Going back to school is no tiny feat when you are in a new country.
"Kayla" has been in the United States for less than a year and has attended our Springfield Safe Youth Project since February. When she first arrived at the program, her mother told our staff that 12 year-old Kayla was having difficulty making friends and adjusting to the American school system. Our counselors also noticed that Kayla was struggling in school, particularly with math and English.
At the Springfield Safe Youth Project, Kayla worked closely with bilingual volunteer tutors. She put a great deal of effort into her homework and projects. Kayla also made lots of friends during the many group workshops, activities and field trips at the Springfield Safe Youth Project.
Over the past several months, Kayla's schoolwork has shown a lot of improvement. She even brought in a math test to show staff her first A!
Kayla came into the Safe Youth Project as a shy and confused girl experiencing culture shock and struggling to keep up in school. In less than six months, Kayla has transformed into a sociable, enthusiastic student.
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