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Stepping Stones
under the auspices of Good Samaritan Hospice a 501 c 3 non-profit organization at 3825 Electric Road, SW, Roanoke, VA 24018, 776-0198
Stepping Stones is a monthly support group for children who have suffered the loss of a parent or guardian. It is the hope that this on-going group will provide children who have experienced such a loss the opportunity to establish continuing relationships with one another. It is not the intent of this group to provide or take the place of counseling, but is the intent to provide children with this shared experience the opportunity to interact socially in an accepting and fun environment.
Stepping Stones will allow children who have suffered this loss to know they aren’t alone. It will provide them an environment where they don’t feel so separate and different from their peers.
2008– 2009 Schedule
September 11 *
October 9
November 13*
December 11
January 8*
February 12
March 12 *
April 2
May 14*
* Concurrent parents’ program
Closings due to inclement weather will follow Roanoke County Schools.
During the meetings, children will be grouped according to age and will have many opportunities to meet and get to know one another as well as enjoy games, crafts, and “mystery guest” entertainers.
Trained volunteers and facilitators will be present to interact with the children. A parent-resource table will be available, and programming for parents will be offered bi-monthly. Informal discussion for parents will be available every session.
To register your child (by the Tuesday prior to the meeting) or for more information, please call Carolyn White at 769-0122 or Good Sam at 776-0198.
Additional Information:
Children from Kindergarten through 8th grade are encouraged to attend Stepping Stones. Meetings will take place the second Thursday of every month, from September through May.
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