You are invited to join a celebration of the passing of Raise the Age legislation!

Beginning in 2019, 16 and 17-year-olds charged with misdemeanors or low-level felonies will be in the jurisdiction of our juvenile justice system. This protects their safety, provides developmentally appropriate interventions and consequences, engages their family, and offers resources for mental health and substance abuse treatment. Children First/Communities In Schools has been working with local and state advocates to pass this legislation for the past 10 years. Now, we can celebrate this important victory for our youth.

Join us on Thursday, October 12 from 5:30 to 6:30 at the Wedge Foundation (5 Foundy Street in the River Arts District in the same building as 12 Bones) to Raise a Glass for Raise the Age! Drop in for all or part of the celebration and Raise a Glass for Raise the Age!

Food and adult beverages available to purchase on site and at surrounding food trucks. Non-alcoholic beverages are available to purchase and we welcome youth under 18 to join the celebration. Thank you to the Wedge Foundation for providing the event space at no charge.