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A support workshop to help children through the difficult times they may experience due to their parents' marital problems, separation or divorce.

Questions?
please e-mail kidscare@willowcreek.org
 
   
What will my child learn?
The most beneficial thing your child will come to know is that there is a loving God who knows all about your family and longs to help you through this time. They will also have the benefit of knowing they are not the only children in family situations requiring some extra care right now.
 
How does Oasis address my child's fears?
If a child expresses fear of Mom and Dad separating or divorcing, we encourage them to speak openly with you about their concerns, while validating their fears. Our desire is to work with you in communicating with your child(ren) in a way that would be truthful and honoring to you and your family.
 
Who are the group leaders?
Caring volunteers that are carefully trained and screened make up the leadership team. These individuals are participating members of Willow Creek and have been screened in regards to their legal history. We believe lives are best influenced by a caring and Godly adult who is committed to your child for the duration of the Oasis session. Therefore, all leaders commit to serving for the full session.
 
What about security?
We provide a highly secure system to insure the safety of your child.
 
How can I best help my child during this time?
You can best assist your child(ren) by committing to the following:
  • Be consistent. Your child will benefit most by being present each week of the 9-week session.
  • Be honest. Be appropriately honest with your child(ren) about your present family situation.
  • Be interested. Ask questions about their evening and the various activities and discussions in which they participated.
  • Be respectful. If your child prefers to tell you very little, respect their need for space or time.
  • Be on time. When a child sees others being picked up they often become concerned about your whereabouts. Also, your child's small group leader counts on all children being picked up by 9:00 pm.
What do we need?  Keep us informed!  An illness, a new school, change in the family structure, medications, or a move. These things impact your child.  Informing their leader is helpful for us to know how to best support them.

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