Why should we care?
SCS’s ability to provide a quality, equitable education is being undercut by high teacher turnover and year-long teaching vacancies, as well as significant maintenance deficiencies within the schools, all of which leads to higher financial, educational, and health costs. A lack of access to wraparound services provided by qualified social workers, psychologists, and nurses inhibits the successful treatment of trauma or Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE). Abuse, neglect, and trauma significantly increase the likelihood of suspensions, juvenile criminal behavior, and incarceration. With a median age four years below the national average, Memphis’s population can support economic development, but only if we provide children in our community access to opportunities and support.
MICAH College & Young Adult Interest Group Meeting
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About the Event
If you are a young adult between the ages of 18-24 and have been involved in MICAH, would like to be involved with MICAH, or are someone who works with young adults, please join us at this interest meeting to discuss the formation of a MICAH College/Young Adult Group. We hope to create a group that empowers young adults to use their voices in MICAH; builds relationships with one another and the broader MICAH community; and teaches community organizing skills for young adults to lead change in Memphis and beyond.
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