Provides advocacy services to children at risk of educational failure; emphasis on educationally-handicapped children, truants, drop-outs, suspended children, children returning to school from residential placement, and families needing assistance enrolling children in new school systems in Westchester County. Youth are trained in advocacy techniques. Parents, students, professionals, and local community groups are educated on relevant issues. Networks of communication with public and private agencies working with at-risk youth are developed and expanded.
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