Natalie  Merkur Rose, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, working in the field of communal service; Director, Jewish Community Outreach,  Jewish Social Service Agency of Metropolitan Washington, DC

Resources

Look for activities to support your child’s interests – LISTEN to what your child particularly enjoys or is interested in (such as, if child likes animals, maybe let him – or family — volunteer at an animal shelter)

 
Sources for building “family” kinds of connections:
Faith-based community
Community-based activities
 Volunteer opportunities
Social service agencies or similar organizations
County volunteer centers
Schools