Tweens & Teens

Pre-adolescence and adolescence is a time of both tremendous physical and emotional change. From a preventive education approach, youth are given the opportunity to learn and practice important skills that aid in promoting healthy development. JFS offers a variety of programs and support to help young people navigate through the many challenges of this crucial stage of life.

B.L.I.N.G. incorporates a psycho-educational prevention program aimed at pre-adolescent girls. The goal of the program is to decrease the incidence of eating disorders among pre-adolescent girls. The program supports the girls in developing nurturing self image, positive body esteem, and healthy eating habits. For more information please contact Mary Beth Blackwell at 913-327-4690 or mblackwell@jfskc.org.  

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C.H.A.I. responds to the unique needs of our Jewish adolescents using preventive education, peer support and referral training, parenting programs, and consultation/referral Services. For more information please contact Susie Hurst at 913-327-8259 or shurst@jfskc.org.