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What we do

Our programs are designed to ensure the growth and  happiness of children and youth, and to complement the education which each student receives during the day.

All of our programs are equally important in structuring a successful support system for our children, youth, and their families.  We work with children and youth between the ages of 1 month and 18 years. 

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Our Programs:

Obesity Healthercise

A project created to help children and youth to learn healthier life styles to prevent and overcome obesity.  more...

Dance Class

A fun, educational and recreational activity for children and youth, taught by two volunteers, Jermaine and Tremaine Moore of the Maine Attraction Dancers, a dance group for children and youth.

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Teen Talk Youth Outreach

An opportunity for youth from all ethnic backgrounds to come together weekly to talk about issues that affect them, to learn healthy habits, and to develop activities and projects focusing on improving the health and well being of youth and the community.  Some of the topics include job seeking, personal needs, education, homeliness, housing, independent living, and finding food.

For Parents ...

Parents are encouraged to participate in as many of the activities as possible, and workshops and seminars are scheduled for them on a variety of helpful topics, such as parenting, health and nutrition, and substance abuse awareness.

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Youth participants are required to commit to two years in the program and to perform community service.  We assist high school students by providing tutoring, mentoring and assisting in finding scholarships for college.

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"I Need a Break Program"

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Designed to assist parents, grandparents, guardians of children, infants to 12 years, and Cal Works recipients who may need time to themselves - whether to run weekend errands or to enjoy a moment of solitude.  Day, evening and overnight services by appointment only.

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Academic and Arts Program

Children and youth are divided into age-specific groups in which they receive tutoring, mentoring, go on field trips, and participate in arts and crafts activities. 

The interactions with children are based on a “Free Movement” approach that encourages children to select from a variety of academic and art activities based on their individual needs, interests and learning styles.  Examples of academic and art activities include tutoring in math, visits to the Berkeley Marina, and writing and acting in plays for the community. 

We support the community

• information and classes on health and personal development - anger management, drug abuse, teen counseling, art and craft design, teen ministry, image development, and elder abuse

• making referrals to community agencies and providers

• providing information on community resources

• food bank from the Alameda County Food Bank