PREVENTION PROGRAMS
Director Patty DeMoraes-Huffine
Parents as Teachers (PAT) Blue Ribbon Affiliate
An evidence-based early childhood home visiting model designed to build strong communities, thriving families, and children who are healthy, safe, and ready to learn.
SafeCare
A certified behavioral intervention model for high risk families to meet the health, safety, and well-being needs of families with young children.
Latino Clubs for Middle & High School Students
A school-based program to increase the developmental assets of youth and improve academic performance and social competency.
Latino Clubs Summer Program
Provides recreational, educational, social, and cultural activities for children of low economic resources during the summer.
United Way Community Impact Grant
A school-based program that helps elementary schools students develop leadership, citizen, and life skills via hands on activities.
Tutoring
In partnership with the Metropolitan Library and the YMCA, we offer tutoring 3 times per week for students 6 to 12 years of age with an emphasis on math, reading, homework, and physical activity.
"Juntos" - Together for a Better Education
A 6-week program to help parents and youth gain knowledge and resources to prevent 8th to 12th grade students from dropping out of school. This program encourages families to work together to gain access to higher education.
LCDA Scholarship Fund
Initiated in 2018, LCDA college scholarships are provided to Latino graduating high school seniors in state. The scholarship fund is maintained thanks to corporate and private donors.