Goals & Objectives

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• Ask for help confidently when needed with less prompting at We Belong 

• Identify situations that require them to employ emotional regulation skills and successfully utilize adaptive coping strategies while at We Belong

• Actively participate in conflict resolution and successfully resolve conflicts throughout the program with or without the assistance of a staff member 

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• Have a structured and predictable environment, and an individualized established routine 

• Have individualized supports available to empower communication  ​

• Have a sense of security that fosters self-confidence 

• Have an established leadership role by their second week at We Belong, these roles have a broad range based on ability and interest 

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• Encourage self exploration rather than compliance; empowering each student to explore and develop their own interests.

• Demonstrate at least one new life skill in the following topics;  culinary, gardening, social-emotional regulation, and social justice 

• Have an increase in social self-awareness and in communicating social-emotional needs​

• Fully participate in cleaning up after themselves with or without verbal/non-verbal prompting from staff members after each activity 

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• Have a sense of deep connection in the We Belong environment

• ​Have a sense of being understood and valued in the We Belong environment

• Build self-confidence empowering an individual understanding of each students ability to offer meaningful contributions to their community. Including Community Based Service Learning Projects.

• Articulate (verbal or non-verbal) understanding of social justice topics learned about at We Belong after each lesson

• Increase each students interest and participation in group activities and take initiative to involve others in activities