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It is the intention of Jaws of Justice Radio to investigate how to achieve justice in America, this includes issues of economic injustice, political injustice and the criminal justice system. We want to put a human face on those caught in the grasp of injustice and those that are part of an unjust system. We strive to dispel the misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry, politicians and our educational system.
StopGap Inc – Helping Young People Aging Out Of Foster Care Survive and Thrive
**This is a reairing from JoJR show on February 23, 2015
Host Allie Catherine Bush talks with Justine Burton, CEO/Founder of StopGap Incorporated of Lawrence Kansas. They are a grassroots non-profit organization working for youth that age-out of foster care and other at-risk youth.
Their Mission is to empower youth aging-out of foster care and at-risk youth in attaining ownership of their lives by providing them with a foundation of life skills to transition from dependence to independence and compete in society.
The basic life skills offered to most youth as they approach the end of their length of stay in foster care is just what it states: “Basic.” In most cases it is delivered to groups of youth lumped together based on their geographical location, age or what the contracted person feels would be a good mix. Consequently, little attention is given to the educational, emotional, health and behavioral concerns of neither youth’s, nor their risk factors.
Fortunately, there are resources and opportunities available for youth after they leave the foster care system. Yet, there is a deficiency for the basic skills and understanding needed to survive on their own. Unfortunately, some do not have the knowledge or the desire to access this information. While foster care can be of assistance in many cases, it is by no means a cure-all.
What StopGap Inc offers is an eight week program with interactive workshops to give youth a hands-on experience with knowledge of nutrition, housing, budgeting, financial planning, employment prep., and we provide information from the Douglas County Health Dept on sexual and physical education, and Licensed therapist on mental health issues; through the Willow Domestic Violence Center we offer the SAFE Prevention program and Anti Sex-Trafficking, and GED/high school education, vocational, and higher educational goals which will help them attain independence.
Additionally, the outreach program activities will be taught by instructors who are caring, compassionate, and supportive individuals who are knowledgeable in each area of the subject matter.
Contact: Justine Burton, CEO/Founder
1942 Massachusetts Street
Lawrence, KS 66044
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 785-856-7833
Website: http://www.stopgapincorporated.org/stopgap/
Reverend Ester Holzendorf of Consolidated Social Work Services
Ester Holzendorf has seen a lot in life, lived a lot of life and still has a lot life. As Executive Director of Consolidated Social Work Services she is using all of her experience to inspire and guide an effort to bring back part of the Oak Park neighborhood. She has worked in the Oklahoma Department of Corrections and as a social worker in Jackson County. As a member of the Human Dignity and Justice Coalition she convicted for praying too loudly in the Missouri Senate Chamber in support of Medicaid expansion and faces sentencing later this week.
Host Jeff Humfeld talks with Reverend Ester Holzendorf about the Medicaid 23, her refusal of the Governor’s pardon and her work with Consolidated Social Work Services and the Chestnut Avenue Family Resource Center.
Consolidated Social Work Services Inc.
Phone – (816) 965-8137
Chestnut Avenue Family Resource Center
3811 Chestnut Ave, KCMO
Phone – 816-701-6534
Face Book Page – https://www.facebook.com/Consolidated-Social-Work-Services-Inc-289655464386768/
