Homeless Teens
This week we have been learning about problems in our community: Waco, Texas. We as a group have found that teen homelessness is a huge problem. We have seen the connection between teen homelessness and abuse within the family. These teens will eventually be driven from their homes or decide to leave. We have done research on the facts of dysfunctional families and the number of homeless teens who have come from these situations. An overwhelming number of these homeless teens have come from an abusive situation. 60% of these kids were abused either emotionally or physically.
To address this issue, we will establish an after school program that tutors and mentors students. We will recruit college students from Baylor and MCC, providing role models in which these teens can confide. Later on, we will expand the problem to establish individual and family counseling to help reconcile students with their families.
