Transforming Financial Lives

The DCRAC Money School offers classes, coaching, and a 10 month program, all with the purpose of education around financial topics and helping you reach your goals, at no cost.

Taught by our expert volunteer faculty, classes are available for free on Zoom and in person when feasible. Classes cover topics such as:

• Money management
• Ways to save
• Credit score and credit report basics
• Investing
• Choosing the best Medicare Prescription Plan
• Estate Planning
• Start and Grow Your Small Business

To sign up, visit www.dcrac.org and go to Money School calendar.

See attached flyer for more details.

No-Cost Educational Opportunities for At-Risk Youth ages 16-18
Recruiting for Class 58 – starts March 2022

The National Guard’s Youth ChalleNGe program is for high school dropouts, those no longer attending, and those failing in high school. The Youth ChalleNGe program is a highly structured military styled, non-traditional educational environment that integrates training, mentoring, tough love, and diverse educational and extracurricular activities.

The Youth ChalleNGe Academy is a 17-1/2 month program that offers at-risk youth the opportunity to get a GED after a 22-week in-resident program located in Laurel, MD. This program is an excellent opportunity for students that cannot conform to a traditional learning environment and are willing to learn but need discipline.

Program requirements are as follows:

• Age: 16-18 years old
• Legal: No violent or felony offenses and cannot currently have charges pending
• Mental: No history of mental disorders
• At-risk students: Students who dropped out or are in the process of dropping out of high school.

Information session briefings will be conducted — see flyer for dates/times and location! If you are unable to attend an info session, contact Mrs.Hughes to schedule a private appointment at 302-326-7102

The Youth ChalleNGe program is provided in partnership to Delaware residents by the Delaware National Guard, Delaware Department of Education, and the Capital Guardian Youth ChalleNGe Academy to provide youth, ages 16-18, with opportunities for personal growth, self-improvement, and academic achievement.

PROGRAM POC:
Karen Hughes
Youth ChalleNGe Counselor Liaison
302-326-7102 OFFICE
karen.m.hughes18.nfg@army.mil

Join us for this upcoming webinar…

“Therapists, PTSD, and the Military: The challenges & pitfalls associated with developing a strong therapeutic relationship”

Presented by Tony Dice, PhD, CSAC

This free webinar is scheduled for January 19 1:00 – 2:30pm EST and offers 1.5 CE credits.

This presentation provides an overview of the issues to consider when treating PTSD in active-duty military and veterans. Research that highlights the divergence in prevalence rates of PTSD and other post-deployment mental health problems across nations, and potential causes and implications will be explored.

Register Here »

I hope you are able to join us!

Morgan Pagels
National Clinical Outreach
Summit Behavioral Healthcare, LLC
Phone: (443) 307-7256
Fax: (800) 480-5157
Admissions: (888) 518-0416
morgan.pagels@summitbhc.com
SummitBHC.com

Change the world; influence a life one youth at a time!

SEEKING MENTORS  for Youth ChalleNGe Class 57

Oct 2021 – Mar 2022

The Youth ChalleNGe (YC) program provides a second-chance opportunity to Delaware at-risk youth. Our Cadets have moved on to pursue higher education, seek employment, and some have joined the military. Mentor/Mentee relationships are key to supporting the Cadet’s success.

See informational flyer attached. Anyone interested to be considered, please complete and submit a Mentor Application to the Program POC:  Mrs.
Karen Hughes.

PROGRAM POC:
Mrs. Karen M. Hughes
Youth ChalleNGe Program Counselor Liaison
302-326-7102
karen.m.hughes18.nfg@mail.mil

MENTOR APPLICATION »

The Delaware National Guard announces INFO SESSIONS for the next Youth ChalleNGe class.

The National Guard’s Youth ChalleNGe program is for high school dropouts, those no longer attending, and those failing in high school. The Youth ChalleNGe program is a highly structured military styled, non-traditional educational environment that integrates training, mentoring, tough love, and diverse educational and extracurricular activities. The Youth ChalleNGe Academy is a 17-1/2 month program that offers at-risk youth the opportunity to get a GED after a 22-week in-resident program located in Laurel, MD. This program is an excellent opportunity for students that cannot conform to a traditional learning environment and are willing to learn but need discipline.

Program requirements are as follows:

• Age: 16-18 years old
• Legal: No violent or felony offenses and cannot currently have charges pending
• Mental: No history of mental disorders
• At-risk students: Students who dropped out or are in the process of dropping out of high school.

There is no cost for tuition, room, or meals.

The start date for the next class is October 11, 2021. Interested candidates should apply by September 15, 2021.

Information session briefings will be conducted in the coming weeks (see attached flyer) for those who want to learn more about the program. If you are unable to attend an info session, contact Mrs. Hughes to schedule a private appointment.

PROGRAM POC
Karen Hughes
Youth ChalleNGe Counselor Liaison
302-326-7102 OFFICE
karen.m.hughes18.nfg@mail.mil