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34 people are interested
USE WORDS TO CHANGE THE LIVES OF FOSTER YOUTH
ORGANIZATION: The Academy Project -- The Co-Op
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34 people are interested
The Grant Cycle is about to start again and we need some help.
We are a very small nonprofit that is doing the work of a much larger organiztion and we need help writing and researching grants and foundations so we can continue to expand our reach and give more foster youth the support they desperately need.
No experience necessary. If you love to write and want to help us bring in the resources necessary for us to continue our work, please contact us.
The County of Los Angeles has more than 32,000 youth in the foster care system. That's not a typo. Los Angeles has more foster youth than the next highest STATE population, NY.
50% of foster youth will be homeless, incarcerated, and/or institutionalized upon leaving the foster care system.
42% of foster youth will not graduate high school
Only 3% of Foster Youth go to college.
Because they are changing placements so often, Foster youth can attend anywhere from 7-20 schools while in care.
80% of Death Row inmates have been in foster care.
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About The Academy Project -- The Co-Op
Location:
7001 S St. Andrews, Los Angeles, CA 90047, US
Mission Statement
The Academy Project provides support and resources to foster youth in South Los Angeles, CA through education, empowerment, and community.
Description
TAP provides an innovative, year-round, after-school alternative education engagement model. Students are guaranteed continued enrollment through to the completion of 8th grade regardless of placement changes.
The County of Los Angeles has more than 35,000 youth in the foster care system. That's not a typo. Los Angeles COUNTY has more foster youth than the STATE with the 2nd highest population, NY at 26,000 foster youth.
50% of foster youth will be homeless, incarcerated, and/or institutionalized upon leaving the foster care system.
Because they are changing placements so often, Foster youth can attend anywhere from 7-20 schools while in care.
The Academy Project (TAP) was born from the principle that keeping school as a point of stability can significantly help foster children succeed educationally while providing the opportunity to form strong relationships with peers and caring adults.
Engagement begins prior to the start of the school year with CAMP XAVIER, our 2 week summer day camp that culminates in a week-long sleep-away program partnered with UCLA Unicamp.
The Co-Op after school program meets every day and provides food, tutoring, and enrichment such as music appreciation and learning to play an instrument, and reading remediation partnered with a mentoring program.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
March 18, 2019
SKILLS
- Child Welfare
- Fundraising
- Grant Writing / Research
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Youth Services
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Varies