Vicki Sokolik refuses to be an Ostrich. Her son brought to her attention the crisis of unhoused youth — youth unhoused, not living with a parent/guardian, and not in foster care — in America, and she has been fighting to support this vulnerable population every since. Most active in Tampa Bay, Florida, Vicki is the founder and CEO of the nonprofit Starting Right, Now, which removes barriers for unaccompanied homeless youth to cultivate long-term well-being and self-sufficiency. She is also the author of the new book, “If You See Them: Young, Unhoused, and Alone in America.” Vicki Sokolik joined host Jay Ruderman to discuss the many ways unhoused youth fall through the cracks in our society, how her organization helps them, and also how to build trust with people who could use your help. Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro (01:10) Vicki’s origin story (02:40) What is “unhoused youth?” (06:40) What should a person do if they worry they see an unhoused youth? (08:19) How have conversations around unhoused youth changed in Vicki’s 20 years working with them? (11:02) How do people get the word out and help unhoused youth? (14:55) Vicki’s new book (16:48) How Vicki builds trust (20:10) What do students receive at Starting Right, Now? (22:58) How does Vicki balance advocacy and direct support? (27:53) Starting Right, Now alumni (29:10) Goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/…
A look inside an alternative high school. The content & programs we offer, how we support our at-risk students, and stories from staff and students.
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Season 2 Episode 1 - Brand New Year
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A look inside the beginning of the school year at Venture.توسط Kathryn
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A brief interview with two members of our campus team that attended the Holdsworth Campus Leadership Program with me.توسط Kathryn - Ms. Parsons - Mrs. Russell-Bruton
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A peek into the end-of-year processes, summer school, and what I have going on this summer.توسط Kathryn
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I finally get to tell you who we are. Plus, an interview with a colleague and a few other tidbits.توسط Kathryn
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Episode 4 - Graduation Season
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What graduation season looks like for us and other end-of-year information.توسط Kathryn
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Episode 3 - SEL - Huh? - What is it good for? - Absolutely everything.
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I go over the benefits of incorporating SEL into our everyday activities, most especially how we use it in our advisory classes.توسط Kathryn
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Episode 2 - School in the Time of COVID
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What school was like for our alternative campus from the start of the pandemic to present day.توسط Kathryn
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Episode 1 - Best Kept Secret
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An introduction to our alternative campus with a brief rundown of the two big things that make us different.توسط Kathryn
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