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HomeMy WebLinkAboutscope of servicesFOCAL Foundation Of Community Assistance LeacfprsFitp City of Miami - Department of Parks & Recreation - Fiscal Year 2004 Scope of Services January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004 Project Title: Learning & Technology Center Description: This program is an after school program that provides low income youth accessibility to computers, Internet services and mentors in order to improve/enhance academic skills. In addition the program includes counseling and involvement of Cuhural Awareness and balance, youth community participation and crime prevention. Youth Services for 45 youth in the areas, of Academics, Computers, Social Science, Cultural Balance and Awareness and Crime Prevention. Target Areas:Allapatha, Hadley Park, Wynwood, Overtown and Model City, however, the program is not restricted to area residents only, any child that wishes to take part in the program may do so by simply filling out an application. Children of low to moderate income families are especially encouraged to take part in all of the curriculum provided and are given priority. Funding Source: City of Miami Department of Parks & Recreation General Fund 2004 National Objective: Low/Moderate income Families (Priority) Agency Location: Community Center at City of Miami's Moore Park 765 Northwest 36th Street. 1Viiami,• Florida 33127 Program Description: To address the lack of academic success and preparation for productive adulthood of high -risk youth, FOCAL will provide an after -school tutorial and computer center at a neighborhood park to incorporate education into a highly popular recreation program. Providing tutoring, mentors, structured social activities, cultural awareness and knowledge of and access to social services will reduce the risk factors. In addition participants can also enroll in the parks football, basketball, cheerleading and tennis programs. FOAL starts worx closely vAlli r e park staff to ensure that each child that participates in the parks program is succeeding academically. The program will offer tutoring in Math, English, Reading and computers. Counseling and workshops will be given on self-esteem/self-worth, values clarification, responsibility & consequences, health & safety, dealing with conflict & life skills and leadership training. Goal: Approximately 60 (minimum) youth are enrolled in the program and all will have accessability to all services at no charge. Step to enrolling and taking part in the program: Complete an intake application and family profile. Complete a pre -testing of a potential participant's knowledge of the computer hardware and software. - Conduct a complete evaluation of the potential participants academic level which includes math and reading whenever possible review school records (report cards, etc.) OFFICE (305) 756-6762 • (305) 343-5666 • FAX (305) 754-6058 P.O. BOX 370036 MIAMI, FLORIDA 33137-0036