2021 SGM Annual Report

RESTORE FAMILIES RENEW COMMUNITIES
S
unshine’s Familyhood Program has had a year of
tremendous growth in 2021! They have piloted 6 new
programs (Taking the Assets Home, Family-Activities-
Meals, Your Money Matters, Building Men, Family Time
and Retreats, and 7 Traits of Effective Parenting) as
well as added 5 new Facilitators leading cohorts. They continued
to gain great participation in the Raising Highly Capable
Kids cohorts as well as their new pilot programs. All together
they have led 12 cohorts with 95 participants throughout the
year. Familyhood has also provided one-on-one support with
207 unique virtual or in-person connections.
An exciting new opportunity began in September with
the launch of a new site, Simpson Academy, a Chicago public
high school for teen mothers. Familyhood
began teaching their Raising
Highly Capable Kids curriculum at this
school.
Familyhood Director Sasha Simmons
reflects on 2021, “This year was
a year of growth that required conviction,
courage, and creativity in so
many ways! CONVICTION was demonstrated
through encouraging facilitators
to share their faith, to be bold
in their faith and lead in a manner
that points people to Christ. It took
tremendous COURAGE for families
to engage and share during such a
vulnerable time (in the middle of the
pandemic). CREATIVITY was an essential
element needed to transition
programs from in-person to solely being
offered virtually without losing the
enthusiasm, authenticity, and ability to
create a space where the foundation
for lifelong connections are formed.”
“My experience with the Taking the Assets Home
workshop was very enlightening. I learned a lot about
communicating/ listening and allowing my teenagers
to be heard. I looked forward to our weekly sessions
and learned that as parents we all share similar experiences.
I enjoyed all of the ladies who participated and
learned from their parenting methods.”
-Familyhood parent
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