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A BUCK FOR OUR BABIES

Pledge $1 a month to for a year and make a difference in the lives of youth in Western Massachusetts.

 Miss Toya, the founder has completed her  Master's Degree in Nonprofit management and Philanthropy. Her expectant date of graduation is May 2010.Upon completion, Miss Toya can then file the appropriate paperwork to make the program eligible for government grants. So for now, K.Y.D.S is completely funded by myself and donors.
If you are interested in helping, Pledge $1 a month, for a year. You can pay it all at once, or how ever you choose. ALL Proceeds go to K.Y.D.S programming.

 Make checks ( NON-TAX DEDUCTIBLE) payable to
Latoya Bosworth
c/o K.Y.D.S
P.O Box 6194
Springfield,Ma 01101
 

             Cultivating our girls into young ladies

Plant them with values, water them with self- esteem,shine a little knowledge… and watch them flourish!

This all female youth group is geared towards ages 11-14 .

It involves mentoring, and skills development in the areas of violence prevention, sex education, social etiquette, and goal setting.The group will meet monthly for 2 hours, Miss Toya. Guest speakers and field trips will also feature occasionally.

The purpose of this group is to enlighten, educate, and elevate our girls so they can develop into strong, focused, young ladies, who will eventually serve as leaders amongst their peers.

Our world is changing, and even if parents are willing to communicate about uncomfortable topics, often the children are not. Instead they are taking advice from other young people, who don’t know much more than they do.  

Rosebuds addresses these touchy subjects in a confidential, interactive and fun environment. 

Our next meeting will be February 17 from 5:30-7:30pm at the Springfield Central Library 220 State St. Springfield, MA in the community room. This month will be discussing sex, and all the things that come with it.

  Reserve your space if interested, please contact  via email or at 413-218-4110.

Adults, please contact us if you'd like to be a guest speaker on a topic related to our young ladies.

Previous Topics:

September: Top 10 causes of death among teens

              and Prevention

October:  Breast health

            How to measure your correct bra size

November: Planning for the future, vision boards

December: Break, no Rosebuds

January: Moving Words Poetry Workshop

We close out every session with open circle talk, and our pledge:

    " Every day and every way, I am getting better and

      better. I accept how I feel, think, and act.

      I act with confidence because I am a unique

       and worthwhile person."