Resources
Did
you know that Girls and Boys Town helps over 1000 kids and teens a day? It’s
amazing when you think about it. Many of them are just like you going to school,
going to movies, trying to figure out whom they are and where they’re going.
Growing up can be hard but remember you always have a friend at Girls and Boys
Town that can help.
We are dedicated to assuring that all young Americans have caring adults in their lives, as parents, mentors, tutors, coaches; safe places with structured activities in which to learn and grow; a healthy start and healthy future; an effective education that equips them with marketable skills; an opportunity to give back to their communities through their own service.
Young
People with These Fundamental Resources:
• Do better in school, are
more likely to pursue higher education, and enjoy better relationships with their
peers and families
• Are less likely to engage in risky behaviors such
as abusing alcohol or drugs or to become involved in the juvenile justice system
• Are 5 to 10 times more likely to become productive citizens in their communities
(Source: Search Institute, "The Power of Assets")
The National Exchange Club Foundation is committed to making a difference in the lives of children, families and our communities through its national project, the prevention of child abuse. The NEC Foundation's most successful method of countering abuse is by working directly with parents through the parent aide program. The NEC Foundation coordinates a nationwide network of nearly 100 Exchange Club Child Abuse Prevention Centers who utilize the parent aide program and provide support to families at-risk for abuse.In 1979 when members of The National Exchange Club voted to adopt child abuse prevention as their national project. To date, the NEC Foundation and its Exchange Club Centers have helped more than 140,000 children and 100,000 families eliminate child abuse in their daily lives.
The NEC Foundation is endorsed by the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, and was the winner of a Presidential Award from the White House Office of Private Sector Initiatives. The award recognizes exemplary community outreach and volunteer service projects sponsored by businesses, trade associations, professional societies and other private organizations.
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