The Life Link Program is the centerpiece of Parent Plus
This is where we facilitate participation in life-enriching opportunities related to the arts, athletics, and academic pursuits, which offer a positive outlet and structured guidance. These activities also promote self-esteem and self-confidence by providing leadership and a sense of security that maybe missing from a child's life due to the loss of a parent or caregiver. Participation may be one-time or continuous.
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We may be contacted directly, through a third party representative such as a relative, friend, counselor, or mentor, or through an organization with which you are involved. The process is rather informal and we respect your privacy. |
Intellectual and Academic Pursuits
Parent Plus recognizes the importance of education, though focusing on studies can be quite difficult in trying times. Our first goal is to help kids maintain their grades and connect them with Tutoring and making sure they have the required books and supplies. Secondarily we would like to spark an interest in a particular subject and facilitate a life-long association with the interest.
Here are some Ideas:
| Animals Astronomy Botanical Gardening Geography Maps English Languages |
Maps Math Meteorology Microscope Models Science Telescope |
Athletics
There are many opportunities to get involved in athletics. Schools, community sports organization, YMCA, and private business offer structured sports programs. Some are prohibitive or require perseverance to succeed. Kids can have the opportunity to try something new, or continue in an existing sport. We emphasize learning about a sport you're interested in through books and literature. We help with participation fees, equipment, event admission, camps, lessons and instruction. Almost anything sports related is acceptable as long as it's in a structured and supervised format.
| archery baseball basketball BMX football |
gymnastics hiking hockey inline skating karate |
lacrosse mountain bilking motocross skateboarding skiing |
soccer swimming tennis wrestling |
The Arts
Imagine what you would like to do and check out local opportunities that are of interest. Use books and magazines to research ideas. Attend a theater production or begin dance, music, art or theater lessons and instructions. The field is wide open and it only takes a little effort to spark a child's imagination.
| Art Classes and Programs Crafts Dance Drawing Music and Instruments |
Painting Singing and Vocal Instruction Theater Woodworking |
Mentoring
Parent Plus will help with expenses incurred by adults who are facilitating participation or working directly with kids on a particular interest or project. If the mentoring role can be established Parent Plus will work to maintain the positive experience.