Vision
The vision of the Asia Adams Save OUR Children Foundation is to save children by improving their health of mind, body and spirit through education, advocacy and support services.

Mission
The mission of the Asia Adams Save OUR Children Foundation is to empower children and youth (ages 4-24) to build healthy, productive lives through education, advocacy and support services. We encourage youth, particularly adolescent females, to improve self-awareness and esteem using a holistic framework for their mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual development. We provide health education, recreational and cultural programs to develop knowledge, resources and strategies for healthier lives.

We strongly believe in social justice for women and children; and promote programs and policies that strengthen, honor and empower our communities. We advocate across health, education, safety and public welfare systems for the needs of families and provide culturally competent supports.

Description:
Services Provided include- Health Education- Specialized training & Workshops- Outreach-Innovations in Prevention & Intervention-Counseling-Advocacy-Case Management & Referral-Research for Solutions to Youth Challenges and Management Consulting Supports.

History:
History- The organization was founded immediately after the violent death of only child, Asia Adams a senior at West Chester University - full academic scholar. Asia was a psychology major with hopes of working with women & children. Her mother, former Behavior Specialist and consultant in Health & Human services since the death of her child, has provided services to more than 2500 children. Through our Urban Yoga & Nutrition - Shape Up Step Up to a Healthier Nicetown program; provides training to outreach worker providers through the Adolescent Violence Reduction Program (AVRP) program; has sponsored the "Girls Just Wanna have Fun- Healthy & Safe Summit- attended by 109 adolescent girls with focus on physical & emotional health- sponsored symposium at West Chester University included keynote speakers- workshops and discussion panels in "Getting There" a symposium of meeting challenges and preparing for the future & awarded scholarship funds to a student who best exemplified academic and service focus in help to underprivileged children; in addition to workshops in public schools around Healthy Living.

Contact people:

Shelah Harper, Chief Executive Officer, (phone), (email) Bianca White, Board President, (phone), (email) Dean Morrow, Secretary, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (215) 848-3595

Address:

5450 Wissahickon Avenue Suite C100 Philadelphia, PA 19144 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.AsiaAdamsSaveOURChildren/org

Directions:

76 E to Route 1 North- exit at Wissahickon Avenue- follow to School House Lane (intersection)- Volunteer requested for work at the Gillespie School- located corner of 18th & Hunting Park next to Gratz High School.   Nearest Bus Stop: j For maps or information, please see http://www.septa.com/

Miscellaneous Information

Are court referrals welcomed?
	No