For Children
Riverside offers a structured, therapeutic after-school program for children ages 6-12 who have experienced various challenges, including but not limited to:
- Neglect
- Homelessness
- Abuse
- Trauma-related and neurodevelopmental diagnoses such as PTSD or ADHD
The primary goal of the Family After-School Program is to prevent hospitalization or out-of-home placement for youth who require therapeutic services and cannot attend a traditional after-school setting.
We provide clinically intensive, trauma-informed services so children can learn to express themselves and gain coping skills to help them thrive. We offer individual services, group activities like art and movement therapy, trauma-informed care, and a space for discussing complex topics while building peer relationships.
For Families
Our philosophy is that “a child cannot be treated apart from their family, nor can the family be treated apart from the larger community.” Family support and collaboration are integral to children’s success, and to enhance those connections, we hold monthly events such as movie nights, art celebrations, regular youth advisory meetings, and family forums.
Hours
The Family After-School Program is typically open weekdays from 2:30-5:30 pm during the school year. Transportation is provided from school and can also be arranged at the end of the day; a child would be home by 6:15 pm. During the summer, our hours are 1:00- 4:30 pm.
