NY1: Advocates for Children helps children like “Precious”
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In conjunction with the release of the new movie “Precious,” NY1 featured the work of Insideschools’ parent organization, Advocates for Children. The film follows a 16-year-old Harlem student through her struggles with illiteracy, obesity, and a broken home. Although the character is fictional, her problems are only too common among children in New York City schools. Cheryl Wills, a NY1 reporter spoke to several of AFC’s lawyers and advocates about the work the organization does to ensure that children like Precious receive the educational services they need. The reporter also interviewed students, clients of AFC, who were “falling through the cracks” until AFC advocates helped find schools and programs to get them back on track.
View the feature on the NY1 website. Kudos to AFC!
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wrong title, the real one: Advocates for children helps children ONLY like “precious”
Comment by Anonymous — November 12, 2009 @ 11:58 pm