MISSOULA — The vacation break might be difficult for households looking for actions for teenagers when college is out — and that is very true for youngsters dwelling in group houses.
Youth Properties is searching for neighborhood assist to supply these youngsters with memorable actions throughout winter break. Actions might embody skating at Glacier Ice rink, a day journey to Fairmont or a day of snowboarding at an space resort.
Chief Government Officer Amy Schaer says they’re hoping individuals will contribute to supply a enjoyable winter break that their youngsters want and deserve.
“There’s one dwelling that we have now that has the custom of going to the flicks yearly on Christmas night time, and inevitably, there are one or two youngsters who’ve by no means been to the flicks of their whole life and so we actually imagine that we need to give them the traditional childhood experiences they’d usually have,” Schaer stated. “How essential that’s for their very own childhood progress for laughter and pleasure and simply to expertise new issues.”
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Youth Properties wants assist funding vacation actions for teenagers in care
Youth Properties is a nonprofit group caring for youngsters who’re dealing with abuse, neglect, emotional trauma, and substance use issues. There are about 40 youngsters between the ages of 12 and 18 being served in houses in Missoula and Kalispell.
To be taught extra about how one can present vacation recollections and experiences for the youngsters at Youth Properties, go to Youth Properties web site.
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