Circle of Change-Youth Dog Program

Circle of Change-Youth Dog Program Serving ages 9-19 w/ mental health issues through FREE dog training classes. Classes are FREE, thanks to a generous grant from WCCMHB. YES!! Ms.

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How old are the youth that attend the Youth Dog Program (YDP)? 9-19 years old

How much does it cost to attend? I don't have a dog, but want to attend, can I? We can provide a dog for you to train and you can help a family in need. Training someone else's dog is often a great place to practice before getting your own puppy/dog or you can apply what you are learning at home. If I really like

the program and it helps me, can I do more than one rotation? We don't blame you, if you want to stick around. And, we'd love to have you back. How long are your classes? 1 hour. We train dogs for about 45 minutes, but we like to chat too. We leave about 15 minutes to just catch up. I've heard you work with a lot of mental health nonprofits? Yes, that is very true! We work very closely with great organizations like the Tommy Corral Memorial Foundation, Marshmallow's Hope, NAMI, The Wayward Society, Shatter Our Silence, Rockford Area Su***de Prevention Coalition, Rosecrance, OSF, UW Health and many more. We are always happy to help connect you! If I want to bring my dog, what do I have to do? Cristy is the best. She will want to meet your pup before you start classes and make sure it's a good fit. We also want to keep all the dogs in the class healthy, so your dog needs to have their shots–Rabies, Parvo, etc.. and don't forget about getting a Kennel Cough vaccine. Any other questions? Call or text 815-200-9020.

02/07/2025

YSN is pleased to be co-hosting this community discussion to support our youth. Please register to join us on February 21!

09/26/2024

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08/24/2024
🐎We are getting ready to go to Sycamore on Sunday for our first ever horse show! We are grateful to be included with our...
08/09/2024

🐎We are getting ready to go to Sycamore on Sunday for our first ever horse show! We are grateful to be included with our friends from RAMP and Tommy Corral Memorial Foundation as a part of this amazing event to build su***de awareness.

Come out and see us and support this beautiful event with awesome competition and horses while supporting 3 local nonprofits including Tommy Corral Memorial Foundation.

08/09/2024

Youth Trauma Clinic provides therapy and case management services to Winnebago County youth, 0-21 who have experienced trauma. Call us today for more information.

06/17/2024

Looking for dads to join a two-hour research study on June 29. Share lunch and give your thoughts on how to promote fatherhood in our community!

What a cool opportunity!
06/13/2024

What a cool opportunity!

Sign up for this FREE Physical Activity Summer Camp co-led by NIU's Physical Therapy and Speech/Language Pathology Team for children with Autism! Ages 3-10 years are encouraged to sign up, and participating families will receive a $100 Amazon Gift Card! For questions, please contact Dr. Catherine Cheung at [email protected] or 412-327-6783

06/11/2024

🌱✨ Hey friends!

Just wanted to share a little about what's been on my mind lately. You know how we always talk about planting seeds in a garden? Well, I believe we can do the same with people. 🌻

Circle of Change isn't just about dogs (although the dogs we work with make this program extra special!! 🐾), it's about the connections made in the community that are built through our dog programs and the healing that can happen when we open our hearts. First, hearts are opened to our furry companions and then to new friends. This is the simple recipe of our organization.

Recently, I was talking to one of the individuals, who I met through our programs. He's been going through a tough time for years. At just the right moment, he was invited by a veteran to participate in one of Circle of Change's programs. Instead of just offering a quick dismissal, he decided to invest a bit of time and participate. Fast forward only a week or two and he tells me that our program came along at just the right time. And, he is now looking forward to getting up and spending time with new friends and the dogs.

This is how it happens--not always so quickly--but, in small incremental changes. We see the "seeds sown" in the investment of people, whether through dog training programs or just by taking a moment to listen. There are many now thriving, because of the nearly 20 years of Circle of Change! They’ve even started helping others in the same way. 🌟. I couldn't be more proud to have invested over a decade of my life to this special organization and of the now friends I have witnessed concurring darkness and now looking for the light.

It’s amazing how a little kindness and support can grow into something beautiful. So, let’s keep sowing those seeds of positivity and encouragement in others. You never know what kind of garden you might help bloom. 🌼💖

If you'd like to learn more about our organization, I invite you to check out our website at www.circleofchangeprogram.com

Best Wishes,

Erin Rabon
Executive Director

06/01/2024

🌟 June is packed full of fun events with Circle of Change! 🎉 We'd love for you to join the fun. Don't miss out! 😄

05/28/2024
05/27/2024
05/25/2024

Just a reminder, there are no classes this holiday weekend. We hope to see everyone at the parade Monday 😊

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P. O. Box 4343
Rockford, IL
61110

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+18152009020

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