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				"It takes a community to raise children, no matter how much money one has. Nobody can do it well alone. And it's the bedrock security of commmunity that our children and we need." -- Marion Wright-Edelman, Advocate for Children What people are saying about ROPE® "At ROPE® we were taught that no hurdle is too massive to jump, and likewise, no goal, no problem and no challenge is too massive to solve..." - 6th grade student "ROPE® gives us something to hold onto during this difficult time of parenting adolescents. It gives us a common language to speak with our children and other parents." - Parent

Youth & Community Development Strategies We offer innovative strategies and services that help prepare youth workers, counselors, teachers and community service professionals for effective practice and successful program development. More info.	After-School Strategies Besides offering the Rite of Passage Experience® initiative for grades 6-12, we offer an Initiation of Scholars® strategy plus customized after-school strategies. More info.	Leadership Programs The Center is now offering customized leadership training to the executives and staff of nonprofits, associations and corporations. This training is designed to increase organizational effectiveness and produce results keyed to identifiable goals. More info .	Resources for Professionals & Parents If you are looking for resources in guiding children and teens through adolescence, or are interested in creating a Rite of Passage Experience® for your teenager, you'll find more info here.

The Rite of Passage of Passage Experience® and ROPE® are copyrighted (1981, 1988, 1998) and federally registered trademarks of David Blumenkrantz licenses to The Center for the Advancement of Youth, Family & Community Services, Inc.