Programs offer high quality, after school/out of school opportunities for young people. The primary component of programming is academic enrichment that supports school-based instruction and, in addition, offers high-quality enrichment activities that give participating youth an opportunity to develop skills in non-academic areas such as the arts and/or athletics. Sites are school or community-based.
more...To ensure that Baltimore’s young people succeed in school, make healthy choices about what they do when they are not in school and are safe in the hours from 3-6 p.m., Baltimore’s After School Strategy is a Good Start approach that seeks to provide young people with high quality activities in the arts, sports, community involvement and academics in safe places with caring adults and peers during non-school hours.
Since 1999, resources have been raised and directed to program expansion and quality improvement in three areas:
- Baltimore’s Out of School Time Initiative (BOOST)—Programs located in schools and run in partnership with Baltimore City Public Schools and community-based organizations.
- YouthPlaces—Programs run in community and neighborhood settings by community-based organizations. A YouthPlace is a safe and fun place offering a variety of activities where children and youth explore and build competencies in centers, community based organizations, child care centers, and faith based places (churches) or public housing developments.
- A-Teams—High quality enrichment opportunities in the arts, athletics and academics. A-teams may be center based stand alone programs or be provided within existing after school programs. A-teams provide opportunities for young people to participate in intensive programs that provide with regular opportunities to master and publicly demonstrate their academic artistic or athletic skills.
In the current fiscal year, the bulk of available funding for BOOST, YouthPlaces, and A-Teams—over $6 million dollars—will come from the City of Baltimore.
There are a total of 40 community based organizations funded at well over 85 sites that serve well over 4000 youth throughout the metropolitan Baltimore City. Additional important contributors to Baltimore’s After School Strategy are the Baltimore Community Foundation, the Family League of Baltimore City and the Governor’s Office for Children.
Contact/Phone: See After School Directory
Address: See After School Directory
Ages Served: 6-18
Served Area(s): All of Baltimore
Program Capacity: 82 funded sites
Referral Process: Coordinate through the contact person listed in After School Directory:
After School Programs 2008
Provides school and workplace mentoring for youth who are at risk for poor school performance and negative social and economic outcomes.
Contact/Phone: Denise Parker 410-396-8015
Address: 16 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
Ages Served: 12-17
Served Area(s): East, West, and Northwest
Program Capacity: 148 youth
Referral Process: Coordinate through the contact person listed above.
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Program offers Functional Family Therapy (FFT) services to youth involved with the juvenile justice system. FFT is an evidence-based practice shown to reduce recidivism and strengthen family functioning.
Contact/Phone: Margaret Kroen 410-467-6600
Address: 2510 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, MD 21218
Ages Served: 11-18
Served Area(s): All of Baltimore
Program Capacity: 120 Families
Referral Process: Limited to youth involved with DJS.
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Program offers individual, family and group counseling, referral and information services, case management, crisis intervention, informal counseling, tutoring, alternative leisure activities, and employment assistance to youth and their families.
Contact/Phone: Stacy Smith 410-659-0506
Address: 1200 W. Belvedere St., Suite 300, Baltimore, MD 21223
Ages Served: 8-18
Served Area(s): Southwest Baltimore
Program Capacity: 75 Youth
Referral Process: Coordinate through contact person listed above.
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In partnership with schools, community-based organizations coordinate the provision of a range of educational and developmental services and opportunities for students, their families, and the broader community before, during, and after the school day.
more...Under the leadership of Mayor Martin O’Malley, Council President Shelia Dixon and Baltimore Schools’ CEO Dr. Bonnie Copeland, Baltimore began, in 2005, a concerted effort to establish community schools throughout the City. An intentional separation from after school in 2006 gave way to a concentrated effort to nurture and expand community schools. The Initial investment of 1.5 million has grown to 2 million in Fiscal Year 2008.
A full time Coordinator is charged with coordination a Community School in a Baltimore City Public School (includes charter schools) that offers a range of educational and developmental services and opportunities for students, their families and the broader community.
Community Schools:
- Are operated by a Community Based Organization;
- Extend academic enhancement for both students and community residents, including arts, technology, service learning, and community based curriculum;
- Offer stimulating youth development activities, including recreational, character, and cultural enrichment;
- Provide health, mental health and social services for students, student families, and community residents; and
- Present other family support, adult education, community service (volunteer), and employment development opportunities.
Elements of a Community School:
- Focus on improved academic achievement
- Family and Community Connections
- Coordinating Council
- Full Time Site Coordinator located on site
- Shared authority
- Academic and support Services
- Maximized facility utilization
- Reallocation of resources
Contact/Phone:
see Referral Process (below)
Address:
see Referral Process (below)
Ages Served:
not specified
Served Area(s): All of Baltimore
Program Capacity: 26 Funded Sites
Referral Process: Coordinate through contact person listed in this pdf:
Community Schools
Program provides comprehensive, family-focused assessment and service planning for youth for whom a CINS complaint has been made (ungovernable, truant, runaway). The goal is to divert youth from formal DJS involvement.
Contact/Phone: Lula Heatley 443-263-8747
Address: 301 N. Gay Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
Ages Served: School-age
Served Area(s): All of Baltimore
Program Capacity: not specified
Referral Process: Coordinate through contact person listed above.
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Program provides information, education, and support to families with children and youth that are involved with or at risk of entering the Juvenile Justice Center.
Contact/Phone: Lula Heatley 443-263-8747
Address: 301 N. Gay Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
Ages Served: School-age
Served Area(s): All of Baltimore
Program Capacity: not specified
Referral Process: Parents and caregivers can call directly.
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Provides formal and informal counseling, substance abuse assessment, information and referral, case management, crisis intervention, informal counseling, tutoring, alternative leisure activities, and employment assistance to youth and their families.
Contact/Phone: Maceo Hallmon 410-443-3228
Address: 500 N. Caroline Street, Baltimore MD 21205
Ages Served: 8-18
Served Area(s): East Baltimore
Program Capacity: 130 Youth
Referral Process: Coordinate through contact person listed above.
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Program serves as an evening reporting center that combines intense supervision with community-based services coordination for male youth, ages 14-17, which would otherwise be placed in secure detention facilities.
Contact/Phone: Joe Smith 410-545-6953
Address: 1510 W. Lafayette St., Baltimore MD 21217
Ages Served: 14-17
Served Area(s): 21215, 21217, 21223, 21229
Program Capacity: 15 Youth
Referral Process: Limited to youth involved with the juvenile justice system.
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Provides formal and informal counseling, substance abuse assessment, information and referral, case management, crisis intervention, informal counseling, tutoring, alternative leisure activities, and employment assistance to youth and their families.
Contact/Phone: Audrey Moore-Bennett 410-578-8100
Address: 3319 W. Belvedere Ave., Baltimore MD 21215
Ages Served: 8-18
Served Area(s): Northeast & Northwest Baltimore
Program Capacity: 285 youth
Referral Process: Coordinate through contact person listed above.
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Program offers Functional Family Therapy (FFT) services to youth involved with the juvenile justice system. FFT is an evidence-based practice shown to reduce recidivism and strengthen family functioning.
Contact/Phone: Lewis Smith 410-235-2800
Address: 2641 Maryland Avenue, Baltimore MD 21218
Ages Served: 11-18
Served Area(s): All of Baltimore
Program Capacity: 330 families
Referral Process: Limited to youth involved with DJS.
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A variety of grassroots providers offer a variety of opportunities for youth, including creative and fine arts, sports and fitness, hobby and recreational activities, informal after school activities, employment development, entrepreneurial and leadership development, and mentoring activities.
Contact/Phone:
see Referral Process below
Address:
see Referral Process below
Ages Served: 8-18
Served Area(s): All of Baltimore
Program Capacity: 42 funded programs
Referral Process: Coordinate through contact person listed in the ROOTS directory:
ROOTS Directory 2008
Program offers intensive case management, counseling, educational, recreational, and parent support for youth who are at risk for school drop out and delinquency.
Contact/Phone: LaMar Davis 410-455-2493
Address: The Shriver Center, 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore MD 21250
Ages Served: 13-17
Served Area(s): Southwest, Madison East/Patterson Park, Southern Park Heights
Program Capacity: 130 Youth
Referral Process: Limited to youth involved with the juvenile justice system.
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