The Arthur Agee Role Model Foundation is designed to educate parents and all adults that they are role models for children. The Foundation will provide information and resources on how positive role models can work to build self-confidence in children, and that achieving success is possible in our society. The Foundation is committed through its programs to helping children achieve their goals and eventually go on to be positive role models. Children need others to emulate, and they will follow the example of role models if they are available on a consistent basis. Athletes and movie stars are heroes, parents and adults are role models.
Every role model needs the tools to answer unique questions and help solve individual problems.
We are confident that if children are given the encouragement to follow their dreams and achieve success, they will build self-confidence. This increases the likelihood that they will stay away from barriers like alcohol, drugs, tobacco, and gangs. Thus, by staying away from negative influences, children will become more self-motivated. This approach is much more effective than an ad campaign or a text book expressing the dangers of negative behavior. We believe that success in life can be achieved if one is shown the correct path.