Adopt-A-Family’s onsite therapist Joan Kieffer (pictured above) is a Licensed Clinical Therapist with over 30 years of experience. She conducts individual, family, as well as group therapy sessions. Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches is helping to break the cycle of family homelessness by eliminating barriers that often prevent clients with mental health challenges from getting … May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Project Grow’s Inaugural Graduation Celebration A formal celebration of Project Grow’s graduates has been on Adopt-A-Family’s wish list for years, and on May 16, the agency hosted its inaugural Project Grow Graduation. The ceremony was designed to celebrate the achievements of the program’s fifth grade students as they transition out of the program, out … Project Grow Graduation
Adopt-A-Family Celebrates 40 Years In 1983, three Palm Beach County women heard a radio story about a family of four who had become homeless after exhausting their savings on medical bills. Determined to help the family get back on their feet, the women recruited members of the community to “adopt” the family … Adopt-A-Family Celebrates 40 Years
From the land to the sea, museums to theatres, waterparks to the classroom, Project Grow’s 2023 summer camp has been a blast. Here are some of our favorite moments so far: Children’s Production: The Lion King Jr. at Lake Worth Playhouse Each Project Grow class took their turn seeing Lake Worth Playhouse’s production of The … Some of Our Favorite Moments from 2023 Summer Camp (So Far!)
Adopt-A-Family’s Youth Success Group participated in a 6-week “Youth Issues, Youth Voices” dialogue group led by Barbara Cheives of Converge & Associates. The sessions explored topics like racial and ethnic tension, violence in the community, healthy relationships, and substance abuse. Each gathering allowed students the space to openly share opinions and experiences, and brainstorm solutions … Youth Success Group Completes 6-Week “Youth Issues, Youth Voices” Dialogue
Project Grow’s Impact Highlighted in Recent Report Project Grow is designed to provide academic, social, and emotional support to elementary school students who have experienced homelessness and housing instability. In 2022, we invested in an independent evaluation of the program to measure Project Grow’s effectiveness in meeting its goals. The recently released Project Grow Student Progress Report published … Project Grow’s Impact Highlighted in Recent Report