Caring Connections for YOUth

ATTENTION LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS! BEFORE YOU CALL 911....KNOW THE FACTS!

Way too many black girls and boys are being referred to Juvenile Justice MORE than other ethnicities!

HOW CAN WE CHANGE THIS?? Slide to the next graphic to find a solution!
For issues like truancy, parent/child conflict, fighting, minor drug possession, CALL 211 (press 3) for a Caring Connections For Youth operator!

WE ARE HERE TO HELP! Respond the CARING CONNECTIONS way! 🥰

Happy 1st Day of School! Have an amazing new school year!

Caring Connections 4 YOUth!

www.CC4Y.org

It’s been a busy and fulfilling summer for Gwen's Girls and Caring Connections for Youth! We've been out in the community, attending multiple events and spreading the word about our mission. From tabling at local gatherings to passing out information about our programs, we've been connecting with so many wonderful people who share our passion for empowering and supporting our youth. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to learn more about what we do—we’re excited to continue making a difference together!

Gwen's Girls in the Community Explore this photo album by Gwen's Girls on Flickr!

Why so many school fights⁉️

In 2019, CDC’s nationwide Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) was administered to high school students across the United States. According to YRBS results from 13, 677 students:

About 1 in 5 high school students reported being bullied on school property in the last year.

8% of high school students had been in a physical fight on school property one or more times during the 12 months before the survey.

More than 7% of high school students had been threatened or injured with a weapon (for example, a gun, knife, or club) on school property one or more times during the 12 months before the survey.

Almost 9% of high school students had not gone to school at least 1 day during the 30 days before the survey because they felt they would be unsafe at school or on their way to or from school. (Source: )

Caring Connections 4 Youth provides:
▪24/7 Call Center
▪Referral Network
▪Community-based Interventions

What to expect:
▪Call the hotline or text CC4Youth to 828-211 to report a youth that needs support
▪Our intake specialist will respond within 24 hours
▪An assessment will be carried out
▪Help is made available, depending on the circumstances a child or family might encounter.

can help! www.CC4Youth.org 💻📲

Looking for support or referral information? Caring Connections for YOUth can help anyone ages 18 and younger.

CALL (412)231-2612, TEXT CC4YOUTH to 898-211, or CHAT at CC4YOUth.org

To reach the Caring Connections for YOUth hotline, dial 2-1-1 and press 3.
Visit CC4YOUth.org for more information

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🚨 The countdown is on🚨
Back to School is less than a week away!

For the twelfth year in a row, Pittsburgh Public Schools and our incredible community partners are pulling out all the stops to get families ready for the first day of school! 🎒 Join us on August 19 from 11 AM to 3 PM at for our epic back-to-school bash!

All in-person appointments filled up fast, but you can still get all your back-to-school essentials by driving through our Drive-Thru at Gold Lot 1A, General Robinson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Don’t miss out on free stuffed book bags, food, shoes, socks, and more!

Huge thanks to our fantastic sponsors: Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Pittsburgh Pirates, PNC, WAMO 107.3, 93.7 The Fan, 100.7 Star, Comcast, The PT Services Group, Mount Ararat Church Pittsburgh, PA, Dreamz Hair Salon/ Cafe Asè, City of Pittsburgh, 100.1 FM and AM 1020 KDKA, The Mentoring Partnership of Southwestern Pennsylvania, UPMC, The Cameron Heyward Foundation, Why Not You Foundation, and Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh

See you there! 🚌🎉

TODAY IS THE DAY‼️

This is a friendly reminder that is TODAY!

We invite you to join us in making a difference in the lives of young girls in our community by participating in The Pittsburgh Foundation’s Critical Needs Alert.

On this important day, your online donations will support Gwen's Girls and other nonprofits that provide essential services in five critical areas: youth development, mental health services, tutoring, career exploration, and life skills.

DONATE TODAY‼️

By donating, you are helping us provide the support and resources our girls need to thrive. Together, we can create a community where all girls receive the care and opportunities they deserve.

Thank you for your continued support.

Click here to donate: https://www.pittsburghgives.org/organization/gwensgirls

Caring Connections for YOUth, a community-led initiative developed by the Black Girls Equity Alliance (BGEA) that provides access to supports and services to ANY YOUTH, up to age 18, living in Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, PA as a diversion to the Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare Systems.

Click this link for more information: https://cc4youth.org/

We are please to announce that Caring Connections 4YOUth and Gwen’s Girls will be a resource vendor at this year’s Charm School and Man Camp in the Steel City events!

Register now to participate in the informative workshops and engaging conversation for our youth and parents!

We hope you stop by our table to get info on what we do and how we serve our youth!

Register now at www.WAMO1073.com! Or scan the QR code for the direct link!

Thoughts?

In an effort to increase safety and create a more enjoyable experience for all, all four county pools (Boyce, North, Settlers, and South) will be implementing a chaperone policy effective July 16, 2024.

Visitors 17 and under are required to be accompanied by an adult at least 21 years of age, with valid photo ID. For the full policy and all pool rules, visit https://www.alleghenycounty.us/Parks-and-Events/Activities/Swimming-and-Wave-Pools

Have a great weekend! Be safe!

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Have a safe weekend!

Summertime is here, and the long days of summer break present a wonderful opportunity for your teen to explore new activities and interests.

What will your teen be doing during the summer? 🌞

Here are a few suggestions we found to help keep them focused and productive:

🌟Encourage them to take up a hobby or learn a new skill, such as coding, painting, or playing an instrument.

🌟Volunteer work can also be a rewarding way for them to give back to the community while gaining valuable experience.

Additionally, summer programs and internships can provide practical insights into potential career paths. Keeping a balance between fun and productivity will ensure your teen has a fulfilling and enriching summer.

📲💻Click this link to find a few summer camps made specifically for teens in and around the city, courtesy of Kidsburgh: https://www.kidsburgh.org/22-pittsburgh-area-summer-camps-for-teenagers/

Caring Connections for YOUth was created to help reduce the school-to-prison pipeline by providing the community with options instead of calling the police when our young people are experiencing mental health crises, addiction, behavioral problems, truancy, etc. We are grateful that Governor Shapiro is committed to finding a solution to address mental health.

For more information, visit www.cc4youth.org.

It's Summertime! With little opportunities for our young ones to participate in, they're left to doing whatever..wherever!

Many of our teens are involved in fights or creating loud and disruptive activity in business districts. Some business owners are way too frustrated and/or afraid, so they call 9-1-1.

Is a curfew the solution?

Example: https://www.wtae.com/article/youth-curfew-at-the-waterfront-begins-monday/42980763

If you are a store manager or a concerned parent and would like more information about Caring Connections 4 YOUth, contact our office!

We have the solution! Instead of calling 9-1-1, call 2-1-1 *press 3*

Happy Juneteenth!