The information in this program outline is provided by the program representative and edited by the CEBC staff. The Cool Kids Outreach Program has been rated by the CEBC in the area of: Anxiety Treatment (Child & Adolescent).

• Types of Maltreatment: Does not target any specific kind of maltreatment
• Target Population: Children and adolescents suffering anxiety disorders who are unable to attend standard clinical practice

Cool Kids Outreach Program is a version of Cool Kids, a program that teaches children and their parents how to better manage the child's anxiety. The program aims to teach clear and practical skills to both the child and parents. The program is supported by manuals and has slightly different versions for children (7-12) and teenagers (13-17). The outreach version is designed to be conducted without any personal contact between client and therapist. For younger children, parents act as the “therapist” and receive detailed instructions to help their child. For teenagers, the young person receives detailed instructions and parents are encouraged to participate as a support.

The goals of Cool Kids Outreach are to reduce the symptoms and amount of life interference caused by anxiety, including reducing avoidance and family distress and increasing confidence, peer relationships, and engagement in extra-curricular activities.