Our youngest just graduated from a very conservative private christian school. 5-6 years ago, our school began seeking inner city kids (families, really) to come out to our white bread suburban campus for their education. Every inner city kid is fully scholarshipped so there are no $$’s out of pocket for these families.
Huge, unqualified success!
One of these young guys ended up being close friends with my son. We got to know him well over a few years. He is now in college and on his way to breaking the cycle and becoming a responsible citizen.
Just a few things make this work. We have the ability to carefully screen which families are invited to participate - character matters. We self fund the program. We entered into the program with eyes wide open and full support....literally unanimous....of our board and our parents. Our families do a lot to love on these kids.
The net: Strong, well defined guardrails can alleviate many of your concerns. Strong, well defined families will make a difference in a few lives.
Good luck FRiend.
“We have the ability to carefully screen which families are invited to participate - character matters.”
The La. voucher system does not allow for this. You get what you get.