Problems Faced by
Youth in Care
•Stigma that they are “bad youth”
•Separation from family -abandonment,
abuse and neglect; unresolved issues
with family
•Multiple placements and changes in schools
•Loss of credits for high school work
•Low Self-Esteem, shame, fears
•Psychological Issues, PTSD, developmental
delays; late or lack of diagnoses/treatment
•Few opportunities to practice life skills
•Lack of appropriate role models
•No mentors to guide their development
•Goal-setting discussions are often delayed until they reach age 16
•Sense of powerlessness and frustration
•Not encouraged or expected to stay
•Anger, depression
•Risky behaviors
•Peer Pressure
•Oppositional behaviors
•Not encouraged to give back through service to others or
sharing talents in community
What you can do - Community
•Advocacy for youth rights to education
•Work to erase stigmas and promote understanding and
youth/family involvement in planning and decision making
decision
•Include youth in assessment of programs, planning and
service delivery
•School and college/university partnerships with foster youth-
serving systems
•Advocate for legislative changes
How can you help?
Are you interested in learning more about how to get involved?
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Contact Us:
P.A.L. Mission Locations:
Administrative Office 1634 Market Avenue South Canton OH 44707 (330) 453.9199
New Philadelphia P.A.L. House (330) 339.3515
Bearly Worn Store 1203 East High Avenue New Philadelphia OH 44663 (330) 343.7600
Or click the "Send Me A Message" icon to email us
What YOU can do as a Community
Celebrating
14Years
Housing
Life Skills Training
Case Management
Mission Statement: P.A.L. Mission provides stable, secure housing and life skills training to the at-risk populations of adolescents in foster care who are preparing to leave the foster care system, former foster youth who have already emancipated from the foster care system and homeless young adults up to the age of 25.
We believe every young adult has the right to live the life that God has designed for them. We wish to give them every opportunity to live up to their fullest potential and experience success, fulfillment and love.
Tee - Off 8:30 a.m.
Yard Sale !!!!!
We're having a yard sale to raise $$ for PAL!
June 6 & 7
10am - 6pm
335 E High New Philly
Visit www.yardsale.com/newphiladelphia for a complete list of yard sales in the New Philly area.
