The Headley Carter Cares Foundation was established because one woman, Marcia Carter, saw a need and took action. She saw those students with emotional, social, and behavioral challenges who were mostly invisible to others. She knew access to after-school and community-based activities would help them achieve their potential.
Headley Carter Cares Foundation founder, Marcia Carter
After working as a social worker in the school system for many years, Ms. Carter recognized that some of her students were unable to participate in after-school activities because their families could not pay the required fees. Initially, Ms. Carter used her own money to pay students’ fees, and over time began to see the impact: The children exhibited less emotional and behavioral challenges, were more academically engaged, and were generally more comfortable in their surroundings. In 2010, Ms. Carter expanded her personal mission and created the Headley Carter Cares Foundation.
We know that our at-risk youth benefit from after-school programs where they learn valuable life skills, such as how to work well with groups, respond positively to authority figures, and develop increased feelings of belonging. Yet too many of our children are unable to participate in these activities because their families lack the necessary resources.
The proven impactful access to extracurriculars your generosity makes in the lives of our children and their families is shared in this short video. We help our kids shine.
“Dear Ms. Carter. Thank you so much for all you do to help our children succeed. Your caring support truly makes a difference in the lives of families like mine.”