Title
SCOPE: Securing Children’s Opportunities, Possibilities and Empowerment Program
Project Dates
04/01/2007 - 09/30/2010
Description
The SCOPE program, a pilot program in collaboration with the Michigan Prisoner Re-entry Initiative, brought together existing community services in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, to serve youth, ages 6-15 with incarcerated parents. Children of incarcerated parents are 70% more likely than other children to become involved with the criminal justice system.
Sponsorship
Kalamazoo Foundation
Subject Area
UNEMPLOYMENT, DISABILITY, and INCOME SUPPORT PROGRAMS; Poverty and income support; WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT; Public training programs
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