Children are likely to live up to what you believe of them...and what they believe of themselves. Through programs that encourage education, leadership, responsibility, and self-respect, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Indian River County work to decrease drug abuse, juvenile crime, and instances of teenage pregnancy while increasing school attendance, grade point averages, and job readiness.
The results below are proof positive our programs work.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Indian River County Member Performance:
87% of Club members complete their homework before they leave the Club each day.
85% improved or maintained their grades.
85% improved their school preparedness.
81% improved or maintained their conduct.
2006 Florida Youth Substance Abuse Survey:
Indian River CountyBoys & Girls Club Members
Alcohol Use 36% 5%
Drug Use 17% 3%
Tobacco 12% 1%
A 2007 national Harris poll of Boys & Girls Club alumni concludes:
51% achieved a higher level of education than they thought possible because of their Club.
85% said their Club taught them right from wrong.
82% said their Club helped increase their self-confidence.
77% said they learned good leadership skills at their Club.
