Programs · Roots & Routes
Roots & Routes: Youth Empowerment Curriculum
A 10-month, 20-session bi-weekly program guiding youth through researching and connecting with their personal and cultural history, middle-class values, and life navigation tools.
Curriculum classroom · wide
01 — What the Program Covers
Four pillars. Twenty sessions. One journey.
01
Cultural History & Research
Youth explore and connect with their personal, family, and cultural histories.
02
Systems Navigation
Understanding education, employment, finance, and civic structures.
03
Leadership & Storytelling
Building voice, confidence, and the ability to lead.
04
Mental Wellness
Tools for coping with stress, bias, and adversity.
20Sessions
10mo.Duration
Bi-weeklySchedule
This isn't extracurricular. It's foundational.
02 — How to Join
Ready to apply?
Referral from an agency or self-referral. Ages 16–21. Baltimore City, Harford County, or Cecil County.
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