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Communities In Schools-The Answer to Saginaw County's Promise is being organized by Saginaw County's Promise (an initiative of the Saginaw Community Foundation). Saginaw County's Promise has the same vision as Communities In Schools. Together these two programs are forming an organization called:
Our mission is to help youth in Saginaw County journey toward becoming happy, healthy, successful adults by providing and promoting programs and services that encompass the five basic promises:
a caring adult, a safe place,a healthy start, marketable skills and an opportunity to give back.
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The Five Promises--The Five Basics
The Five Promises/Basics have a powerful impact. Young people with the Five Promises/Basics do better in school, are more likely to pursue higher education and enjoy better relationships with their peers and families. They are less likely to engage in risky behaviors, and are five to 10 times more likely to become productive citizens in their communities.
- Caring Adult: Ongoing relationships with caring adults — parents, mentors, tutors or coaches — offer youth support, care and guidance.
- Safe Place: Safe places with structured activities provide a space for youth to learn and grow.
- A Healthy Start and Future: Adequate nutrition, exercise, and health care for healthy bodies, healthy minds, and smart habits for adulthood.
- Marketable Skills: Marketable skills through effective education help youth navigate the transition from school to work successfully.
- Opportunities to Give Back: Opportunities to give back to the community through service enhance self-esteem, boost confidence and heighten a sense of responsibility to the community.
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