FSO will be offering a group in partnership with The Children’s Aid Society for children whose mothers report the experience of woman abuse beginning January 31st, 2013. Types of abuse may include emotional, physical, verbal and sexual. This program also includes a group for mothers of the children attending the groups.
Ages: Children between the ages of 6 to 12
Purpose: To break the cycle of violence and to help children heal by talking and learning new ways of acting.
Where: Family Services Ottawa, 312 Parkdale Avenue, Ottawa
When: Thursday evenings from 6pm to 8pm. This group has twelve sessions beginning January 31st, 2013
Cost: Free
Money is available to assist with childcare and transportation.