Texas Tech University

Center for Adolescent Resiliency

Human Development and Family Sciences

 
 
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Center for Adolescent Resiliency

The Center for Adolescent Resiliency (CAR) in the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences provides a caring environment in which middle-school and high-school students can develop healthy academic, social, and physical habits. Our programs foster youth development through cultivating healthy habits, self-confidence, and leadership skills.

The Center has two main programs that offer participating youth the opportunities to participate in a wide range of activities, interacting with each other and members of the community. Both programs have spawned additional program development. These transformative learning experiences help adolescents build strong relationships with peers, mentors, and other role models that prepare and equip them for high school, college, and adult responsibilities.

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The College of Human Sciences at Texas Tech University is the home for the Center for Adolescent Resiliency. The Center closely collaborates with Lubbock-area schools, non-profit agencies, and other community partners (including United Supermarkets and Covenant Health). The outreach activities of the Center's programs have been developed by Texas Tech scholars with clinical experience and research expertise in education, youth development, mental health, family counseling, community engagement, and related specialties. Texas Tech students are active participants with the Center's programs through volunteering, service-learning classes, internships, and practicum assignments.

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Community Advocacy Project for Students (CAPS)

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Center for Adolescent Resiliency