DYSLEXIA ADVOCACY ACTION GROUP INC

Hi,

We are seeking a grant specialist to help us get funding to advocate for children in foster care.

Did you know that according to the New York State Education Department, 86% of children in foster care have weak reading skills, and many are functionally illiterate? Can you imagine having no parents and, on top of that, school is like torture? Additionally, children and adults are 80% more likely to recover from trauma when they can read. Literacy is trauma-informed care, and we believe that children in foster care deserve an education; they deserve a better future.

We work with education attorneys and partner with school districts to build capacity and professional development while ensuring our students are on a college-ready or job skills training trajectory. We ensure they receive a proper evaluation and science-based remediation. We track their progress and emotional wellness to ensure our students experience meaningful progress and become engaged in their educational careers.