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Brockton's Promise forSafe Places
A safe place with constructive activities gives youth an alternative to street corners, gangs and other harmful environments. A safe place nurtures young people’s skills and interests, enriches their academic performance and gives them opportunities to contribute to their communities.
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Brockton's Promise forCaring Adults
Communities need to provide all young people with sustained adult relationships through which they experience support, care and guidance. Caring and connectedness within and beyond the family are powerful factors in protecting young people from negative behaviors and creating strong positive qualities.
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Brockton's Promise forHealthy Start
Today, too few young people are experiencing the level of support in their communities that will ensure a healthy future. A healthy start includes making sure caregivers and young people have access to the services and opportunities they need to be healthy.
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Brockton's Promise forEffective Education
Effective education enables young people to prepare for employment in the 21st Century. Young people must master basic academic and analytical skills, learn workplace etiquette, and know how to use technology, such as computers and the Internet. America’s Promise partners help youth develop these essential career skills.
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Brockton's Promise forOpportunities To Help Others
Young volunteers have higher self-esteem, perform better in school, build leadership skills, and learn how to solve community problems. America’s Promise partners are providing numerous opportunities for youth to help their communities