Strive to Thrive

Good mental health is key to the healthy development and well-being of every child.

 

Children with strong mental health are better able to feel, think, and act in ways that help them enjoy life and cope with its challenges. In Canada, it is estimated that 20 % of children and youth will experience a mental health problem at some point in their lives, highlighting the importance of early support and intervention (Canadian Paediatric Society). A child’s well-being is influenced by many factors, including family, home and school environments, physical health, and relationships with others.

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Strive to Thrive focuses on mental health and therapeutic supports that help vulnerable children and youth navigate difficult life experiences, build resilience, and develop healthy coping skills. By providing timely access to mental health care, the program helps prevent challenges from escalating and reduces the risk of more complex needs in the future.

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Through donor-funded supportive programming, and in response to limited resources and rising demand for mental health services, The Children’s Foundation has focused the Strive to Thrive program exclusively on children and youth receiving services through Highland Shores Children’s Aid (HSCA). Strive to Thrive aims to improve stability today and help lay the groundwork for healthy, successful transitions out of HSCA care and into positive futures.  Families receiving support through HSCA are encouraged to connect with their worker for more information about eligibility and available supports.

 

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Financial assistance is available for a range of therapeutic activities including but not limited to:
•    Equine Therapy
•    Play Therapy Programs
•    Art Therapy
•    Therapy and Counseling Services