Organization: Speak Up for Kids of Palm Beach County
Program Name: STUDENTS Speak Up for Kids
The Program Need:
This program empowers high school students in southern Palm Beach County to advocate for foster children, addressing critical gaps in housing, mental health, and education. Through leadership training, advocacy campaigns, and the Life Skills Portal, the program transforms the lives of both foster youth and student advocates, creating a stronger, more empathetic community.
Why is this project transformational?
STUDENTS Speak Up for Kids uniquely combines student empowerment with direct advocacy for foster youth in South Palm Beach County, bridging systemic gaps while fostering community-wide engagement.
How will the Impact 100 Men of Palm Beach County’s money be used?
Funds will expand outreach, support leadership training, enhance the Life Skills Portal, and directly impact foster youth and student advocates in south Palm Beach County