Child, Youth, & Family Services

Results: 53

• Adoption Counseling and Support (1)
  PH-0300.0300

  Adoption Counseling and Support

  PH-0300.0300
  
  Programs that provide guidance and support for people who have adopted a child or are involved in the process of adopting a child.
• Adoption Services (2)
  PH-0300

  Adoption Services

  PH-0300
  
  Programs that participate in arranging permanent homes under new legal parentage for individuals whose birth parents are unable or unwilling to provide for their care. Included are programs that provide counseling and assistance for people who decide to relinquish their children for adoption or arrange for an independent adoption; which recruit, select, counsel and match suitable adoptive parents with children who have been relinquished; which assist in the adoption of stepchildren, adults or foreign-born children; which provide foster care for children who have been relinquished for adoption but not yet placed; and/or which assist people who are adopted to locate their birth parents and birth parents to locate the children they relinquished.
• Adoption/Foster Care Issues (1)
  YZ-0200

  Adoption/Foster Care Issues

  YZ-0200
  
  Programs that provide information and/or services that deal with the topics of adoption and/or foster care as well as foster care transition.
• Advocacy for Youth (1)
  FP-0500 * YB-9500

  Advocacy * Youth

  FP-0500 * YB-9500
  
  

  Programs that intercede on behalf of individuals and/or groups to ensure that they receive the benefits and services to which they are entitled and that organizations within the established service delivery system meet the collective needs of the community; which attempt to marshal public support for a particular issue or cause; or which seek to influence legislation, local ordinances or administrative rulings in order to benefit specific interest groups or achieve specific social, political or environmental goals.

  Individuals who are younger than age 18.

• At Risk for Homelessness (1)
  YV-0400

  At Risk for Homelessness

  YV-0400
  
  Individuals or families who are at risk for becoming homeless because they are unable to make their rent or mortgage payment and face eviction or foreclosure or who have already lost their permanent residence and are "doubled up", i.e., are staying temporarily with friends or relatives.
• At Risk Homeless (1)
  YV-3000.0500

  At Risk Homeless

  YV-3000.0500
  
  Individuals or families who are at risk for becoming homeless because they are unable to make their rent or mortgage payment and face eviction or foreclosure or who have already lost their permanent residence and are "doubled up", i.e., are staying temporarily with friends or relatives.
• At Risk Populations (1)
  YJ-0500

  At Risk Populations

  YJ-0500
  
  People who, because of their economic, environmental or family situation or a health problem or disability, are considered more likely than others to be affected by or become involved in self-destructive behavior, criminal activity, abuse, substance abuse, chronic unemployment, homelessness, unwanted pregnancy and other problems which threaten their health, safety and/or personal development.
• At Risk Youth (2)
  YJ-0500.0500

  At Risk Youth

  YJ-0500.0500
  
  Youth who, because of their economic, environmental or family situation, a health problem or disability or past behavior, are considered more likely than others to be affected by or become involved in child abuse or neglect, substance abuse, juvenile delinquency, gang behavior, adolescent pregnancy, truancy, unemployment and other problems which threaten their health, safety and/or personal development.
• At Risk Youth Employment Programs (2)
  ND-6500.9800-050

  At Risk Youth Employment Programs

  ND-6500.9800-050
  
  Programs that provide comprehensive support services for specific populations of at-risk youth such as young offenders, homeless youth, youth living in high-poverty areas and foster youth who need assistance preparing for, finding and retaining paid employment. Services may include vocational assessment; guidance relating to resume preparation, job application letters and questionnaires, interview techniques, appropriate dress and personal-social behaviors that will allow them to get along with employers and co-workers on the job; job skills development support; job placement assistance; limited periods of subsidized employment, where necessary; and/or on-the-job support, as required, to help the individual retain his or her position.
• Birthing Centers (2)
  LJ-5000.1700-050

  Birthing Centers

  LJ-5000.1700-050
  
  Nontraditional childbirth facilities that are provided by hospitals or independent health care organizations for women who wish to give birth in a homelike environment surrounded by family and friends.
• Breastfeeding Support Programs (2)
  LJ-5000.1000

  Breastfeeding Support Programs

  LJ-5000.1000
  
  Programs that provide information and instruction concerning appropriate techniques for nursing an infant for expectant parents or new mothers.
• Breastfeeding Women (1)
  YJ-0920

  Breastfeeding Women

  YJ-0920
  
  Women who have needs and interests in common because they are nursing an infant or are pregnant and intend to breastfeed once they give birth.
• Child Support Assistance/Enforcement (1)
  FT-3000.1600

  Child Support Assistance/Enforcement

  FT-3000.1600
  
  Programs that provide assistance which helps to ensure that parents fulfill their mutual obligation to financially support and provide health care for their children. Included are services for people who want to locate an absent parent; establish paternity; establish a child support order; request that the non-custodial parent provide health insurance for a child in conjunction with a child support order; change the amount of a child support award; dispute a child support award; or enforce payment of child support monies in cases where the supporting parent is delinquent in paying or refuses to pay or make health insurance arrangements altogether. Child support is money paid by one parent to another for the maintenance, including the education, of their children following the dissolution of their marriage or other relationship. Non-custodial parents enrolled in an insurance plan at work may be required to include the child under this coverage while those not covered by any insurance plan may be required to obtain medical coverage, if available at a reasonable cost. Child support assistance/enforcement may be provided by private attorneys, legal clinics, family law facilitators' offices or child support enforcement programs which are available in all states, often as a component of the district attorney's office.
• Children's Library Services (1)
  TJ-4500.1500

  Children's Library Services

  TJ-4500.1500
  
  Libraries that offer special programs to acquaint children with library services and encourage them to read.
• Delivery/Childbirth (1)
  LJ-5000.1700

  Delivery/Childbirth

  LJ-5000.1700
  
  Programs that provide facilities and/or necessary medical attention for women who are ready to give birth.
• Faith Based Youth Programs (1)
  PS-9800.1500

  Faith Based Youth Programs

  PS-9800.1500
  
  Programs that provide a variety of recreational and social activities for young people with the objective of strengthening their religious values and meeting their spiritual needs as well as supporting their growth and development as individuals.
• Family Based Services (12)
  PH-2360

  Family Based Services

  PH-2360
  
  Programs that provide a wide variety of social services that are designed to support healthy family development, improve the family's ability to resolve problems (such as poverty, unemployment, ill health, homelessness, substandard housing, educational difficulties, substance abuse, adolescent pregnancy, delinquency and physical and developmental problems) and prevent the need for unnecessary placement of children in foster care, group homes, inpatient substance abuse or mental health treatment programs, residential training schools or other alternative environments when family problems reach crisis proportions. Services may include home visiting services that focus on public health issues (especially prenatal), mental health and substance abuse counseling, home management instruction, success in a child care setting, parenting skills development, stress management, tutoring, pregnancy awareness and AIDS awareness; may be available to the community at large, to families at risk for dissolution or those currently in crisis; and may be offered by a single agency or a coalition of agencies that have agreed to provide services according to a coordinated case plan.
• Family Life Education (2)
  PH-6200.2000

  Family Life Education

  PH-6200.2000
  
  Programs that offer educational workshops that cover a range of family-living issues and help participants develop the knowledge and skills they will need to better handle life transitions and crises, improve overall self-esteem, promote growth, strengthen coping mechanisms and avert situations that can lead to family dysfunction. Topics may include parenting and step parenting skills, human growth and development over a life span, the physiological and psychological aspects of human sexuality, communication skills, couple and family relations, stress management, intergenerational issues, elder care, family and community relations, family and work relations, the impact of money and time management on daily family life, personal development, self-discovery and self-motivation. Family life education programs are offered by a wide variety of organizations including social and community service agencies, hospitals, schools and after-school programs, employee assistance programs or wellness programs in business organizations, learning centers and religious institutions.
• Family Literacy Programs (1)
  HH-4500.2000

  Family Literacy Programs

  HH-4500.2000
  
  Programs offered by libraries, local literacy councils and other organizations that provide reading, writing and mathematics instruction which targets both parents and children. Included are Even Start programs, federally-funded intergenerational literacy programs for low-income families with children age eight or younger which integrate early childhood education, adult basic education/literacy programs, ESL, GED, and parenting education with the objective of breaking the cycle of poverty and illiteracy and providing both adults and children with essential life skills. The programs build on existing resources; focus on family/parent literacy, parenting skills and child development; and combine the efforts of a variety of local organizations including Head Start programs, libraries, literacy councils, local educational agencies, institutions of higher education and other public and nonprofit entities. Support services may include transportation, child care, nutrition assistance, meals, health care and referrals for employment services, mental health services, substance abuse and other identified needs.
• Family Planning (2)
  LJ-2000

  Family Planning

  LJ-2000
  
  Programs that provide assistance for people who want to control the size of their families and the spacing of their children, usually through some form of birth control; who want to explore options for conceiving; who have a problem with infertility; or who have questions about the advisability of becoming pregnant or following through with a current pregnancy.
• Family Support Centers/Outreach (1)
  PH-2360.2400

  Family Support Centers/Outreach

  PH-2360.2400
  
  Programs that provide a wide variety of social services that are designed to support the healthy development of families, improve family interaction skills and help fragile families to resolve their problems at a pre-crisis stage before they become unmanageable. Services may be center-based or provided on an outreach basis to families who are initially reluctant to seek support and generally target the specific needs of a particular community. Included may be self-sufficiency programs which help families break the cycle of poverty by addressing the barriers to self-sufficiency; early child development and school success programs; programs which address the needs of teen parents; programs which target parents at risk for becoming abusive; programs for families with children who have special developmental needs and programs that focus on the maternal and child health care needs of first-time, expectant women whose babies are at high risk for low birth weight and infant mortality.
• Foster Grandparent Program (14)
  ND-9200.8000-200

  Foster Grandparent Program

  ND-9200.8000-200
  
  Programs that provide part-time opportunities for low-income individuals age 55 and older to serve as mentors, tutors and caregivers for abused or neglected children, troubled youth, or youngsters with disabilities or other special needs in schools, hospitals, child care programs, Head Start programs and residential settings. Foster grandparents receive a modest tax-free stipend for their work as well as reimbursements for their travel expenses, and have the satisfaction of helping young people grow, gain confidence, and become more productive members of society. Local nonprofit organizations and public agencies receive grants to sponsor and operate local Foster Grandparent projects. The Foster Grandparents Program is part of Senior Corps, a network of programs administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service.
• Grandparents (1)
  YK-6500.2500

  Grandparents

  YK-6500.2500
  
  The mother or father of an individual's parents.
• Health Education for Pregnant Women (2)
  LH-2700 * YK-6500.6600

  Health Education * Pregnant Women

  LH-2700 * YK-6500.6600
  
  

  Programs that provide information that improves the public's understanding of living and working conditions and other factors that safeguard their health and prevent or reduce the risk of injury, disease, disability and premature death. Health education programs help people make informed decisions about matters which affect their personal health and the health of others. They inform the public of health and safety hazards, help people modify behaviors that compromise their health, encourage people to take advantage of early detection programs and provide information about treatment and rehabilitation options for people who have an illness, injury or disability. They also provide anticipatory information or guidance to help people deal with and understand specific medical procedures, being hospitalized or other necessary interfaces with the health care system.

  Women who are awaiting the birth of a child.

• Home Delivery (1)
  LJ-5000.1700-300

  Home Delivery

  LJ-5000.1700-300
  
  Programs that provide medical support services which allow expectant mothers to give birth in their own homes.
• Homeless Youth (1)
  YV-3000.8000

  Homeless Youth

  YV-3000.8000
  
  Children or adolescents who have been abandoned by the adults responsible for their care or who have left their homes without notice or parental consent and who have no fixed place of residence.
• Hospital Delivery (1)
  LJ-5000.1700-320

  Hospital Delivery

  LJ-5000.1700-320
  
  Health care facilities that have maternity wards which offer traditional childbirth assistance.
• Independent Living Skills Instruction (16)
  LR-3200

  Independent Living Skills Instruction

  LR-3200
  
  Programs that assist people who have disabilities to learn the basic skills of daily living through individual and group counseling and instruction, experience and practice in coping with real or simulated life situational demands; or through the use of assistive devices, special equipment and specialized assistants. Services include but are not limited to training in the ability to travel about the community alone; to live independently in a private residence; to maintain health through self-care and use of medical services; to live within personal income; to maintain acceptable grooming and appearance; to deal with legal, family or social problems; and to cope with other requirements for successful independent living.
• Individual Counseling for At Risk Youth (1)
  RF-3300 * YJ-0500.0500

  Individual Counseling * At Risk Youth

  RF-3300 * YJ-0500.0500
  
  

  Programs that offer personal therapeutic sessions in which the therapist works on a one-to-one basis with clients to help them resolve their mental, emotional or social problems.

  Youth who, because of their economic, environmental or family situation, a health problem or disability or past behavior, are considered more likely than others to be affected by or become involved in child abuse or neglect, substance abuse, juvenile delinquency, gang behavior, adolescent pregnancy, truancy, unemployment and other problems which threaten their health, safety and/or personal development.

• Life Skills Education (5)
  PH-6200.4600

  Life Skills Education

  PH-6200.4600
  
  Programs that offer training which focuses on the knowledge and skills an individual may need to live independently or make a successful transition to independent living. Participants may include runaway youth who are living on their own, youth who because of age can no longer be maintained in foster care, new widows, victims of domestic abuse, people who have previously been homeless, and others who have lived in an environment in which decision making and responsibilities of daily living have been handled by another as well as people currently living independently who want to be more effective. Training may address job search and retention, money management, insurance, taxes, rental agreements, vehicle purchase, nutrition, home management, health care, legal emancipation for teens and other similar topics.
• Life Skills Education for Youth (1)
  PH-6200.4600 * YB-9500

  Life Skills Education * Youth

  PH-6200.4600 * YB-9500
  
  

  Programs that offer training which focuses on the knowledge and skills an individual may need to live independently or make a successful transition to independent living. Participants may include runaway teens who are living on their own, teens who because of age can no longer be maintained in foster care, new widows, victims of domestic abuse, people who have previously been homeless, and others who have lived in an environment in which decision making and responsibilities of daily living have been handled by another as well as people currently living independently who want to be more effective. Training may address job search and retention, money management, insurance, taxes, rental agreements, vehicle purchase, nutrition, home management, health care, legal emancipation for teens and other similar topics.

  Individuals who are younger than age 18.

• Midwifery (1)
  LJ-5000.5250

  Midwifery

  LJ-5000.5250
  
  Programs that utilize licensed midwives (registered or certified nurses who have received additional specialized training in maternal and child health care and the management of labor and delivery) to provide health care services for mothers and infants during pregnancy and delivery and following birth.
• Parent/Child Activity Groups (1)
  PS-6500

  Parent/Child Activity Groups

  PS-6500
  
  Programs that provide regularly scheduled opportunities for parents to participate in a wide variety of recreational, arts and cultural activities with their youngsters. The experience provides a means for developing close family relationships at a stage in the child's life when quality time with their mother or father is essential for healthy development, and exposure to music, storytelling and similar pastimes can stir a child's imagination and spark their creativity. Other programs may focus on reading, games and early learning activities.
• Parenting Education for At Risk Families (1)
  PH-6100 * YJ-0500.0300

  Parenting Education * At Risk Families

  PH-6100 * YJ-0500.0300
  
  

  Programs that provide classes, workshops or other educational opportunities for parents or potential parents who want to acquire the knowledge and skills to be effective in their parenting role.

  Families who, because of their economic or environmental situation or history or a health problem or disability, are considered more likely than others to follow a generational pattern of self-destructive behavior, criminal activity, gang involvement, substance abuse, child abuse, welfare dependency, chronic unemployment, homelessness, unwanted pregnancy and other problems which threaten the health, safety and/or personal development of family members.

• Parenting Skills Classes (1)
  PH-6100.6800

  Parenting Skills Classes

  PH-6100.6800
  
  Programs that teach skills that enable parents to deal constructively and consistently with a broad spectrum of child rearing problems which may include sibling rivalry; school behavior and performance; poor self-esteem; shyness; drug use; sexual promiscuity; and the whole range of negative, acting-out behaviors including whining, temper tantrums, disobedience, insolence and destructiveness. Some parenting skills development programs utilize a step-by-step approach for managing specific problems and may incorporate application at home of techniques that were discussed and practiced in the classroom setting. Other programs may offer participatory family workshops which provide opportunities for parents and children to learn and practice methods for dealing with one another under the guidance of a trained facilitator. Most training programs teach the parent a particular way of talking and relating to their children that reinforces positive behaviors and communication and decreases negative behaviors while supporting the development of a relationship that is built on fairness, mutual caring and respect.
• Parenting/Family Support Groups (1)
  PN-8100.6500

  Parenting/Family Support Groups

  PN-8100.6500
  
  Mutual support groups whose members are individuals who have experiences relating to adoption, birth control, family planning, pregnancy, childbirth, foster care, kinship care, marriage, parenting, separation/divorce, single parenting, step families, blended families, grandparent rights or other family situations. The groups meet in-person, by telephone or via the Internet; and provide an opportunity for participants to share their experience, strengths and hopes, understand their relationships and work through related emotions.
• Patient/Family Support Services (5)
  LH-6300

  Patient/Family Support Services

  LH-6300
  
  Programs that provide support services for patients and their families. Included are offices in hospitals or medical clinics that provide advocacy, social work services, or assistance related to admissions or billing; temporary housing for patients/families; mercy flights; morale boosting activities; and other services that support the ability of patients and their families to cope with illness.
• Personal Enrichment (13)
  PH-6200

  Personal Enrichment

  PH-6200
  
  Programs that provide assistance for people who want to enhance their lives and achieve their potential as individuals through analysis of life goals, evaluation of lifestyles and relationships, elimination of unnecessary stress and modification of behavior and attitudes to facilitate achievement of personal objectives.
• Preadoptive Foster Care (1)
  PH-0300.6500

  Preadoptive Foster Care

  PH-0300.6500
  
  Programs that provide temporary family living arrangements in agency-supervised private family homes for children who have been relinquished for adoption but have not yet been permanently placed. Some programs may also provide care for infants while birth parents decide whether to parent or place their child for adoption.
• Pregnancy Counseling (1)
  LJ-2000.6500

  Pregnancy Counseling

  LJ-2000.6500
  
  Programs that help people who are experiencing a crisis pregnancy resolve any social or personal problems that have arisen as a result of their pregnancy or the prospect of parenthood, and help them understand their conflicting emotions, put their feelings in perspective, evaluate their options and make a decision that right is for them.
• Pregnancy Testing (6)
  LJ-2000.6750

  Pregnancy Testing

  LJ-2000.6750
  
  Programs that utilize laboratory procedures to determine whether an individual is pregnant or which provide access to devices for establishing pregnancy that people can use at home.
• Pregnancy/Childbirth Support Groups for Postpartum Depression (1)
  PH-500.650-68 * YF-500.505-65

  Pregnancy/Childbirth Support Groups * Postpartum Depression

  PH-500.650-68 * YF-500.505-65
  
  Mutual support groups whose members are pregnant women or individuals or have had difficulties in areas relating to family planning, pregnancy and childbirth. Included are groups for individuals who are pregnant for the first time, women who are contemplating a home birth, women who have had an abortion or are contemplating an abortion, breastfeeding women, families making decisions relating to birth control, men and/or women who are infertile, women who have had a cesarean birth, women who are at high risk for a problem pregnancy, parents of premature or high-risk infants, and the offspring of individuals who have donated to a sperm bank. The groups provide an opportunity for participants to share their experience, strengths and hopes, understand their relationships and work through related emotions. A condition experienced by some women following delivery of a child which is characterized by feelings of sadness and inadequacy, lack of feeling for the baby, overconcern for the baby, crying for no reason, inability to concentrate, changes in sleeping patterns, numbness, anger, anxiety, exaggerated highs and lows and thoughts of suicide.
• Runaway/Homeless Youth Helplines (2)
  RP-1500.1400-700

  Runaway/Homeless Youth Helplines

  RP-1500.1400-700
  
  Programs that provide immediate assistance for children and youth who have run away from or have been pushed out of their homes or who are acting out and at risk of abuse. Included may be steps to ensure the youth's safety, information regarding the youth's rights and alternatives, and referrals for shelter, medical care, ongoing counseling or group support and other related services. Also included are programs that maintain a message relay system which allows runaways to contact their parents or other concerned individuals and receive messages from them. Helpline staff are generally available via telephone, email, chat and/or text.
• Spiritual Enrichment (1)
  PV

  Spiritual Enrichment

  PV
  
  Programs that provide opportunities for people to satisfy their inner needs and enhance their spiritual growth through the practice of organized religion or through independent spiritual pursuits.
• Therapeutic Group Homes for Children and Youth with Emotional Disturbance (4)
  PH-6300.8600 * YF-5000.1700-100

  Therapeutic Group Homes * Children and Youth with Emotional Disturbance

  PH-6300.8600 * YF-5000.1700-100
  
  

  Programs that provide an alternative living environment and mental health treatment services in licensed, non-secure facilities for children and adolescents with significant emotional or behavioral problems who have some capability to engage in community-based activities. Although the types and combinations of treatment vary, treatment services typically include individual, group and family counseling, behavior modification, vocational training, recreational therapy and skill building. Therapeutic group homes are generally licensed by the state; offer a less restrictive treatment environment than residential treatment, but are more restrictive than therapeutic foster care; and are located in the community where residents attend local schools.

  A disorder arising in childhood or adolescence which is marked by an inability to learn or other functional deficits that cannot be explained by intellectual, sensory or health factors; an inability to build or maintain satisfactory interpersonal relationships with peers, teachers and other adults; inappropriate types of behavior or feelings under normal circumstances; a general pervasive mood of unhappiness or depression; and a tendency to develop physical fears associated with school problems or other issues that is severe enough to adversely affect the child's educational performance or ability to engage in age-appropriate activities. Characteristics may include hyperactivity, aggression or self-injurious behavior, withdrawal, immaturity, and learning difficulties.

• Wellness Programs for Youth (1)
  LH-2700.9500 * YB-9500

  Wellness Programs * Youth

  LH-2700.9500 * YB-9500
  
  Programs that offer individual and/or group sessions which assist participants to understand how their lifestyle impacts their physical and mental health and to develop personal practices that enhance their total well-being. Wellness programs are holistic and combine a variety of components which may include a general physical examination that is tailored to the individual's needs; an evaluation of the person's pattern of exercise, eating habits, sources of stress and other lifestyle elements that are potential risk factors; and the development and implementation of an individualized plan for prevention management and early intervention to optimize health and performance which may include physical fitness sessions, nutrition counseling, stress reduction techniques, biofeedback, practice in assuming responsibility for one's choices, and other specific measures for avoiding physical and mental health problems. * Individuals who are younger than age 18.
• Youth Centers (1)
  TC-5500.9800

  Youth Centers

  TC-5500.9800
  
  Multipurpose centers that serve as a focal point for youth in the community and which offer, at a single location, a wide variety of services and activities that are needed by and of interest to this population.
• Youth Community Service Programs (1)
  PS-9800.9800

  Youth Community Service Programs

  PS-9800.9800
  
  Programs that provide opportunities for students and/or school-age children and youth to make a contribution to their local community through volunteer service projects or other forms of assistance. The purpose of the program is to develop leadership skills and good citizenship practices in youngsters who are interested in service to others.
• Youth Court Volunteer Opportunities (1)
  PX-1850.9500

  Youth Court Volunteer Opportunities

  PX-1850.9500
  
  Organizations that are actively seeking youth to serve as staff in Teen Court and act as the attorneys, bailiffs, clerks and jurors on a voluntary basis without remuneration. Volunteer jurors hear cases involving other teens and determine the consequences for the individual and the community if a guilty verdict is reached. Training is provided prior to service.
• Youth Courts (2)
  FC-9500

  Youth Courts

  FC-9500
  
  Courts which serve as an alternative to Juvenile Justice Courts for youth younger than age 16 who have committed minor delinquent and status offenses or exhibit other problem behaviors. Youth whose cases are heard in youth courts are judged, convicted or exonerated and sentenced by their peers. Variously known as teen, peer, and student courts, youth courts can be administered by and operated by a variety of agencies within a community including law enforcement agencies, juvenile probation departments, juvenile courts, private nonprofit agencies and schools.
• Youth Development for At Risk Youth (1)
  PS-9800 * YJ-0500.0500

  Youth Development * At Risk Youth

  PS-9800 * YJ-0500.0500
  
  

  Programs that provide opportunities for children and youth to participate in a wide range of recreational, cultural, social and civic activities through membership in clubs, scout troops and other youth groups whose purpose is to help youngsters develop their potential and grow into healthy, educated, responsible and productive adults.

  Youth who, because of their economic, environmental or family situation, a health problem or disability or past behavior, are considered more likely than others to be affected by or become involved in child abuse or neglect, substance abuse, juvenile delinquency, gang behavior, adolescent pregnancy, truancy, unemployment and other problems which threaten their health, safety and/or personal development.

• Youth Enrichment Programs (2)
  PS-9800.9900

  Youth Enrichment Programs

  PS-9800.9900
  
  Programs that offer a wide variety of activities including arts and crafts, academic programs, sports, reading clubs, workshops and other recreational, leisure, cultural, social and civic activities for school-age children and youth in out-of-school hours. The objective of youth enrichment programs is to promote healthy social interaction and help participants maximize their social, emotional, physical and academic potential.
• Youth Literacy Programs (1)
  HH-4500.9500

  Youth Literacy Programs

  HH-4500.9500
  
  Programs that provide instruction in reading, writing and comprehension for young people who are unable to read or write at a functional level. Some programs may also include basic training in speaking, numeracy/mathematics and problem solving skills, and target high needs groups such as youth who are at risk, street involved, homeless or incarcerated. Parents and other family members may be welcome to participate.