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Division of Division of Educational Services
Pearl Saddler, Division
Director
GladesKids Out-of-School Program GladesKids serves 100 children from age 6-12 years. It is located in the Lake Shore Annex School. Homework assistance, arts and crafts, team sports and scouting are among the activities offered. It is a licensed program. Program
Administrator
Pahokee Pals After School Program Pahokee Pals is a licensed school-aged care program serving 60 low income/at risk children ages 5-12 years old. After school supervision includes art, team sports, homework support and citizenship building skills. Family support and referrals are also part of this program.
Anita Moorer – Program Administrator
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Okeechobee Youth After School Program Okeechobee Youth offers 60 children homework assistance, team sports, clubs, such as dance, arts and crafts and scouting and a mentoring program for older children who wish to learn how to give back to Okeechobee Youth some of what they learned in the program. Program participants are 6-14 years of age. This program has a 66 passenger bus which picks up the children after school and delivers them home after the daily program.
Okeechobee Youth After School Program
College Bound After School Program, Ft. Pierce The focus of this after school program is Haitian children, ages 6 through 12 in the city of Ft. Pierce. Daily, the program offers 30 children a nutritious snack, homework assistance, arts and crafts and an opportunity to learn about their culture as well as their new American culture. Immigrant children are given special attention in acclimating to their new environment and language. Case Management services are available for the children and their families to assist in this acclimation process. The after school programs of Catholic Charities provide a safe, educational and compassionate haven for the poorest and most environmentally disadvantaged children of the diocese. We know that children are our future. Our goal is to help our children grow into strong, moral young adults with a passion for life; self sufficient with a love of learning and hope for their and our future. We are always accepting financial donations for our children’s activities. Donations may be made directly to the individual programs or to the Division Director at her address or to the Pastoral Center in Palm Beach Gardens.
An after-school program for 30 Haitian elementary school age students.
Lakisha Foxworth, Program Administrator Aim for the Best is a sexual abstinence program for youth ages 9-18 and their parents. Classes cover such topics as: decision making, emotional maturity, and consequences of early sexual involvement, advantages of abstinence, healthy activities, dating issues, managing peer pressures, and refusal skills. Parent topics include parenting styles, family communication, HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted disease update, and factors supporting a young persons decision to abstain. Programs are available in Palm Beach, Martin, Indian River, Okeechobee, and St. Lucie counties. Parents and guardians of the eligible youths, teachers and youth leaders may also attend the parent sessions. Aim for the Best
Outreach Programs The main focus of this service is Haitian Immigrants; however, services are available to all members of the community. There is a limited food pantry on site with other necessities. Language translation services are available as well as some brief case management services. The staff interviews and refers clients to other agencies that best meet the client’s needs. We coordinate and educate community agencies on specific needs of the Haitian population. Comprehensive family assessment is available that includes elderly and child advocacy. The services are free. We accept walk-in clients and referrals.
St. Lucie County Office of Catholic Charities
This site provides a food program to the community as well as translation services in several languages. Staff interviews all clients and makes appropriate linkages in the community to agencies that may be of help to them. A small amount of FEMA money is available to those who meet FEMA Guidelines for rent assistance, mortgage payments or utility bills. Candidates must provide the required documentation. Upon approval, payments are made directly to the landlords or utility company.
Belle Glade Office of Catholic Charities
This program is based in West Palm Beach and offers limited amounts of financial aid (funded through the FEMA Emergency Food and Shelter Program as well as a small budget from Catholic Charities Emergency Assistance Fund) to pay rent, mortgage or a utility bill. All payments go directly to the landlord, mortgage holder or utility provider. Small amounts ($5-$15) in gift certificates from major grocery chains in Pam Beach County are distributed on a limited basis. The client should preferably be working and self-sufficient. The emergency should be the result of a short-term drop in income due to illness of wage earner or loss of income because wage earner is caring for a sick family member; inability to meet financial obligations due to unexpected medical or prescription bills; temporary drop in income because of reduced hours, etc. All requests are considered based on their own merits, regardless of circumstances. Client must complete a screening interview over the phone prior to scheduling an appointment for intake and application.
Case Manager, Community Assistance
This program provides educational presentations addressing topics that will help families learn about community resources and how to access them, as well as strengthening the family’s involvement in the education, health and well-being of their family members. These presentations can be arranged at schools, churches, or other community sites in the Glades area. Topics will be selected based on the needs of each particular audience. There is no cost for this service.
Sandy Mercer, Program Administrator
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Division serves children in out–of-school programs in Palm Beach,
Okeechobee, and St. Lucie Counties. Our mission is to provide a safe,
educational and nurturing environment for children
who would otherwise be left on their own at home. Our children are
diverse in their backgrounds and cultures. The services are available
to all regardless of race, color, creed, or national origin. We have a
preference to serve the poor.
