This program helps teens develop skills to advocate for themselves in positive ways. We offer Selfpower through the junior and senior high schools, working closely with the special education teachers to provide this program. The basic curriculum is augmented by guest speakers who are adults with developmental disabilities and who can be role models to the younger students. The program also includes activities that are fun, as well as, educational. Because the program is designed to be adapted to the needs of the students, it can be conducted each year throughout junior and senior high school.
Parents determine the topics for their meetings.
Each meeting begins with a family dinner. Following dinner the children attend the Children's Group directed by a Volunteer Families Together Youth Coordinator, where they meet new friends, participate in activities, and have the opportunity to share with other children. Volunteers from local universities make this evening especially enjoyable for the children. Together sponsors a Parent to Parent program that is affiliated with Washington State Parent to Parent. Families Together links Helping Parents to parents with similar concerns for support and friendship.