This is not a paid ad, this is an appreciation post and #calltoaction for parents of Professional Young Performers between the ages of 9-18.
The free support that you can receive in the following three areas are so necessary in helping to navigate the industry and develop the skills to successfully transition into adulthood in a healthy way.
The Entertainment Community Fund’s Looking Ahead program is a national community of professional young performers and families.
It’s free to join. Yes, FREE to join! We learned about this amazing program when Levi was 6 years old. Moreover, through Levi’s
@bergenpacpas Community Outreach Programming he has performed at the Actor’s Fund Home with the bergenPACPAS Broadway Youth Ensemble and truly blessed by this experience.
Additionally, through
@bwayserves ’ #KidsServe Levi has been able to volunteer and give back through Kid’s Serve Backpack Buddies as well as Broadway Serves’ annual Kids Serve/Looking Ahead community service event too.
The Looking Ahead Program offers the following:
🩵 Counseling Services - Counseling services include individual and family counseling for issues such as anxiety, depression, family challenges and other issues related to adolescent development. The Looking Ahead Program also offers linkage to resources and support groups for youth and parents, as well as mental health and crisis intervention support to productions and unions working with and supporting minor talent.
🩵Education - Participate in educational workshops and individual educational counseling, develop leadership and life skills and explore educational and career options.
🩵 Events - Virtual events are offered nationally for all members. In-person events are held in select states. Events include workshops, classes, community service, movie screenings, amusement park visits and more! Come connect and build friendships in a non-competitive and inclusive environment.
Follow
@lookingaheadprogram and learn how you can join today.
Thank you
@alifeinthearts for all of your phenomenal resources and for the #LookingAheadProgram which has provided so many resources to glean from.
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