THRIVE program keeps youth on track
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI (WSIL) -- The Community Partnership of Southeast Missouri is working to help locals caught in the cycle of poverty.One way...
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI (WSIL) -- The Community Partnership of Southeast Missouri is working to help locals caught in the cycle of poverty.One way to do that is prevention such as making sure kids stay in school and become happy, healthy adults who contribute to the community.Dr. Melissa Stickel, the Executive Director for the group says, the first step is identifying these youth ranging in age from 12 to 17."Particularly disconnected, vulnerable youth in our community who may not necessarily be connected with any other organization or any other program," she explains.