An important part of the Free Arts experience is creating choices for the children, teens, and families served by its trauma-informed programs. In this episode, listen to Jenna, Matt, and Beth discuss why "choice" assists self-expression and creates an environment of healing.

Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona is a nonprofit organization that uses the power of the arts to help children who have experienced the trauma of abuse, neglect, and homelessness. Free Arts’ research-based program model, Art + Mentors = Resilience, helps children build the resilience they need to overcome trauma by connecting them with caring adults and creative activities that develop their skills and sense of self. Free Arts believes that healthy connections with adults create change. Through partnerships with local child welfare agencies, Free Arts is able to provide this intervention to children free of cost to program participants.

To become a Free Arts Volunteer Mentor, please visit FreeArtsAZ.org/Volunteer

Hosted by Matt Sandoval and Jenna Christie-Tabron

Produced by Alvaro Morello

Music by Epidemic sound: Tell ‘em no by Flux Vortex, Free Throw by Timothy Infinite

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