Regulation. Relationship. Reconnection
Supporting foster youth through emerging nature-based models of care that prioritize stability, belonging, and embodied healing.
Rewild Connection is an emerging initiative exploring how structured time in nature, consistent daily rhythm, and relational community environments can support healing and development for foster youth.
We are in the process of designing a model that integrates environment, routine, and therapeutic support into a cohesive system of care.
Pillars of Care
Structured Daily Rhythm, Seasonal Flow
Nature-Based Environments
Trauma-Informed Support
Skill & Responsibility Development
Adventure, Movement, Play
Rest & Integration
Evidence-Informed Approach
Reduced anxiety and depression
Exposure to natural environments has been consistently linked to lower levels of anxiety, depression, and overall psychological stress.
Improved emotional regulation in youth
Time in green spaces is associated with improved attention, reduced hyperactivity, and stronger emotional regulation in children and adolescents.
Access to nature may be especially beneficial for youth in high-stress or underserved environments.
Findings are drawn from peer-reviewed research in environmental health, developmental psychology, and youth outcomes.
Movement supports mental health
Regular physical activity, including practices like yoga, has been shown to reduce anxiety and improve emotional regulation.
Body-based approaches support healing
Somatic and body-based practices are increasingly recognized as important components of trauma-informed care.
Foster youth systems often provide essential housing and services but can struggle to consistently offer environments that support emotional regulation, relational stability, and long-term developmental healing.
Rewild connection explores what becomes possible when environment itself is part of the intervention.
Help Bring This Model To Life
Rewild Connection is in its early stages of development. We are actively building partnerships, refining the model, and working to bring this vision into reality.
If you feel aligned with this work, there are several ways to get involved.
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