The Problem
The following are the objectives of the “Art Program for Foster Kids”: Full access into the art/cultural world as any other child may have in Oregon. Inspire Foster children to explore their own creativity. Explore and developing art through a wide array of mediums, drawing, painting, sculpture, crafting, edible culinary art, chalk art for “living in the moment” To link why studying hard in school, by reading, writing, math and science are so important in relationship to art in their everyday lives. Develop leadership and “Empathy” skills by sharing, sometimes creating art for someone else less fortunate than themselves, or just to make someone else smile. Ultimately a child will have lots of fun and discover a new way to bring more happiness to their lives. The following are the objectives of the “Art Program for Foster Kids”: Full access into the art/cultural world as any other child may have in Oregon. Inspire Foster children to explore their own creativity. Explore and developing art through a wide array of mediums, drawing, painting, sculpture, crafting, edible culinary art, chalk art for “living in the moment” To link why studying hard in school, by reading, writing, math and science are so important in relationship to art in their everyday lives. Develop “Empathy” skills by sharing, sometimes creating art for someone else less fortunate then themselves, or just to make someone else smile. Ultimately a child will have lots of fun and discover a new way to bring more happiness to their lives. This program will be open to any Foster child ages 5-10, along with any siblings 11 or older can volunteer to help during a class), parents that currently live in their home. Additionally, any “Respite Foster care” person that is interested in being a part of a child’s life (who has been approved with a full background check by DHS) This program will not discriminate in anyway to anyone’s race, religion, sexual orientation or ethnic background. The “Foster Art program” will not be associated with any religious affiliation. However, there may be some religious symbols or references to religion in the “art world” (a painting or a sculpture) a child may see in a museum or activity involving a class.
