Prince George County Introduction to Americas Promise

Prince George County Introduction to Americas PromiseJuly 28, 2011

Elected OfficialsParks & RecreationCivic OrganizationsJuvenile CorrectionsMedical ServicesBusinessesMilitarySchool PersonnelSocial ServicesFaith-Based GroupsCourt ServicesYouth FacilitiesLaw EnforcementThanks to Youth Stakeholders

Website address: www.americaspromise.orgWas founded in 1997 by then Secretary of State Colin Powell."Together we can - and we will - prepare children and youth for college, work and life." - General Colin Powell

Americas Promise Overview

The Five Promises are those developmental resources wrap-around supports that young people need for success in life.Americas Promise is built around the framework of ensuring that all young people experience these Promises. Caring Adults Safe Places A Healthy Start Effective Education Opportunities to Help Others The Five Promises

Communities in all 50 states have registered as partners with Americas Promise to deliver these promises.They have tackled the key issues of the time through the five promises.They have expanded their services to meet the needs of the children. One way does not fit all!

1997-Present

According to statistics provided by the Crater Planning District, the median household income in 2009 for Prince George was $66,049. The closest to us was Surry at $53,320.Our unemployment rate is below 7 percent.Our Public School Division is lauded as being innovative and effective and a leader in our region.

Why Prince George County?

Our Parks & Recreation Department is full-service and offers numerous programs. We had 2200 kids enrolled last year.We have active groups likes Boys and Girls Scouts that fill important needs to kids who may not play sports.We have numerous churches of every denomination who have active youth groups.

Why Prince George County?

2010 numbers show we have 8,052 kids being raised in Prince George County. That is 22.5 percent of our population.The Public School Division estimates 6,349 students are estimated to be enrolled in pre-k through grade 12 for the 2011-12 school term.We also have approximately 113 kids who were home-schooled last year.

Heres why.!

8.6 percent of our families live below the poverty level, which includes 11.6 percent of our children.Many of the children in these families live in single-parent households, or are dependent upon grandparents for support.The 2010-11 school year showed that 37.4 percent of our students were on free or reduced lunch plans, or 2,378 students.Heres why.!

The last report from DSS shows that children received $186,966.59 in public insurance benefits, which is the FAMIS program.30-35 juveniles were sent to Crater Youth Academy last year for a total of 1150 total days.

Heres why.!

The brightest and best deserve to be part of education, athletic and art programs to advance their skills.Advance job learning programs and internships.Be part of improved community facilities.Open opportunities to be part of technology at its highest level, not just video games & cell phones.All Kids Deserve to be Promised

What PGs Promise Establishes

Becomes the identity for serving youth in Prince George County.Coordinates & collaborates with all youth programs to support and advance each mission. Still allows for total independence of all programs without interference.Collects data and records as to how the five promises are being met.

Youth Stakeholders

Will become a 501c3 for purposes of raising and distributing funds to youth stakeholders.Will be aggressive in pursuing grants and corporate gifts.Will sponsor events that magnify the mission of the youth stakeholders.Will tell the story of the success of Prince Georges kids & their stakeholders.Community Support

ProgramsFacilitiesEventsRepresentative on state and national stages.Creative ways to give our kids a competitive advantage in a tough and challenging world.Incubator of New Ideas

Questions & Discussion

Youth stakeholders meet again at 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 10 to continue discussion after reviewing Americas Promise on their own.If there is support to move forward, then establish a committee to draw up a charter and by-laws and then set a date to elect officers and Board of Directors.Next Steps

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