SYC incorporates volunteer service projects, business internships/ employment, social activities, growth in the knowledge of the Bible. SYC is open to Youth ages 11 to 19 Please read, complete and return the SYC Application to SpeakforTWC@aol.com or UthPrograms@Speak4TWC.org
See Flyer, Application and Letters below
SPEAK will:
Raise Awareness through continuous Foster/Adopt Awareness Campaigns about the 400,000 plus babies, children and youth in the United States' Child Welfare System. Locally, there are more than 700 youth in foster care in the state of Delaware.
Raise awareness about the over 100,000 children and youth that are waiting to be adopted out of foster care each year.
Raise awareness about the 20,000 plus youth that age out of foster care each year - the number is over 160 in Delaware.
Sponsor and encourage local churches to host Foster Care/Adoption Orientations
Host events like Picnics to bring foster care and adoptive families together. In addition these picnics give an opportunity for potential foster care and adoptive families to meet and talk to many families that have taken the step to build their families.
Sponsor Contests to help raise awareness about the need for more people to get involved orphan care issue.
Delaware has more than 700 youth in foster care. If you would like to make a difference in their lives, host a Foster Care Orientation at your local church.
-Talk about this critical need to adults in your church.
-Get the names of at least 6 families or individuals who will commit to attending an orientation
-Contact SPEAK at
UTHPrograms@Speak4twc.org
Our Mission: ‘SPEAK exists to help raise awareness about the critical issues and lingering needs within our communities facing children and youth, women and their families and the poor through the use of technology, multi-media tools, activities, events and programs. The goal is to produce positive change in the lives of those whose voices are not being heard and needs are not being met.
Project Care Bags is a SPEAK initiative that is headed by Caroline K. a Girl Scout to provide large sturdy duffle bags to youth in foster care as they transition from placement to placement. The SYC helped by making backpacks to be distributed with the duffle bags and personal care items.
Toiletries/Personal Care Items Needed!
Help us make these gifts even more special by donating some of the following items:
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Shampoo & Conditioner
Body & Hand Lotions
Chap Sticks
Tissue
Additional items for older youth in foster care who will be aging out and those that have aged out:
