our mission to help youth find god, themselves and their destination
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Our Mission
To help youth find God, themselves
and their destination.
Our Mission
To help youth find God, themselves
and their destination.
Our ApproachWe are a catalyst for a
community collaborative that develops & trains
youth through mentoring & empowerment.
Our ApproachWe are a catalyst for a
community collaborative that develops & trains
youth through mentoring & empowerment.
The Bottom Line•Focusing on youth development•Promoting graduation success•Grooming young leaders for celebrating their faith & purposeful living.
The Bottom Line•Focusing on youth development•Promoting graduation success•Grooming young leaders for celebrating their faith & purposeful living.
What Matters MostRelationships
Youth & Families in NeedWalton County Public Schools Walton County Juvenile Court
Walton County Sheriff’s Department
What Matters MostRelationships
Youth & Families in NeedWalton County Public Schools Walton County Juvenile Court
Walton County Sheriff’s Department
What Matters Most
Relationships21st Century Community Learning
CentersCommunities In Schools of Walton
CountyFort Valley State University
First Freedom CDCInstitute for Social & Educational
Research
What Matters Most
Relationships21st Century Community Learning
CentersCommunities In Schools of Walton
CountyFort Valley State University
First Freedom CDCInstitute for Social & Educational
Research
Benefits of Partnering•Utilizing existing resources in the local community
•Sharing accountability for promoting high school graduation, youth development & detention alternatives
•Increasing support for parents
Benefits of Partnering•Utilizing existing resources in the local community
•Sharing accountability for promoting high school graduation, youth development & detention alternatives
•Increasing support for parents
Scope of the Problem
VS.
Scope of the Problem
VS.
Scope of the Problem
Graduating On TimeGeorgia 71.1%Walton County 73.8%
Scope of the Problem
Graduating On TimeGeorgia 71.1%Walton County 73.8%
Scope of the Problem
High school non-completion in Georgia costs the state $18 billion per year in foregone income, according to a 2007 study by Georgia Southern University.
Scope of the Problem
High school non-completion in Georgia costs the state $18 billion per year in foregone income, according to a 2007 study by Georgia Southern University.
Scope of the Problem
The study estimated low graduation rates cost metro Atlanta approximately $4 billion each year.
Scope of the Problem
The study estimated low graduation rates cost metro Atlanta approximately $4 billion each year.
Scope of the Problem
The National Women’s Law Center reports that approximately 1,000 students drop out every hour between 8AM and 3PM of the school day.
Scope of the Problem
The National Women’s Law Center reports that approximately 1,000 students drop out every hour between 8AM and 3PM of the school day.
Scope of the Problem
In Georgia, 80 percent of the offenders entering the state prison system are high school dropouts.
Scope of the Problem
In Georgia, 80 percent of the offenders entering the state prison system are high school dropouts.
Taxpayers Bear the Burden •Georgia reports annual costs of about $5M to operate a new 64-bed facility for juveniles.
•A new long-term facility, 150-bed YDC, costs $11M to operate.
Taxpayers Bear the Burden •Georgia reports annual costs of about $5M to operate a new 64-bed facility for juveniles.
•A new long-term facility, 150-bed YDC, costs $11M to operate.
FOCUSING ON 8 CRITICAL FACTORS
1. Academic 2. Economic 3. Health 4. Social Skills 5. Family Relations 6. Extra Curricular Activities 7. Behavioral Assistance 8. Career Counseling &
Training
FOCUSING ON 8 CRITICAL FACTORS
1. Academic2. Economic3. Health4. Social Skills5. Family Relations6. Extra Curricular
Activities7. Behavioral Assistance8. Career Counseling &
Training
FOCUSING ON 8 CRITICAL FACTORS
1. Academic2. Economic3. Health4. Social Skills5. Family Relations6. Extra Curricular
Activities7. Behavioral Assistance8. Career Counseling &
Training
Juvenile Court:
Evening Reporting Centers
Weekend Intensive Initiative
Now House FOCUS:
Saturday Academy
Macon YDC for Girls
B.Ireland YDC for Boys
FAME Summer Camp
History
•Launched in 2000, we’re doing what
research shows should be done.
•Our approach to working with youngpeople has earned the approval of OJJDP, NIC and our partners in public and private education.
History
•Launched in 2000, we’re doing what
research shows should be done.
•Our approach to working with youngpeople has earned the approval of OJJDP, NIC and our partners in public and private education.
"Except the Lord builds the house,
all your labor is in vain."Psalms 127:1
"Except the Lord builds the house,
all your labor is in vain."Psalms 127:1
Pastor James Vaughn
Pastor Robbie Vaughn