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P.A.L. Mission  Locations:

Canton P.A.L. House        |   (330) 453.9199

New Phila. P.A.L. House    |   (330) 339.3515

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      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
 
 
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Curriculum classes in May...
 
 
Stark County Programs:
May 7   Eat, Meet & Greet     Between Friends
May 14 Spring Break ~ No curriculum
May 21 Trauma                       Mary Brady
May 28  Memorial Day ~ No curriculum
 
 
  
Tuscarawas County Program
May 7   How to Start a Business     Camelot Cakes
May17  Shopping for a Car
May 21 Public Assistance Info       Legal Aid
May 28 Memorial Day ~ No curriculum