Robyn McGough, MSW on engaging with Black youth through community service projects
All children need positive childhood experiences (PCEs). The HOPE National Resource Center believes that every child in each community should have access to the key types of PCEs that we call the Four Building Blocks of HOPE: safe and supportive relationships that are critical for children to develop into healthy, resilient adults; safe, stable, equitable environments to live, learn, and play; opportunities for social and civic engagement to develop a sense of belonging; and opportunities for emotional growth.
The HOPE National Resource Center believes that Black history is American history. This year, we honor Black History month with a vlog series, HOPE Block by Block, where we highlight the impactful work of Black practitioners, scholars, researchers, and community activists during the month of February. This series shares impactful ways for organizations and communities to promote access to each of the Four Building Blocks for Black and African American families.
Our guest, Robyn McGough, MSW, addresses the Building Block of engagement, which are civic and social opportunities where children and youth can be a part of something that is bigger than themselves. McGough is a Medical Social Worker at Optum Healthcare and a proud member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. is one of nine historically Black fraternities and sororities known as the Divine Nine. In the vlog below, Robyn shares the ways that Greek organizations, like Delta Sigma Theta, work to engage Black youth in community service projects, build a strong sense of community and belonging, and promote intergenerational connections.
