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Helping Foster Youth Achieve Their Dreams

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Former foster youth have a difficult life map to navigate. The have been thrust into communities from a system that has poorly prepared them for the future. It would be easy to blame the government or child welfare but it is really the fault of the community-at-large. Somewhere in each former foster youth’s past, they…



Child Abuse and Neglect Month Thoughts and Action Points

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April is declared National Child Abuse and Neglect prevention month in the United States.  http://www.childwelfare.gov/preventing/preventionmonth/ The month of April usually ushers in Spring and celebrates Easter. April is also a somber month to reflect upon the Giant of Child Abuse and Neglect in our communities. Child abuse and neglect is a horrible plight throughout the…



Mentoring Provides Hope, Future for Foster Youth

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Hope can come in a variety of ways…The Jeremiah Mentoring Project delivers hope through you..the mentor. The Project’s Director, Michael Moustakis explains who a mentor is, and the difference it can make in the life of a youth. For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD , “plans to prosper you and…