The mission of the Stride Program is to provide useful strategies for children and their families who are experiencing social, emotional, and behavioral problems due to mental illness and emotional challenges.

The program provides a safe, structured, nurturing, challenging, and engaging environment ⁽¹⁾ where children can develop the necessary strategies to feel accepted, confident, and successful at home, school, and in the community.

Who can come to Stride?

Stride is for elementary school aged children who need help improving their ability to appropriately socialize, manage their behavior, and/or regulate their expressions of emotion.

Why does my child leave school early?

Our staff will begin picking up children from their schools as early as 1:30 pm so that programming can begin by 3:00 pm.

Will my child have fun in Stride?

YES! We strive to plan fun activities daily. We also have a special weekly activity to reward the children for achieving goals.

How much does the program cost?

Stride is primarily funded through Medicaid. There is no cost to families who carry Medicaid Coverage. There are also a limited number of slots available for families without Medicaid that are covered by funding from grants.