Youth Development Programs

Look Who Got Their 'SWAG ' On

Students ranging from ages 16 through 18 are got their SWAG on every Tuesday and Thursday at TCRC under the tutelage of Artist and Thomas University Assistant Professor of Art, Richard Curtis. SWAG is an acronym for Students Who Accomplish Goals.

SWAG is a new multi-faceted youth development program. The SWAGS are poets, artists, writers, athletes and some are undecided. This summer SWAG launched with an eight week program, wherein students received instructions in the areas of painting, photography, drawing and sculpting to create artwork utilizing recycled materials.

SWAG focused on expanding students understanding of human rights, community and global issues. The experience enabled participants to hone, develop, and explore their world through powerful mediums.

The goals of SWAG are twofold: (1) to provide a fun environment for learning which also prepares youth to meet challenges through civic engagement and the creative arts (2) to help young people prepare and position themselves for entrepreneurial opportunities and higher education.

At the end of the summer, SWAGs showcased their final projects. Check out the original SWAGS! Click here to view their masterpieces! .

(Front row from the left kneeling/seated Richard Curtis, Roemello Butler, Jakeia Jackson. Back row: Nakia Nixon, Corey Brower, Dexter “DJ” Jackson, Nanya Hopkins, Alexis Stacey, Khabriyah Brown, Hardaisha Jones, and Alexia Sherman. Not pictured: Jacquia Byrd.)

Tutoring/ Homework Assistance

Systems of Care (SOC) from Governor’s Office of Children and Families, ages 15-19

TCRC currently implements the Governor’s Office of Children and Families- System of Care grant to help improve outcomes for Georgia’s children youth and families. It is designed to help communities coordinate and integrate their child prevention and invention programs in the areas of child maltreatment, delinquency and youth development. SOC focuses on improving the welfare of children and youth by first seeking to understand the factors that influence their health, education, safety and growth.

The Teen Clinic

Clinic Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays, 1:00 - 5:00 PM

The teen clinic assists adolescent girls to make educated, healthy, and informed decisions regarding their physical, emotional, and mental well-being through offering free, confidential physical exams, referrals, pap smears; pregnancy testing, STD testing and family planning.