PARTNERSHIP PROFILE
Shared goal(s): Develop staff/volunteers pedagogical competencies, Directly check on the well-being of youth and families
Description:
Mill Creek Middle School and Restore-Assemble-Produce (RAP), offered intervention services, mentors, resources, and referrals for a diverse population of historically underserved middle schoolers. In all, the outcomes of this initiative include teaching students how to achieve and how to become self-sufficient. RAP is focused on increasing students’ abilities to cope and expand their social-emotional skills through engagement during the school day, after-school connections, parent partnerships, and mentorship programming. Also, RAP leaders create and lead professional development for staff focused on racial justice and trauma-informed practices.
Web site: https://beststartsblog.com/2020/07/08/best-starts-for-kids-supports-school-community-partnerships-2/
Lead organization partners: Mill Creek Middle School, Restore-Assemble-Produce, Bright Start
Kinds of organization: Direct Service Non-profit Organization, School/School District
Participant population: Youth (Ages 5-13 or Grades K-8)
Youth development support targetted: Mental Health/Wellness/Mindfulness, Social and Emotional Learning/Character Development
Primary funding source: Government Entity/Grant, Private Philanthropic Foundation
SUPPORT DETAILS: INITIATIVE, PROGRAM, SERVICE
Timeframe: Fall 2020 (Academic Year), Spring 2021 (Academic Year), Winter 2020 (Academic Year)
Location: Washington
Total capacity: based on schools needs
Health and safety: Not applicable; We are not providing in-person supports.
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Contact information:
best.starts@kingcounty.gov
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