This is a quote I took from the book Integrative Pediatrics and strongly supports what I am attempting to achieve through my service learning opportunities.
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Children are society's most valuable resource and must be nurtured within the context of healthy families, communities, and environment."
Reference:
Culbert, Timothy P. & Olness, Karen (2010) Integrative Pediatrics. Weil Integrative Medicine Library. Oxford University Press.