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 Youth Council Retreat
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About the Event
Calling all youth entering 6th-12th grade!
We are excited to have an overnight retreat to connect, energize, and strategize for the growing youth council. We will deepen our relationships, craft our vision, and of course, have fun. If more than young people from your organization plan to attend, we ask that an adult chaperone join us.
Questions? E-mail Brandon & Sandra at youth@micahmemphis.org .
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