
Goals & Objectives

Inclusivity and Adaptability
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Ask for help confidently when needed with less prompting at We Belong
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Identify situations that require them to employ emotional regulation skills and successfully utilize adaptive coping strategies while at We Belong
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Actively participate in conflict resolution and successfully resolve conflicts throughout the program with or without the assistance of a staff member

Empowerment
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Have a structured and predictable environment, and an individualized established routine
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Have individualized supports available to empower communication
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Have a sense of security that fosters self-confidence
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Have an established leadership role by their second week at We Belong, these roles have a broad range based on ability and interest

Life Skills
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Demonstrate at least one new life skill in each of the following topics; culinary, gardening, emotional regulation, and social justice
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Have an increase in social self-awareness and in communicating emotional needs
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Fully participate in cleaning up after themselves with or without prompting from staff members after each activity

Belonging
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Have a sense of deep connection in the We Belong environment
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Have a sense of being understood and valued in the We Belong environment
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Participate in community-engaged service-learning projects to enhance their sense of community
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Articulate (verbal or non-verbal) understanding of social justice topics learned about at We Belong after each lesson
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Engage in at least half of group activities and take initiative to involve others in activities at least once