Programs for Children & Youth
Young Roots
Age-appropriate learning experiences that help children and teens build confidence, emotional awareness, communication, healthy relationships, resilience, leadership, and a stronger sense of identity.
For young people, The Mask You Wear uses gentle, age-appropriate language about feelings, fitting in, confidence, identity, pressure, and being your true self.
What changes here
See the path from where you are to what you can build.
You may arrive feeling
Age-appropriate learning experiences that help children and teens build confidence, emotional awareness, communication, healthy relationships, resilience, leadership, and a stronger sense of identity.
We work on
- Children’s Growth
- Teen Journey
- Family Connection
You can leave with
- Greater emotional awareness and confidence communicating needs.
- Practical calming, problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Stronger goal-setting, self-advocacy, resilience, and leadership habits.
- Improved communication and shared expectations between young people and caregivers.
Program Overview
Know what to expect before you enroll
Review who the program serves, what you will work on, expectations, accessibility, safety information, and next steps.
Children’s Growth
Practical learning focused on choices, confidence, consistency, emotional regulation, learning from mistakes, and trying again.
Teen Journey
Guided exploration of identity, emotions, confidence, relationships, discipline, goals, leadership, and purpose.
Family Connection
Caregiver communication, shared expectations, take-home practice, and resources that reinforce learning outside the session.
Who It’s For
Eligibility
Children ages 7–12 and teens ages 13–18 whose age fits the announced session. Registration and required consent must be completed by a parent or legal guardian.
Who Should Choose Different Support
This may not be the right fit when…
The program is not a substitute for clinical treatment, crisis care, intensive behavioral services, medical care, or school-based special education services.
Benefits
What you can build
- Greater emotional awareness and confidence communicating needs.
- Practical calming, problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Stronger goal-setting, self-advocacy, resilience, and leadership habits.
- Improved communication and shared expectations between young people and caregivers.
Expectations
What participation asks of you
- Young people participate respectfully at an age-appropriate level without being forced to disclose private experiences.
- Parents or guardians complete required consent, emergency contact, pickup, accessibility, and media-preference information.
- Participants attend consistently and practice age-appropriate tools between sessions when take-home activities are provided.
- Caregivers communicate relevant safety, health, accessibility, or support needs before participation begins.
Access
Accessibility and accommodations
We welcome accommodation requests related to mobility, communication, sensory needs, language access, transportation, caregiving, or technology. Share needs during registration so reasonable arrangements can be discussed.
Care and Boundaries
Safety and support
Guardian consent, emergency contacts, health and accessibility needs, authorized pickup adults, and media preferences are required. Programs are educational and supportive and do not replace licensed clinical care or emergency services.
Questions Before You Begin
Frequently asked questions
Can my child be required to share personal experiences?
No. Activities are designed to be age-appropriate, and young people are not required to disclose private experiences to participate.
Do parents or guardians need to participate?
Registration and consent require a parent or legal guardian. Some activities may also include caregiver involvement depending on the program track.
How are age groups handled?
Children and teens are placed in announced age-appropriate tracks. The team confirms the correct group before enrollment is finalized.
What happens after registration?
The team confirms the cohort, schedule, location, price, consent requirements, pickup procedures, and accommodations before the first session.
Your Next Step
Ready to begin?
Go directly to registration. The team will confirm availability, schedule, cost, format, and preparation before participation begins.
Register and Give Consent