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The Friends of the Children 2Gen initiative helps support the entire family

The Friends of the Children 2Gen initiative helps support the entire family

Tamara loves to paint and play Roblox. At school she enjoys math and science and aspires to become a doctor. She wants to adopt children when she grows up as she understands that everyone needs love and a place to call home. Tamara lives with her elderly grandmother and three younger brothers – resulting in her often being the caregiver for her brothers. Her mother and father are infrequent visitors – only present when it suits them and in between periods of incarceration.

 

Tamara is part of the original Friends of the Children – Charlotte cohort. After being held back a year, she is about to start fifth grade. Having a consistent, positive role model in Tamara’s life helped her identify and focus on her long-term goals. She improved her determination and works hard at school, screening out many distractions. Tamara significantly improved her test scores this past school year. The 2Gen initiative helped support the entire family – improving Tamara’s stability and security at home.

 

‘Seeing the impact we have had on this entire family confirms that we are making a difference.’ ~ Tamara’s Friend