Empowering Voices of At-Risk Youth through Songwriting in Public Schools
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Helping at-risk youth grow socially and emotionally through songwriting.
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About
We want to continue a Music & Mindfulness program in the Tacoma Public Schools for at-risk youth, which teaches songwriting as a tool for self-awareness, emotional intelligence, & building community. Our aim is to empower youth voices.
Impact
This project supports social & emotional development in at-risk youth. Through songwriting, it fosters community, self-awareness, emotional skills, and empowered voices, helping students build confidence and a stronger sense of identity & belonging.
Progress
This program has been running successfully through the Whole Child Department of the Tacoma Public Schools for two years. We received positive feedback from teachers & students of ages 10-20. Due to budget cuts, however, funding is unpredictable.
Team
My experience as a former foster youth & social worker combined with being a full-time musician, I bring both lived experience and professional expertise to implement trauma-informed spaces that empower youth voices & stories through songwriting.
Funding
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Leaderboard page (offline): https://artizen.fyi/projects/empowering-voices-of-at-risk-youth-through-songwriting-in--public-schools
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