Children are the future
Introducing WRC's innovative initiative: Intergenerational Adopts a School Program, dedicated to promoting health and wellness for your child or children’s success while connections between youth, parents, seniors, and families within the community. This pioneering program aims to provide comprehensive support for low to
moderate-income youth, empowering your and your family for personal and career success using your strengths. According to a study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health, community-based programs involving multiple generations have been shown to positively impact youth and adolescent health behaviors (Source: Santini et al., 2019).
Adopt a School
I N T E R G E N E R A T I O N A L
Adoption for Churches, Organizations & Businesses
Program Description
The Intergenerational Adopts a School Program brings together individuals from different generations with in the school to support a designated school mileu within the community. Through this initiative, participants engage in a variety of activities and initiatives aimed at promoting health, wellness, and academic success among students. The program facilitates meaningful connections between youth, parents, seniors, and families, fostering a
sense of community and mutual support.
Program Benefits
Requirements
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Commitment from participating schools to collaborate with Women Resource Center, Inc. and actively engage in program activities.
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Involvement of parents, seniors, and other community members who are willing to dedicate their time and resources to support the designated school.
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Willingness to participate in training sessions and workshops provided by Women Resource Center, Inc. to ensure program effectiveness.
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School leadership participates with WRC to plan their school program with school support, prizes, recognitions.
Activities
Sign up Process
Sign-Up Process: Parents and schools interested in participating in the Intergenerational Adopt a School Program can sign up through the Women Resource Center, Inc. website with the signed participation by
the school or by contacting our office directly for additional information (Mondays or Fridays). Upon registration, participants will receive information about upcoming training sessions and program activities.
Join us in making a difference in the lives of youth and families in our community! Together, we can promote health, wellness, and success for generations to come.
REGISTRATION: wrc-houston.com OR EMAIL info@wrc-houston.com Registration begins November 20, 2024
Parental forms for signature according to each school requirement.
Sign up
Registration begins Nov 20th, 2024
Action Steps
1. Complete Interest form and be recommended by your teacher or health professional in your school and approval by your principal.
Submit your approval form and parental permission
2. Choose the programs and activities that benefit your child or children
3. Participate in identified on-site Initiatives
4. Key Programs –
- My School and Family Needs
- This is me: Fun Activities
- Attitudes: behaviors, money matters, family, business, and community
- Self-Management and Leadership Interventions: parenting
- Wellness Programs: Wellbeing, mentoring, parenting self-care and fun
- Intergeneration Connections: Coaching, and counseling experiences
6. Monitoring and Evaluation on Ongoing assessment of progress and needs
Adopt a School
I N T E R G E N E R A T I O N A L
Adoption for Churches, Organizations & Businesses
Interest Form
Please complete the form to apply for the Adopt a School Program.
Save the children
Get connected, adopt a school and save the children.