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CHANCE
TO ADVANCE PROGRAM
3555 Veterans Hwy., Suite R
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 737-1454 |
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| Purpose: The Chance To Advance Program supports children in foster care ages 6 to 21 by providing educational and enrichment opportunities through the help of 1- on -1 mentors. Mentors are committed volunteers in the Long Island community who are dedicated to improving the lives of children in foster care by connecting them with appropriate extracurricular activities, enrichment programs, college coaching and vocational training. |
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Research shows that youth in foster care tend to have low self esteem and engage in more negative relationships
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Approximately 7 out of 10 youth children in foster care do not complete high school
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Youth in foster care are more likely to engage in dangerous or criminal behavior |
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Research has shown that intervention at this age can bring meaningful changes in the lives of children regarding their positive outlook and behavior. |
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Children with mentors are more likely to complete their education and go on to be productive citizens. |
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Children with mentors tend to be less involved in substance abuse |
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Research shows that mentoring youth appears to reduce their incidence of negative behavior |
| Funding: Funding for the Chance To Advance Program and tuition assistance is supported by community, state, and federal grant funding. Individual donations help to support Little Wishes, a fund for youth in foster care with specific activities they wish to pursue. |
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Little Wishes
Little Wishes are specific extracurricular activities and enrichment programs in the area that Chance To Advance Participants wish to take. Many of these activities and classes are taken for granted by people who do not grow up in the Child Welfare System because they are expected for their future success. Children in foster care can only hope and dream that they will be given the same advantages to succeed in life like any other child.
Individual Wishes
Darren: Kung Fu Instruction & Equipment = $100/month
Mary: Art League of LI Art Classes = $200
Sam: Laptop Computer = $500
Aurianna: Summer Dance Camp = $300
Essiba: American Girl Doll accessories = $50
Tyrone: Skateboard =$100
Rosana: Salsa Dance Class = $50/month
Group Wishes
Children’s Reading Workshop = $3,000 (cost of books for 20 children)
Herstory Writer’s Workshop = $2,000 (cost of materials and instruction for 8 children)
Broadway Show = $1,500 (cost of tickets and transportation for 12 children)
College Preparation Workshop = $1,000 (fees & materials for 8 children)
To purchase a little wish or make a contribution toward a wish please contact Jenette Bon at (631) 737-1454 or by email at jenette.bon@eacinc.org. All donations are tax deductible. |
