Service in All New York City Schools

NEW YORK, NY (04/20/2009)(readMedia)-- Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg today announced a new plan to make a call to serve a priority for New Yorkers of all ages.

"As Americans all over the country answer President Obama's call to service, thanks to Mayor Michael Bloomberg --New York City is leading the charge through a groundbreaking initiative that inspires people all ages-beginning with New York's youngest-to serve.

Children for Children, a proven leader in the field of youth service, is proud to support this city-wide initiative by providing service coordinators for all NYC schools, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to discover their power and potential to impact their communities and become agents of positive change. We applaud our Mayor and look forward to partnering with the City and the Department of Education to provide support to schools as they begin to weave service into their school communities." Service is a critical component of every child's development. In addition to providing measurable outcomes, such as improved academic engagement, increased critical thinking skills, and reduction in risky behaviors, service instills in youth a powerful sense of self-worth, self-discipline, leadership and civic responsibility.