R.E.A.L : Restore, Educate, Advocacy, Leadership
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Learn More About R.E.A.L
R.E.A.L stands for Restore, Educate, Advocate, and Lead. R.EA.L is a 12-week, trauma-informed advocacy and leadership fellowship to empower youth, caregivers, and community members affected by the child welfare system. Our mission is to equip families and community leaders with tools to restore autonomy, advocate for change, and lead systemic reform.
At the conclusion of the program is a Town Hall Presentation, where each participant presents a real-world advocacy project aimed at reducing unnecessary involvement with Child Protective Services (CPS).
Child Poverty in Syracuse
45.6% of children live below the poverty line. The highest child poverty rate of any major U.S. city
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Education Gap
31.6 % of the Syracuse population has a
bachelor’s degree or higher, showing an education gap.
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Juvenile Justice
Syracuse Police reported about 321 juveniles arrested in 2024, up from 298 in 2023. Property crimes make up the majority.
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Mental Health in Youth
Syracuse had an average of 37.9 hospitalizations per 10,000 children for mental health issues, nearly double the Onondaga County average.
