Ethel's Tree of Life was founded in 2003! February, 2011 began our 9th year of providing transiton training!
In a very integrated environment, peers learn about team building, communication, social behaviors, problem solving, connecting with community and so much more!
Here are some of the activities we have done:
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Development of a nutrition program for youth in transition under a research grant from the Muskie Institute and with the Maine Cooperative Extension Service. Program has been included in a reference brochure produced by the Muskie Institute for distribution in Maine.
Development of a nutrition program for youth in transition under a research grant from the Muskie Institute and with the Maine Cooperative Extension Service. Program has been included in a reference brochure produced by the Muskie Institute for distribution in Maine.•Development, under a grant through Maine Mentoring Partnership funded by the Office of Disability Employment Policy, of our Transition Mentoring Program which is inclusive of Peer Mentoring and Group Mentoring activities.
Development, under a grant through Maine Mentoring Partnership funded by the Office of Disability Employment Policy, of our Transition Mentoring Program which is inclusive of Peer Mentoring and Group Mentoring activities.•A fully developed Summer Program
A fully developed Summer Program•In house youth groups and Peer Support Group (Exeter and Sanford)
In house youth groups and Peer Support Group (Exeter and Sanford)•Office Skill Building Mondays
Office Skill Building Mondays•Urban Hikes to explore nearby cities
Urban Hikes to explore nearby cities •The establishment of a Sanford Group on Fridays and an Exeter Group on Tuesdays
The establishment of a Sanford Group on Fridays and an Exeter Group on Tuesdays•Life Skills Trips to Philadelphia, New York City, and Old Quebec
Life Skills Trips to Philadelphia, New York City, and Old Quebec•ETL In-House Food Program to help promote healthy living by increasing access to healthy foods for our ETL families.
ETL In-House Food Program to help promote healthy living by increasing access to healthy foods for our ETL families.•Presenting at the first national Aspire Conference for Youth with Disabilities (two ETL youth were presenters and volunteers at the conference; ETL was recognized by Dr. Roy Grizzard, Sec. of the Dept. of Labor).
Presenting at the first national Aspire Conference for Youth with Disabilities (two ETL youth were presenters and volunteers at the conference; ETL was recognized by Dr. Roy Grizzard, Sec. of the Dept. of Labor).•Connections with Maine CareerCenters, NH Works
Connections with Maine CareerCenters, NH Works•A Summer Youth Employment Program under the NH Dept. of Education/WIA Funded
A Summer Youth Employment Program under the NH Dept. of Education/WIA Funded•Proclamation by Governor Baldacci of an Ethel’s Tree of Life Day throughout the State of Maine.
Proclamation by Governor Baldacci of an Ethel’s Tree of Life Day throughout the State of Maine.•Collaboration or Partnership with:
Collaboration or Partnership with:A.Southern Maine Parent Awareness
Southern Maine Parent AwarenessB.Maine Mentoring Partnership
Maine Mentoring PartnershipC.Youth Visions
Youth VisionsD.Rockingham County Community Action Adult Education
Rockingham County Community Action Adult EducationE.The Good Shepherd Food Bank
The Good Shepherd Food BankF.VSAarts of Maine
VSAarts of MaineG.Maine Transition Network and AmeriCorps
Maine Transition Network and AmeriCorpsNEW: ETL is proud to announce the Ethel’s Tree of Life Ticket To Work Program. ETL is now an Employment Network under the Social Security Administration! And, ETL is a vendor under DHHS Section 28 Services.
Skill Building Activities!
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