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Robert F. Kennedy Children's Action Corps
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September 2016
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What a Ride!
A great big thank you to all riders, sponsors, and supporters who rode, volunteered, and fundraised for this year's 26th annual Rodman Ride for Kids on September 24th!
It was a beautiful day, with close to 1,000 cyclists taking to the road to complete a 25, 50, or 100 mile course. This year's Ride will raise over $13 million dollars to benefit 50 partner agencies serving at-risk children and families. Visit our photo album
on Facebook to see pictures from the event.
We are closing in on our $300,000 goal, but we're not there yet! Visit our ride page to make a donation and help us reach our goal and secure the 5% match!
The Rodman Ride for Kids is completely underwritten. This means 100% of funds raised will directly help the children and families at RFK Children's Action Corps.
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Swing for Kids 
Thank you to all of our golfers, volunteers, sponsors, and
supporters who took part in our Swing for Kids golf tournament on August 5 at Heritage Country Club in Charlton, MA.
A special thank you to our Title Sponsor,
Pelham Pharmacy, our Silver Sponsor,
Fitchburg Tire, and our good friend
Dennis Tully, who once again sponsored 6 teams this year.
Participation in Swing for Kids supports Robert F. Kennedy Children's Action Corps' fundraising efforts in the 2016 Rodman Ride for Kids.
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Call for Embracing the Legacy Nominations
Robert F. Kennedy Children's Action Corps has launched its search for honorees for the 2017 Embracing the Legacy Award.
The Embracing the Legacy Award honors individuals and organizations whose extraordinary actions have reflected the social values and hopes of Senator Robert F. Kennedy by raising awareness and fighting against injustice and inequity in society which affect children and their families.
Visit our website to learn more about the award and how to submit a nomination.
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National Resource Center Releases New Publication
 Our Robert F. Kennedy National Resource Center for Juvenile Justice
is pleased to announce the release of the
Probation System Review Guidebook, 2nd Edition
written by John A. Tuell and Kari L. Harp. Since the first edition was released in 2011, the RFK National Resource Center has continued to expand the scope and breadth of the Probation System Review process, resulting in further advances and refinement to the review framework. The current review structure includes the analysis of four updated key elements: Administration, Probation Supervision, Intra- and Interagency Work Processes and Quality Assurance. These advances have occurred in partnership with an ever-growing cadre of jurisdictions who have partnered with the RFK National Resource Center to undertake the Probation System Review.
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High Risk Youth Network
A program of RFK Children's Action Corps, the High Risk Youth Network (HRYN) is a resource for organizations and providers serving youth at high risk in the City of Boston.
HRYN provides invaluable benefits and information to its member agencies that is designed to help providers strengthen connections, collaborations and communities.
For more information about benefits and how to become a member,
click here.
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Help Make Winter Wishes Come True
Make this holiday season a little brighter for the boys and girls in our programs by participating in our annual Winter Wish gift drive.
With your generosity, we can ensure that every single child in our care receives a gift. This is not only a wonderful way for individuals and families to give back during the holidays, but there are also great opportunities for corporations to get involved!
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Thank You!
This summer, boys and girls from our programs were part of the group of 500 kids who filled the Charles Playhouse to see the Blue Man Group. Our heartfelt thanks to Rodman for Kids for their generosity in sponsoring this outing and their ongoing commitment to ensure young people have the opportunity to experience live theatre.
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Community
Connections
This month, through our continued partnership with United Way, we were excited to welcome employees from Sunovion Pharmaceuticals in Marlborough to our Lancaster Campus. The volunteers were hard at work landscaping, planting, pruning, and weeding. We're extremely grateful for their support and help in making our programs a welcoming place for our kids to live and learn.
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Kids Corner
In July, residents at our Cape Cod STARR Program volunteered at the Veterans' Voice Massachusetts Vets Music Festival at Battleship Cove. The youth spent the day cooking hotdogs and hamburgers and serving food to active and veteran service members. Thank you to Gregg Brasso, CEO, Producer and Host of Veterans' Voice on 95.9 FM for providing our kids with this wonderful opportunity.
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Save the Date!
A Night of Music
October 12, 2016
Stoneham Theatre
Stoneham, MA
A Taste of History
November 10, 2016
The Wherehouse
Holyoke, MA
Winter Wish
December 2016
Celebration for Kids
December 3, 2016
Seaport World Trade Center
Boston, MA
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Every Child Deserves a Childhood
Robert F. Kennedy Children's Action Corps is a private, non-profit licensed child welfare agency providing community-based services, education, foster care and adoption, residential treatment, and juvenile justice programming to individuals and families in crisis. Our programs are focused on helping children and adolescents deal with past hurts, develop self-esteem, and have a chance for a brighter future as contributing members of society. All that we do at RFK Children's Action Corps is based on the belief that every child deserves the chance to lead a happy, healthy, and productive life.
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