Our Homelessness Project
Sharing WW has joined with others and created the WE CARE Program.
One in every 30 American children are homeless in the United States. To add to that, on any given day, there are approximately 443,000 children put into foster care. Within a single year 97% of these children are evicted from their housing. 22% of them get separated from their families and are put into foster care. Some schools in America state that up to 61% of their kids are homeless.
As a result of these statistics, Sharing WW decided to join with others and come up with a program. There is an urgency to this, because when children are homeless, they are much more susceptible to become victims of sex trafficking, turn to drugs or commit suicide.
The “We Care” Program
W: For those who need immediate overnight help to get off the street, Sharing WW has a budget to pay for a motel.
E: For those who have a job but cannot afford the high rents, we supply a fully equipped apartment or trailer that the family can stay in for 30-90 days, on a 30 day at a time basis, teach them how to do a budget, raise their credit ratings and work towards getting them an affordable permanent place to live.
C: For those who have employment, proper credit rating, or passed the 30-90 day process, we help them get into a living space by paying the deposit and first month’s rent.
A: Resource Center in schools that supply a washer and dryer, refrigerator and basic needs for clothing and toiletries. A backpack program whereby the kids go home each weekend with a backpack filled with food. They return the backpack on Monday, to be able to re-fill it on Friday.
R: Many kids are sleeping in cars with their families. Though this is not our preferred solution, to avoid any exposure to violence, we source safe places for them to park, that hopefully have bathroom facilities.
E: Sharing WW has purchased an apartment building in Seaside, California and lowered the rents, so they are affordable. It also has an apartment that is designated for the 30-90 day program.
This problem is so large and overwhelming, yet even if we save one soul from despair and/or death, that is enough. We believe that every little difference, makes a big difference.
Our Fentanyl Project
Sharing WW has joined with others in the fight against fentanyl.
Sharing WW is presently involved with others in getting a law passed in California for the prevention of fentanyl. It is called Vincent’s Law. The amount of deaths from this drug is horrific, and rising every day.
We strongly believe that if we can educate kids about the drug, while incorporating emotional intelligence at the same time, we will see a drastic change in number of needless deaths.
Today, there is an urgency to teach kids life and problem-solving skills. We need to furnish them with every tool available, and what better place to commence than in the educational system. Through the schools, we can reach the most kids possible and we believe that this subject matter can, and will hold their interest.
This law was first passed in Texas. A fabulous group of people, including Angel Moms, who lost their kids to fentanyl overdose are responsible for making that happen. To date, they have worked tirelessly, and seven other states have embraced this cause, by passing the law.
The Hunter Curriculum Program and Vincent’s Law are named in honor of two young boys who tragically died as a result of this drug. Our dream is that every state in America will join us in saving kids from this drug, and then possibly the whole world will follow.
Vincent’s Law
By investing in comprehensive classroom instruction, we create a generation of informed, resilient and empowered young people, who then can make healthy choices and resist the allure of opioids. We believe the solution lies in the following approach.
Build prevention as a priority
Empower teachers as change agents
Instigate problem solving and coping skills
Enhance teacher’s confidence
Open a more honest communication with students
Foster a more supportive school environment
Help parents deal with this perilous topic
Added Implementations
Communication and collaboration platforms
Evidence-based lesson plans and resources
Personalized writing instruction
Differentiated instruction and assessment
Professional development courses and resources
Strategies for early identification of substance use signs
Tailored mental health and substance abuse therapy
Compliant platform for effective substance abuse management
Summary
We are dedicated to working collaboratively with other states that have implemented this law. We are also committed to working with Angel Families to develop and implement a comprehensive, evidence-based and culturally relevant opioid prevention and education program.
By prioritizing collaboration, community engagement, and the empowerment of those most affected by the opioid crisis, we can create a brighter future for California and our country.
There is a profound impact of firsthand stories delivered by Angel Families at school assemblies and the value they add to a school program. The loss of a child devastates more than just one life; it affects all those connected to that lost precious life. By including Angel Families in our initiative, we give them and their lost child a voice, which has proven to be of great value to the families impacted by this horrific crisis.
It is obvious that lack of awareness and understanding, limited resources and funding, along with stigma and misconceptions have helped escalate this problem. To address this opioid crisis holistically, we need to partner with healthcare providers who specialize in evidence-based treatment and recovery support. This will ensure timely and effective interventions for those struggling with addiction, which will maximize recovery chances and long-term well-being.
Addressing the opioid crises requires a collaborative effort that extends beyond the classrooms. Effective solutions need to engage parents, families and community partners in prevention and educational efforts. As well, it is important to partner with organizations that specialize in substance abuse prevention and treatment.
The time is now, the need is urgent.
For more information go to www.vincentslaw.com