MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE
LIVES OF OUR CHILDREN!!!

YOUTH-CENTERED FRAMEWORK

The premise of youth-centered framework is that through interdependent relationships with family, friends, and community, and particularly through connections with competent and caring adults, transitioning youth will have the resources and supports to succeed in all of the important areas—or domains—of their lives:
  • Cultural and Personal Identity Formation
  • Supportive Relationships and Community
  • Connections
  • Physical and Mental Health
  • Life Skills
  • Education
  • Employment
  • Housing
 

Help Reduce the High School Drop Out Rate
Our goal and focus for 2012 is to Advocate Outreach Program and avenues to reduce the high school drop out rate in our community.

EMPOWERMENT ASSOCIATION STAFF

Cherolyn Jackson, Executive Director

Cherolyn has a Masters degree in Organizational Management and is a Certified Community Economic Development Practitioner. Ms. Jackson has been instrumental in the success of the Empowerment Association; she is responsible for the day to day administration of the organization as well as ensuring that programs remain on track to meet their objectives. Ms. Jackson is the primary liaison with program partners, community members and funders. She supervises the Case Manager and Resource Referral Specialists.

Darlene Robertson, Case Manager

Darlene has a BS in Social Work. She has more than 7 years experience with foster youth. Ms. Robertson-Colon is responsible for intake, assessment, development of the Individual Services Plan, referrals and follow-up.

Marlene Broner, Resource Referral Specialist

Marlene has a BA in Business Management and is a former supervisor at the Polinsky Children’s Center. She has five years experience working with foster youth. She is responsible for: intake assistance, planning, development and implementation of activities, updating of community resources.

Mary Cofey, Resource Referral Specialist

Mary is an LVN. She is responsible for intake assistance, planning, development and implementation of activities, updating of community resources.

Stacy Thorton, Regional Director of Fund Development

Stacy comes to us with over 5 years of experience in the community. She is the liaison to partner agencies and the liaison and director of event coordination.

To be hired, the Volunteer Coordinator is needed for volunteer recruitment, interviewing, background checks, hiring, training and tracking. 
 

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