LABELS: Helping kids with mental health disorders
Topics covered: ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Bipolar, Attachment Disorders
Saturday, February 1, 9:00-11:00
BEYOND OUR COMFORT ZONE: Helping “those kids” become “our kids” in the church
Featuring a panel of church staff and laypeople from Springfield churches
You can register for the workshops by calling the Nehemiah Foundation (937)325-6226, or by emailing SCYMinistries@gmail.com with name(s) and which workshops you’ll be attending.
Click here for a one-page flyer of the workshops… and spread the word!
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