By james art 
One in five South Carolina youth between the ages of 17 and 19, who is homeless, is one of the few sobering statistics provided by Megan Davis from landmarks for families during her visit on February 12 with Rotary Mount Plezant Club.
As an associated vice president of the development of North Charleston with a non -profit purpose, Davis shared the mission of his group for raising thriving children and families ultimately the pursuit of clients leading a successful life.
Early known as the CydC Youth Development Center (CYDC) and the Center for Orphan in Charleston, the sights currently have about 20 young people, while providing consultations and educational services.
“Most are not orphans who live with us, but they have come from some situations where their parents need a little help,” a guest speaker began, which approaches their 10th year with sights.
“Over the years, we have learned that it is important to take care of families as well. Here’s how you build new models, break different models and bring families back together.”
Many children under the watch of the service organization are often presented with the lack of basic life skills that more people often take for granted.
So far, Davis has mentioned a girl who came in landmarks after 74 locations. The shortage of stability in her life never gives her the opportunity to make contact with the eyes or to learn how to greet people.
In his role to identify annual funds to raise funds, Davis cooperates with the Ministry of Social Services in South Carolina (DSS) to provide resources for young people in need. However, the $ 1.5 million landmarks, however, receive from the state only cover three meals and a bed for each young adult, with the exception of pillows, therapeutic services, staff costs or fun activities.
“We have to compare ourselves, we say a dollar for the dollar, but it’s not. It’s for the triple that,” she informs about the $ 5 million-large budget of which consist of non-governmental donations.
Other key indicators for young people at risk include the fact that 19 percent of children, adolescents and teenagers will be affected by the justice system in South Carolina. In addition, Davis said 71 percent of women who were in foster care became pregnant with their 21st birthday.
To deal with these damn markers, the sights work four pillars programming, including family education services (ie seminars for the connection group, building skills), protection services (ie workers who monitor disasters in people’s homes), housing services and family reunification services.
Asked how her organization deals with residents who are aging and have nowhere to go, Davis admitted that her team asked DSS to extend the age restrictions. A person can currently receive landmark help, while at 18 and from there he can continue to apply again until his 21st birthday.
Many of these children, she added, are not ready for the real world, as many have no concept to wake up early to start working.
“What we saw is that you are unable to live alone at 21 years old, especially with prices and other things in Charleston. It’s really hard and you don’t know these life skills […]S “
Visit Landmarksforfamilies.org to donate to landmarks to families.
The Rotary Club of Mount Plezant invites community members to attend their weekly meetings on Wednesday in the mountains a pleasant Presbyterian Church, starting from lunch.