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Focus On South Florida: Take Stock in Children

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Breaking the cycle of poverty through education.

That's the goal of the "Take Stock in Children" program. Statistics show nearly 60 percent of children in Florida are living in poverty and will never graduate from college.

"Take Stock in Children has a 20-year history of matching participating students with adult mentors who prepare them for college success.But more mentors are needed.

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