STARNET Northwest Region I and Central Region III   Center for Best Practices in Early Childhood Education   Western Illinois University, Horrabin Hall 32   1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455   (800) 227-7537 / (309) 298-1634   Fax: (309) 298-2305     Overview   Family Support   Family News   Family      Fellowships   Support Groups   Other Family      Resources   Family Resource      Specialists   Online Resource       Library Kids Konnected Support Group Kids Konnected is a support program offered by the Hult Health Education Center and is made possible, in part, by a grant from the Peoria Memorial Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. Who: Anyone age 5-18 years old whose parent has or had any type of cancer. We meet in four age groups: 5-8 years old, 9-11 years old, 12-14 years old, and 15-18 years old. What: A support program meeting under the leadership of professionals to provide support, friendship, and education to children whose parents have been diagnosed with cancer. There is also a parent support system. When: Kids Konnected meets the first and third Monday of each month. Sign in and complimentary food is at 6:30 pm. Group meetings are from 7:00 - 8:00 pm. All meetings are FREE OF CHARGE! Where: Hult Health Education Center 5215 N. Knoxville Ave. Peoria, IL 61614 (309) 589-1800 (888) 566-3653 Why: Nationally there have been very few programs focused on the on-going needs of the children of cancer patients. We feel this is an exciting, positive step to meet their needs.    [ Training ] [ Resources ] [ Family Focus ] [ Financial ] [ News ] [ About Us ] [ Products ]   Copyright ©2004 STARNET Regions I & III, Center for Best Practices in Early Childhood Education Home