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Peer Support Group for Boys Adapting to Divorce

Divorce, by it’s very nature, transforms and redefines families forever.  All kids face new challenges and develop coping strategies to deal with their transforming families.  Much of this unfolds slowly, quietly despite the fact that it raises new questions and issues with each new life stage. 
 
Polson Middle School, in collaboration with Madison Youth and Family Services, has created a group for boys who have experienced the divorce of their parents.  It is a voluntary school-based support group for 8th grade boys that meets biweekly during the school day.  The group will provide a consistent, safe environment with their peers to learn about healthy coping strategies and how to support one another.  It is our goal to provide information to normalize their experiences and offer strategies to handle their emotions and their actions in the healthiest possible way.  We would begin the group in January and end in May, 2007.  The group will occur during a related arts period, hopefully a study hall

For information please contact either Charlene Doane (245-6487) or Scott Cochran (245-1043)

DONATIONS NEEDED – In coordination with Madison Community Services, the Social Services Department is in need of personal items, these are items that our neighbor’s cannot purchase with Food Stamps.  Please contact Wendy Larson for a list of items needed.

Social Services News:

• Don’t be Cold this Winter - Applications for Fuel Assistance will begin September 12th.  Contact Wendy Larson at 245-5655 to find out if you qualify.
• The Warm the Children program is soon to begin.  Contact Wendy Larson if you would like to apply.
• Through the efforts of Madison Community Services Holiday Baskets are provided to people in need.  If you’d like to find out more about this program or would like to volunteer please call 245-5655.