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Carnival time! 
    Come on down and join the fun!
All proceeds to benefit the southbridge 
                police association scholarship fund!                
               
                 
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The Cops N Kids Program is a year-round effort to reduce juvenile delinquencies and build stronger relationships with Southbridge’s youths.  Initiated over 15 years ago by Officer Jesus Rosa, this program has seen proven results, in the past 7 yrs juvenile delinquency rates have dropped over 85%.  Cops n’ Kids has grown into a multi-faceted approach to transform the young people of today into the citizens we need for tomorrow.

The program, hosting approximately 100 youths from different walks of life, incorporates academics and athletics with youth agencies and juvenile diversion techniques.  For the past five years we have focused our efforts during the summer months.  Statistics show youths, aged 9 to 16 years of age, traditionally see a rise in juvenile delinquencies when they are left unsupervised while their parents are at work.  In addition, we have partnered with the Project Bread program, which provides breakfast and lunch for these children at no cost, and with the Worcester District Attorney’s Office and the Juvenile Probation Officer, Candido Diaz, who visits the program once a week and provides related classes and mentoring.  The program also employs college students, who were themselves alumni of this program, to serve as mentors and role models.

Most importantly we provide a safe and caring environment when these children are most at risk.  Our officers are dedicated to the future of Southbridge that is embodied in these children.

Believing in the children is an investment in our future...

Thank you Officer Rosa, the founder of the Southbridge Cops N Kids program, over 15 years ago. Your dedication to the youth in our community has proven to make a difference, along with all those involved!









info@cops.kids.com