Support for Youth Preparing for Independence and Those in Welfare Blind Spots
'Dream HomeCC' Business Agreement Signed, Sponsored by Company
Seocho-gu District in Seoul has partnered with construction materials company KCC Glass to support youth preparing for independence and those in welfare blind spots.
Seocho-gu (Mayor Jeon Seong-su) announced on the 13th that it signed a business agreement with KCC Glass (CEO Jeong Mong-ik) at the district office the previous day to strengthen the independence capabilities of youth preparing for independence and youth in welfare blind spots through the ‘Dream HomeCC’ program.
Seocho-gu and KCC Glass signed a business agreement for 'Dream HomeCC' on the 12th. (From left in the photo) Lee Jeong-yeon, Director of Bangbae Youth Center; Kim Myung-joo, Director of KCC Glass; Jeon Seong-su, Mayor of Seocho-gu; Jo Mi-jin, Director of Banpo Comprehensive Social Welfare Center. Provided by Seocho-gu. Photo by Seocho-gu.
‘Dream HomeCC’ is now in its third year and supports the healthy growth and independence of youth preparing for independence and youth in welfare blind spots within the community. KCC Glass sponsors the project with 50 million KRW in funding, and the program is operated through a public-private partnership involving the district and private cooperative organizations.
The project consists of three components: a Care project to improve daily living skills and emotional stability, a Creative project for economic independence, and a network to strengthen the support system for participating youth.
Participating youth take on roles as community members by using cooking skills learned through the program to prepare side dishes and share them with nearby goshiwon (small dormitory rooms) and single-person households. They also communicate through a group messenger chat room to build a support system, share information necessary for independence, and receive assistance.
Responses from participants have been positive. One youth preparing for independence said, “Having grown up in a facility, I felt overwhelmed about living on my own after leaving, but through education on organization, real estate contracts, cooking, and finance, I gained confidence by learning how to live independently.” Notably, the program has produced tangible results, with six youths successfully starting their own businesses.
This year’s ‘Dream HomeCC’ program runs from March to December, beginning with recruitment of participants. Detailed information can be found through Seocho-gu Office and partner organizations such as Banpo Comprehensive Social Welfare Center.
Mayor Jeon Seong-su stated, “We will actively support youth who will lead the future to grow into healthy members of society.”
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