Episode 8: EAC’s Chance to Advance -It Takes a Village 

Children in the foster care system are at a considerably increased risk of incarceration, drug misuse, poor mental health, and even being dependent on public assistance in their adult years. EAC’s Chance to Advance program works to reduce these odds and bring meaningful change to the lives of at-risk children. Join Robert Stricoff, Chief Development Officer at EAC Network, and Lisa Mirabile, CEO and President of Vertigo Media Group as well as EAC Board Member, on this episode of EAC's "More to Do" Podcast as they welcome special guest Demishia Owens, Program Director at EAC's Chance to Advance, to the show! This special episode celebrates Demishia's professional achievements, featuring success stories from people whose lives she's impacted, how she got her start at the EAC, and why her job is so important. Listen to the full episode to learn more details about how the heroes at Chance to Advance serve the Long Island community.