Referral Information Involvement in the Peer Group Program requires both a referral from a youth serving agency and the voluntary participation of the youth. Referrals can be initiated by calling the Peer Group Program office. Admission into the program is restricted by an open slot in the youth's age group and geographic location.
Service provision is limited to the Cedar Rapids metropolitan area.
The groups meet once a week for approximately one and one-half hours with a group leader. Transportation to and from the meeting is provided by the program. The groups are democratic and self-determining in nature. Activities range from sports to arts and crafts, participation and experience in community resources, or guest speakers on various topics of interest to the youth. Discussion sessions are utilized as a conduit through which feelings and attitudes can be exchanged in a free, open, and non-threatening environment.