The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Green Bay has taken an active approach to meeting the social and emotional needs of its members since 2017. Using a trauma informed lens, led by the Director of Social Emotional Learning (SEL), we have implemented a three tiered approach to advance a culture of understanding and support. This commitment to social emotional learning has helped us to better achieve our mission to engage and meet the unique needs of greater Green Bay area youth so they may achieve academic success, demonstrate good character and citizenship, and live a healthy lifestyle.

ZEN DEN (n): a safe and quiet space staffed by a caring adult for youth to use at any point during their time at Club to take a break from the day, seek guidance from staff, work on social and emotional skills, and learn a little about themselves.

COUNSELING SERVICES & SUPPORTIVE SERVICES: Case management and social and  emotional skill development provided to youth by Bachelors of Social Work and Masters of Social Work student interns. Counseling and therapeutic services provided to youth on site by Foundations staff.

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Studies show that students exposed to SEL in school later in life do better than their peers with positive social behavior and attitudes, demonstrating empathy, and teamwork skills. They have fewer conduct problems, less emotional distress, and lower drug use, among many other benefits.

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