St. Francis Hosts Art Exhibit, Artwork from CARES program

St. Francis Medical Center’s C.A.R.E.S. Program (Children Are Really Extra Special) recently hosted its fourth annual art exhibit. CARES offers support to children ages 3 to 14 with severe emotional, behavioral or psychiatric needs. More than thirty-five children had their individual pieces of art displayed at the exhibit.

“Working on a piece of art allows a child to communicate feelings and express his or her individual identity,” said Michele Czechowski, LCSW, director of the CARES program at St. Francis Medical Center. “To have our students’ art displayed at the exhibit gives them a sense of pride. The exhibit celebrates the talent and strength of our youth.”

Since 2003, the CARES program at St. Francis has provided compassionate, high-quality care to children who do not require inpatient service but cannot be managed by community resources alone. The program is open weekdays, year-round at St. Francis Medical Center.