Afterschool Program

Children’s Program Director (K-5th Grade): LaQuita White

Teen Program Director (6th-12th Grade): Yolanda Kirkland

About

During the school year, After-School Program activities include homework assistance, specialized tutoring, field trips, enrichment opportunities, dropout prevention, college prep and life skills education. Most of our kids and teens are considered “at-risk” because of where they live, what schools they attend, or what circumstances their families endure.

Because of this, parents and guardians are also offered help as they try to navigate the school system. They may lack the knowledge, the time, or the skills to find the relevant resources. Our staff act as liaisons between the schools and parents so that each student has the best opportunity for success.

While the major part of our efforts are put into school work, we also make sure some of the afternoon is devoted to play, whether it be on the playground, around a game or card table, or on what is affectionately known as “the field,” (where our students play sports like kickball or freeze tag). We believe that all children deserve safe places where they can JUST. BE. KIDS.