FEATURE

BENEFIT

PROOF

International non-profit organization

Global appeal with credibility

Over 25 years experience

Volunteer-driven organization

Cost-effective

Site Status Reports

Annual Audit

Proven program

Outcome-based statistics available

Currently seeking approval for Australian evidence  based research. 

University of Illinois independent evaluation; NAAB program evaluation; and endorsements

Peer Support

Normalises situation for the participants

Worldwide Progress Report of youth served; 

Site Evaluations

Age-appropriate, individualised, structured curricula

All age groups; user-friendly

Five levels of the curricula Age 4 thru to adulthood

Interactive curricula

Various vehicles to meet the needs of the children

Journals, storybooks, activities, games

Site Preparation to assure successful implementation

Presentation by trained Rainbows Registered Director educating site personnel about children & grief

Required component of the initial site implementation process

Training for every level  of Rainbows volunteers

Trained and skilled volunteers from relevant  professional backgrounds

Registered Director,

Coordinator & Facilitator Training

On-going support for volunteers

Prevents burn-out

Coordinator Manual

Facilitator Formation Meetings

Continual updates

Term  newsletter

13 meetings including Celebrate Me

Allows the participants to heal over time while teaching life skills

Actual structure of the curriculum

Participants may re-enter program as desired

Allows access to program when different developmental periods or situations exist,

i.e. parental remarriage, birth of step-siblings, continuing loss issues

Youth rejoin as needed using appropriate materials

Celebrate Me Session

Gives closure to the participants

Evaluations

Liability Insurance

Protects volunteers

Site Policy and Guideline Handbook

Site support & follow-up

Help always available;
insures local and national support

Rainbows website with contact page and phone book listings

Ongoing development

Organisation continually meets the needs of the community

RD Enrichment; Silver Linings Crisis Response Program; SunBeams Preschool Program