Take A Stand

By Geoffrey Canada

 

Maybe before we didn’t know,

That Corey is afraid to go

To School, the store, to rollerskate.

He cries a lot for a boy of eight.

But now we know each day it’s true

That other girls and boys cry too.

They cry for us to lend a hand.

Time for us to take a stand.

 

And little Maria’s window screens

Keeps out flies and other things.

But she knows to duck her head,

When she prays each night ‘fore bed.

Because in the window comes some things

That shatter little children-dreams.

For some, the hourglass is out of sand.

Time for us to take a stand.

 

And Charlie’s deepest, secret wishes,

Is someone to smother him with kisses

And squeeze and hug him tight, so tight,

While he pretends to put up a fight.

Or at least someone to be at home,

Who misses him, he’s alone.

Who allowed this child-forsaken land?

Look in the mirror, take a stand.

 

And tonight, some child will go to bed,

No food, no place to lay their head.

No hand to hold, no lap to sit,

To give slobbery kisses, from slobbery lips.

So you and I we must succeed

In this crusade, this holy deed,

To say to the children of this land:

Have hope. We’re here. We Take A Stand!

Helping Today’s Youth Become Tomorrow’s Leaders.

YAP  was started in November 2004 in effort to help youth be successful with life changes.  Youth have an increased rate of success when they receive support and encouragement from their families.  Youth ages 5+ are encouraged to attend if their parents are also in attendance.  Parent's and youth are involved in determining the topics to be addressed.  Only the youth and parent's themselves know what they need assistance with, therefore they are given the opportunity to express these needs.  Local qualified counselors/presenters are used for YAP presentations.  Topics may include:

                  Personality Types                                Anger Management

               Balancing Responsibilities                            Managing Bullying

             Understanding ADD, LD, etc                            Sibling Rivalry

                    Positive Discipline                             Creating Family Traditions

              Raising Responsible Youth                            Stress Management

 

Mental Health Counselors are present at each session and are available to parents during question/answer sessions.

Youth and Parents

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