We are delighted to offer you the opportunity to be a part of Children Uniting Nations initiatives, supporting programs and services for at-risk youth. Children Uniting Nations events and programs have local, state and national reach and benefit children from coast to coast. Through your sponsorship you can benefit in the following ways:

• Generate Brand Awareness
• Showcase product and/or services
• A unique networking opportunity
• Invite your clients to high-profile events
• Introduce your employees to goodwill opportunities
• Demonstrate community responsibility
• Encourage and strengthen education in the community
• Strengthen relationships in diverse communities
• Support key issues facing our children at-risk

These are just a few opportunities for your consideration. We welcome any additional concepts that may maximize mutual strategies.

The Academic Mentoring Program was designed to provide the student with additional classroom support while also building self-esteem, life skills, confidence, all while improving the educational outcome of our youth in at-risk communities. Prior to the start of the mentoring relationship the youth's most recent California Standardized Test (CST) scores will be reviewed to determine the students' level of achievement in both Language and Math. Additionally, the selected youth will be given a Self-Esteem Evaluation. All of the data will be compiled along with commentary from teachers, counselors and the Extended Learning (ELA) staff. An individualized Academic Mentoring Plan will be developed thereafter. The mentor, in conjunction with the youth's teachers, counselors, school administrators and program staff, will work together to ensure that the plan goals are achieved.

Children Uniting Nations/Mentoring Partnership for Los Angeles Youth developed its first Community-School Based Mentoring Academic Mentor Center for foster youth in May 2005. Our program pilot began through the funding of the Community Development Block Grant Funding. These funds were distributed to explore the specific needs of foster youth and develop a program at Foshay Learning Center in South Los Angeles.

The Academic Mentor Centers (AMC) have proven to provide foster youth with the sustained, caring relationships that lead to successful educational outcomes. Furthermore, the unique structure of the AMC's have demonstrated great potential and replication locally and across the country. With this in mind, CUN began phase two of its expansion in 2006 and began with a strategic plan in partnership with the Inter-Agency Council on Child Abuse and Neglect (ICAN). Through the partnership between ICAN, CUN and the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) the Los Angeles Mentoring Model (LAMM) was designed and incorporated throughout Los Angeles County.

Research indicates that school based mentoring programs contribute to significantly lower levels of behavioral problems and substance abuse. At the same time, research reveals a boost in self-confidence, self-control, cooperation and attachment to both the school and community.

This is an opportunity for you to make a difference in the life of a foster child.

Please call Children Uniting Nations for more information on adopting an Academic Mentor Center at 310-203-0500.

Presented by Children Uniting Nations "Keeping the Promise to At-Risk Youth" conference was prompted to gain national attention to the needs of our country's most vulnerable children—our foster children. Our disregard to this abandoned population inevitably leads our foster children to no other alternatives than those of negative consequences.

"Keeping the Promise to our At-Risk Youth conference has become one of our nation's leading conferences supporting at-risk initiatives. The conference has become a strong vehicle to our voiceless children.

Through this innovative advocacy approach, Children Uniting Nations strives to better the lives of the children living in-and-out of home care. This national venue and political platform will focus on the wellness, education and life long stability of our foster children throughout our country.

This is an opportunity for you to help make a difference.

Launched in 1998, Children Uniting Nations is the driving force behind the annual Day of the Child. Since its inception Children Uniting Nations been able to expand mentoring opportunities for youth in foster care and raise awareness about the challenges faced by these young people.

The Day of the Child (DOC) is designed to bring awareness to and support the needs of children who by no fault of their own are living in and out of home care. The primary goal of the day is to secure "long-term" mentors for these very special children.

Over the past eight (8) years Day of the Child has enjoyed tremendous success, with hundreds of children receiving the love and guidance of their mentors. The individual stories are numerous and heartwarming as demonstrated in the following quote:

"Because the of my mentors interest in my education and their unselfish desire to show me the world, it motivated me to achieve and become the honor student I am today. I have become more self-confident, assertive and most of all I have direction in my life. I thank GOD for blessing me with my mentors."
- Mentee

Day of the Child Overview:

• The Day of the Child involves countless hours and dedication from mentors as well as many other volunteers
• This year's DOC will commence at Pierce College Stadium in Woodland Hills, CA
• Prior to event, mentors will complete an application, reference check and orientation
• When the children arrive, they are assigned to mentors who will spend the day with them enjoying the many activities: Inter-active team building activities, Carnival Rides, and Game Booths.
• Lunch is provided for both the children their mentors
• Live entertainment will take place throughout the day. In addition to local talent, well-known performers participate. Previous participants have included Wyclef Jean, Angie Stone and Tweet to name a few.
• At the end of the day, each child receives a care package provided by My Stuff Bags®. Other items are donated by sponsors and other generous companies.
• In addition to their care package, children will leave with a day of wonderful memories, renewed hope and the anticipation of seeing their mentor again.

This is an opportunity for you to help make a difference.

The Children Uniting Nations Awards Celebration and Viewing Dinner is a vital fundraising effort for Children Uniting Nations to continue its endless support and commitment to our communities' most vulnerable children. The CUN Awards Celebration and Viewing Dinner features a gourmet dinner back-dropped against a live viewing of the Academy Awards®, silent and live auction, and one of the most exclusive After Parties with dancing and live performances by some of the hottest and most renowned artists.

Children Uniting Nations Awards and Celebration and Viewing Dinner will be held at one of L.A.'s premiere and lavish venues. This year's event is sure to be hot and chic!!! The exclusive dinner guests list includes celebrities, politicians and prominent Fortune 500 leaders. A guest list of who's who attend the after-party with performances by chart-topping and Grammy® Award winning artists.