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no exceptions!

 Unleashing the Power of Kids at Hope
 Rick Miller, from Kids at Hope, was in town on August 29th through 31st, to provide Kids at Hope training modules for some of our schools. While he was here, he will also provided a 3-hour Level 1 training session for you, the GEAR UP staff. Read about "Unleashing the Power of Kids at Hope"   ...more
  Kids at Hope Rally 2000
Celebrating at the Kids at Hope rally with "Benny" from the Chicago Bulls and the KIDS - View the pictures of the Rally ....more

Q  How does Kids at Hope Fit into the Chicago GEAR UP Program?
A   Teachers, youth leaders, parents and other caring adults in the Chicago GEAR UP Program are encouraged to reinforce the Kids at Hope Principles as often as possible, if not every day. Take the time to recognize a child's talents, and verbally tell the child what they are doing well. Find ways to get the child's anchor involved in school and recreation activities. Both child and anchor can benefit from the shared experience. Kids at Hope is not a stand along system; rather it is a belief system intended to complement existing efforts to create a culture where all children are capable of success, no exceptions!
Q   Can you list the programs that Kids at Hope provide for Chicago GEAR UP?
A   There are five different programs that could be useful to the GEAR UP people.
Kids at Hope "Steps Journal"
Kids at Hope "Report Card"
Kids at Hope "Passport"
Kids at Hope "Rally"
Kids at Hope "Little Steps - Big Dreams"