Words are made up of letters and form unique meanings. The building block of this process is the individual word, which must be spelled correctly, acknowledged, understood, and used properly within its unique meaning and its context within the whole. Likewise, children are made up of a diversity of traits which fuse into unique beings. Alone, they are rich with meaning, but in the heritage and traditions of their families, they develop nuance and character. Their families, in turn, join neighborhoods which evolve into a myriad of customs and culture.
Neighborhoods then form the community at large.
Children, with their families, are the building blocks of society. When children are nurtured into building their skills and respected for their individual character, they become strong participants in the community and in life. It is hoped that this directory will help guide families, teachers, and others working with youth to resources to encourage the strengths of each child. Directory began in the summer, when we sent out questionnaires to organizations throughout Trenton. The following pages reflect the information provided by the organizations themselves about their programs.