Youth and Children Programs

Youth Services provides a variety of programs and services for children and youth. Some programs are designed to be preventative, while other program address specific challenges. If you have any questions, please feel free to email akrieger@warrentownship.net or call 847-244-1101 ext. 401.

All the programs are completed at this time but will be rescheduled for the fall, 2012. You may contact us for family counseling at any time.

Winter-Spring 2011/2012-- Click on the program for information and registration*

• GEMS-- Grow. Experience. Move.
• 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE TEENS-- Skills for Lifetime of Achievement
• FRIENDSHIP GROUP-- Social Skills for Youth
• SKILLS FOR LIVING-- Social, Self-Esteem and Coping Skills for Younger Children
• CAREER ESSENTIALS BOOT CAMP-- Learn Resume Writing, Interview and Networkings Skills
• STUDY SKILLS AND TEST ANXIETY-- for Teens
• COPING CAT-- Learning to manage anxiety
• THE SAFE ZONE-- A Group for Children of Divorce/Separation

In addition to the above programs, we also offer:

FREE SCREENING-- Teen Depression and Anxiety

This free screening is computer-based and is intended for ages 12-18. The teen and aprent are counseled on the results and educated on common mental disorders. Call to schedule screening at 847-244-1101 ext. 411.

TEEN2TEEN--Learning to Lead

Register for January 16. Parents can have their child attend the T2T from 9-1:30 PM and go to the Teen Center until 7 PM ($5.00 drop-in charge-open to members and non-members).

Sponsored by Healthy Communities/Healthy Youth Warren Township, this workshop on personal leadership is developed and presented by high school students for middle school students. This workshop provides a wonderful volunteer opportunity for Juniors/Seniors and a great experience for students in grades 6-8. Through fun and interactive activities, youth learn to understand themselves, others and how to make decisions in tough situations. To learn more, go to www.hchyteen2teen.com (click).