Family Centered Services of CT: Empowering Youth through TOP Sessions & Community Service
Family Centered Services of CT, led by Executive Director Cheryl Burack, offers a nationally-replicated youth development program focusing on teen pregnancy prevention and academic success. Through TOP Sessions, 15-17-year-olds engage in guided discussions, community service learning, and individual projects to promote healthy behaviors and civic responsibility. The organization emphasizes a service learning approach that integrates academic goals, personal growth, and community engagement. Contact Family Centered Services of CT for more information.
- Youth development
- Teen pregnancy prevention
- Community service learning
- Academic success
- Cheryl Burack
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Raycean Wright, TOP Facilitator Family Centered Services of CT, Inc.
Since September 2013;54 WHHS students have been enrolled in TOP Sessions meet 1-2 times a week Curriculum guided discussions and activities(classroom time) 20+ hours of Community Service Learning
Nationally-replicated youth development approach aimed at preventing teen pregnancy, and helping young people make consistent progress in school Guided classroom discussions and meaningful service learning Evidence-based, Tier-1 teen pregnancy prevention program (CT DSS, US OAH)
15-17 year olds, - curriculum focuses on healthy behavior in the context of romantic relationships, exploration of values, goal setting and assertiveness
CSL=academic goals+ personal growth+ civic responsibility Engages students directly in the issues and needs of their community Community service/volunteering vs. CSL: the learning component
Steps: Preparation Action Reflection Celebration Service learning standards: youth voice (in choosing and leading projects), duration and intensity of projects link to curriculum more
Hygiene Drive/ Meal Prep Taste of Service Autism Awareness Teen Dating Violence Individual Projects -Volunteering WH little league -Community Garden WH Community House -Blood Drive
Family Centered Services of CT Cheryl Burack- Executive Director 235 Nicoll St, New Haven CT 06511 203-624-5342 Family Centered Services of CT Email- cburack@familyct.org
