Community

In my community we have many after school school programs that they children can participate in before and after school. One of the places children can go in my community is called the Neutral Zone. After school is over, if children need a place to go they can go there. The Neutral Zone is more for middle school kids and older. They provide you with snacks, and have games, computers, and televisions. They also have tutors who can assist you in any school work you need help with. It is a good place for children to go after school because they will not be getting into any trouble, and they will not be home alone. For the younger age children we have a center called The Kids club. Children can go to The Kids Club before and after school. In the morning the parents can drop them off and when it is time for school, the employees walk them over to school because it is right across the school. After school, the teacher gathers all the children together that go there, and walks them back. When the parents get off of work, they will come pick them up. The Kids Club also provides children with snacks and games, and puts on movies for them to watch.

As an advocate of community partnership, if there is a lack of partnership, I will explain to the community why the children in the community would need places to go, or things to do after school and it's importance. It is important that children can continue to get an education even if they are not in an educational setting (classroom). If nothing gets accomplished I will take it upon myself to create a community center that is educational for children.