At the Choice Program, we have the privilege of working with dynamic, intelligent, and charismatic youth. On a daily basis, we see their success in many different forms: a smile, improved grades, building of trust, graduations, donning a work uniform, asking for support, independence.

Take a few minutes to learn more about two of the countless success stories that we know as Jerrell and Latoya.


Excerpt from interview with Jerrell Bratcher:

"Each one teach one, lead one," confirms Jerrell Bratcher of his vision of education. "That's my own," he states, deliberately. "I came up with it because we all must give back." He should know, experiencing great success from the altruism of others. Jerrell has also been empowered by such motivational mottos and slogans. The well-spoken, forward thinking, twenty-two-year-old attributes his accomplishments to his participation in The Choice Program."

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Excerpt from Latoya Felder's speech at the Tenth Anniversary Celebration of The Shriver Center:

".the Choice Program.works diligently to acknowledge students with the potential to succeed in such schools as the University of Maryland. None of this would have been possible without the Choice Program giving me an opportunity to embark on a new journey for myself. It believes in people over processes and the individual needs of children in distress over rules and contracts. Thank you for taking a humanistic approach and valuing me as a person."

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