While viewing the International child resource institute (ICRI) I came to
find some relevant information on child advocacy. They provide a page to learn more about
advocacy through a book, “Six Steps to
Successful Child Advocacy: Changing the World for Children.” The guide is to give important talents
through a confirmed method which has been brought about to educate child supporters
and generate common modifications world-wide.
The approach is appropriate for less support for one child, moderate
encouragement for a society or collection of kids, and a huge support at a local,
national, or international level. The useful
content gives skill-building activities and contains suitable subjects for
example, how to use social media for encouragement.
Child homelessness and poverty in the U.S. is a much unnoticed crisis, and countless civilians of the U.S. cannot seem to comprehend how frequent it is. ICRI provides information on “Invisible Child” which shows data, pointing out that 1 in 5 American kids are now living in poverty, bringing the United States to be the highest child poverty rate of any nation excluding Romania (ICRI). Child poverty and homelessness is not a difficulty referring to rising nations; it is occurring in our own cities and communities. Tons has been made of the behind test scores of students from the U.S., mainly when contrasted to the added strong scores ordinary across Europe and East Asia, and the poverty rates of children in the U.S. is surely a provider to these struggles. Statistics show the effect poverty has on students’ test scores, and as already expected, the scores of children in poverty, who have a lot more to worry about than standardized test, are lower than those of their more wealthy peers. This brings up questions about the course the U.S. is headed toward, and the world we are moving in. How can we expect to the lead the world in our children’s education when the most vulnerable sect of our society is not being taken care of (ICRI)?
Reference
International Child Resource Institute (ICRI). Retrieved from http://www.icrichild.org
Hi Carlos,
ReplyDeleteI will check out your publication. With all these statistics coming to light, it seems we have a lot of work to do as a nation and in our own communities. When we research poverty last week I was amazed at how we measure poverty in this country and do not actually deal with it until it is too late. This needs to change.
BethAnn
Carlos,
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading the information you provided on International Child Resource Institute. It is sad to say how many children are growing up in poverty and how bad an effect it has on them. I feel that the more our children are exposed to these types of conditions the harder it will be for us to meet the needs of all children. I feel that the United States is one country that should not be experiencing such high poverty and homelessness rates. We have too many resources and services here to be missing some children who are considered invisible. There is enough food in this world to feed America, we just have to come together as a whole and address these needs. People today do not believe in sharing their resources and feel that they have to only look out for their families. However, if resources are combined then there is a strong possibility that more people will have access to the basic necessities.
Hi Carlos,
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed your post. I have never heard of ICRI and am looking forward to exploring their website. The statistics you shared on childhood poverty are heart breaking and it is an issue that goes unnoticed. Something has to change! If it doesn't the numbers are only going to get higher.
Carlos,
ReplyDeleteYour blog information is fascinating, knowing that the invisible child issue is not going unheard in this country and others is great. I wonder how many children are invisible in our own local areas or schools. Knowing how to better advocate for these children is a great tool to have in my box.
Thanks for sharing,
Toshiko Pinckney
Carlos,
ReplyDeleteThe information that you shared in your blog was enlightening and very helpful. As I learn more in my program at Walden, I realize that my true passion lies in being an advocate for children and their families. I will use the information that you shared in your blog along with other information from this site to build my knowledge on child advocacy.