Adventure Place
Family Support Services
Service Information Form for Clients
Fun Friends Treatment Group
The Fun Friends Treatment Group program is an evidence-based intervention designed for
children ages 4-7. It focuses on building resiliency through social and emotional skills
development. It teaches practical, useful strategies for coping with stress, worry, fear and
sadness, including the following:
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How to relax and self soothe
How to regulate emotions
How to understand emotions in yourself and other people
How to be kind and empathic
How to develop effective social and emotional skills
How to make friends and share
How to be brave and try new things
How to build a strong sense of self and self esteem
How to deal with conflict
How to develop positive coping strategies
How to change negative "red thoughts" into positive "green thoughts"
Fun Friends groups consist of a maximum of 8 children. Facilitators work with parents to ensure
that they are knowledgeable about the concepts being taught in this program, so they can
continue to promote their child’s social-emotional competency in the home environment.
Location of Service:
Groups will take place at Adventure Place site locations 155 McNicoll Avenue, 244 Lesmill
Road or in community locations suitable to the needs of the group participants.
Frequency of Contact:
Weekly
Length of Service:
The Fun Friends program is offered in 12 week blocks, consisting of a 1 to 1.5 hour group
sessions per week. This group can also be offered in 6 week blocks, consisting of 2, 1.5 hour
group sessions per week. The group facilitator will review with you the location, frequency and
duration.
Each week, parents are given a home activity to do with their child. It’s important that you
complete this activity with your child, to assist in reinforcing the material covered in class.
155 McNicoll Ave. Toronto, ON M2H 2C1
Tel: 416.744.7650 * Fax: 416.744-8055
www.adventureplace.ca
Charitable Number:
106686652 RR0001
Some things to consider before agreeing to Fun Friends:
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Groups are offered during both day and evening hours.
Groups consist of up to 8 children at a time and they will be interacting
and learning from each other.
This group may not address some children’s needs and further referrals/services may
be recommended.
Families should not be absent for more than 2 sessions in order to continue with the
Fun Friends group.
Parents are expected to attend weekly parenting sessions in order to learn relevant
concepts, assist child with homework tasks, practice skills and reinforce the material
covered in class in the home environment.
Parents are required to complete pre and post questionnaires pertaining to their
children in order to evaluate progress and program efficacy.
Files are maintained for all clients receiving agency services (including group
services).
Some people may be concerned about confidentiality. The agency has policies and
procedures in place regarding protecting client confidentiality and releasing
information. These polices will be reviewed with you and may be provided upon
request.
Community college/university students may be involved in service delivery (under
direct supervision of a staff and with parental consent).
The above information is provided to clients participating in Fun Friends treatment groups
so they are informed of this service. If you have questions please speak to the group
facilitator, the Family Support Services Supervisor or the Program Manager/ Director.
Please keep a copy of this form for your records.
155 McNicoll Ave. Toronto, ON M2H 2C1
Tel: 416.744.7650 * Fax: 416.744-8055
www.adventureplace.ca
Charitable Number:
106686652 RR0001