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increasing youth opportunitiesWe're building a connection between schools, out-of-school programs and parents through public/private partnerships that aim to address the root causes of youth issues and enable youth to graduate from high school with options for the future. Connecting Schools and After-Schools -- This strategy brings together two of a child's most influential resources beyond their parents-their schoolteachers and their after-school program staff. Engaging Families Initiative (EFI)/Focus on Families! -- The goal of EFI is to improve learning outcomes for Black and Latino children ages 6-10 by assisting families in their efforts to support their children's development, informal learning and academic achievement during out-of-school time. Faith-Based Initiative -- UWMB's Faith-Based Initiaitve mobilizes communities of faith and other stakeholders to effectively reach high-risk youth who face multiple barriers to successful outcomes in life. Latino After-school Initiative (LASI) - Focused on children ages 7-14, LASI's aim has been to help reduce the achievement gap experienced by youth in Greater Boston by focusing on academic skills and character. Lynn Pilot - As part of a two-year pilot project, UWMB works with three Lynn agencies that run after-school programs to introduce best practices for relationship-building among staff and youth. MARS - Pathways to Success for Youth: What Counts in After-school, A Report of Massachusetts After-school Research Study - This groundbreaking research is the first of its kind to explore the relationship and connections between staff attributes and program quality features with academic and social outcomes for youth. MSTi - The Math, Science, Technology Initiative is a groundbreaking collaboration between UWMB and the healthcare/life sciences industries and community partners. Out of Harm's Way -- This multi-year initiative focuses on reducing violence in targeted middle schools in Boston by ensuring youth most in need of support and services receive them. Today's Girls . Tomorrow's Leaders (TGTL) We partner with the community to address the unique issues and challenges facing girls and young women. Turn It Up and Get Active - UWMB's campaign to fight childhood obesity. Our Impact Councils develop and monitor strategic plans, establish benchmarks of success and evaluate results. We will continue to expand our Council membership to include a cross-section of perspectives, ethnicities and disciplines. Current Increasing Youth Opportunities Council members include:
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