The Concern

Some children in our community are not attending school.

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Why?

Because of school expulsions, suspensions, and youth in foster care without a permanent placement, some children can go all year without attending school. Many of these children fall into the at-risk or high-risk category and end up in the judicial system.

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The Consequence

Not attending school decreases knowledge and increases poverty.

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FOUR TYPES OF POVERTY: F.R.E.E.

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Financial poverty is lacking the knowledge to meet essential physical needs.

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Relational poverty is lacking the knowledge to form and maintain healthy relationships.

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Educational poverty is lacking the knowledge to learn.

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Emotional poverty is lacking the knowledge to develop and maintain healthy feelings.

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McAdams believes that regardless of a child's behavior, their education should not be disrupted.

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The Need

A safe place for all kids to learn regardless of their circumstance.

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EMOTIONAL SAFETY:

Research suggests that children learn better when they feel safe. McAdams creates an environment conducive to learning by using evidence-based practices, one-on-one counseling, trauma- informed care, and understanding how adverse childhood experiences (ACES) affect kids.

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The Practice

Individualized learning for each student.

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RELATIONAL LEARNING:

Relational learning and accredited curriculum targeting individual academic needs in a low teacher/student ratio help students gain confidence and overcome many learning disabilities. Mentoring and addressing students' characteristics directly related to their likelihood of re-offending or committing crimes also helps them succeed in life.

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The Change

Lifting kids out of poverty by increasing knowledge.

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FREEDOM:

Every youth deserves the opportunity to be FREE to pursue their dreams:

Financially Relationally Educationally Emotionally.