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Becoming a Foster or Adoptive Parent

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Alexandria is in need of 200 additional mentors - could you be one of them? Watch this inspirational story about an an Alexandria man who began mentoring a local youth more than 17 years ago, and hear how it transformed both of their lives.

Mentor a Child. Change Two Lives.

Hear an interview with Ron Frazier, Director of the Office of Youth Services, discuss why Alexandria is a great place for children to grow up.

Alexandria One of Best 100 Communities for Youth

Mike Mackey, Alexandria's Gang Prevention Coordinator, discusses the City's mentoring programs for youth and how adult volunteers can become involved as mentors.

Jean Niebauer discusses the background and history of the Citys Human Rights Commission,and how the Office of Human Rights can helpresidents dealing with discrimination.

Alexandria's Committment to Human Rights

Court Service Unit Director Lillian Brooks, and Mike Mackey, Gang Prevention and Intervention Liaison, discuss the Citys involvement in a Northern Virginia regional gang prevention initiative.

Becoming a Foster or Adoptive Parent

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