Children 12-17 in America are twice as likely as adults to be victims of serious violent crime.
In the state of SC 91.9% of all babies born to teens are single mothers
1 in 2 of children in America will not complete even a year of college.
Helping kids heal through music and the arts from urban youth in America to ex-child soldiers in Uganda and Rwanda, Africa...we ARE making a difference.
Welcome to Invest in Children & Youth's website. We invite you to join us in our efforts to help at-risk kids heal around the world.
Globally, youth find it difficult to verbalize their thoughts and emotions concerning traumatic experiences and circumstances in their lives. We have found that the arts; dance, music, drama, drawing and other artistic disciplines can reach into areas that words alone cannot touch. Our programs equip youth with the skills necessary for healing to begin. We give them a voice.
Branches and additional offices:
(843) 722-171638 Tradd St Charleston, SC 29401-2540