Every child should have a caring adult in their lives. And that's not always a biological parent or family member. It may be a friend or neighbor. Often times it is a teacher.
Every child should have a safe place in their life.
The work completed during the special session was just the beginning. During those six days we lit a spark that will positively impact the lives of our children and grandchildren, but the full fire is yet to come.
A child's geographic location, race or parent's income level should not predetermine their life's course and it's up to us to see that they don't.
